Mike’s Favorite Original Songs of the Decade: #92 – “Turning My Life Around,” from Anna and the Apocalypse

92. “Turning My Life Around,” from Anna and the Apocalypse

This is the song I’d show people who want to get an idea of what they’re in for with this movie. It perfectly captures both genres and the tone of the film. It’s basically that opening of Shaun of the Dead where he walks to the shop, oblivious to all the death and destruction in the neighborhood. Plus it acts as sort of the ‘princess’ song you’d get in Disney, where she’s ready to go out there and go after her dreams… which is brilliantly undercut by everything going on behind her. And what’s great about it is, if you didn’t have the visuals, you’d think it was just this really earnest song about people looking to make the most of a new day.