For Denise Lewis, certain songs are a gateway to tears and cathartic moments. While she'd be the first to admit that Coldplay aren't typically her go-to artists, there's one song in particular that moves her to emotional heights - "The Scientist".
Lewis can recall watching The Scientist video on Top of the Pops as a nursery school pupil. It was a scene-stealing moment for her at the time, but it remains etched in her memory even now, prompting visceral reactions whenever she hears the track.
For Lewis, who won an Olympic gold medal in 1996 and has since become a campaigner for women's financial security during career breaks, The Scientist resonates deeply. She had been dreaming of securing a gold medal at that point, but it was "just fueling passion and desire even more". In many ways, this sense of unfinished business translates to Lewis's own life experiences.
Despite often finding herself in situations where she feels like an outsider - be it through her sport or as a woman from a working-class background - there are certain songs that remind Denise of the importance of perseverance. Take Savage by Megan Thee Stallion for example: this track is about embracing one's power, which has always been something Lewis values highly in herself.
In many ways, Lewis feels like an unlikely fan of a song as melancholic and introspective as The Scientist - but she finds solace in its themes of regret, longing, and the yearning to do better. She remembers going to see Coldplay recently and getting emotional about it - even if that's not typically the sort of crowd she would usually find herself among.
Lewis has shared more tracks from her playlist online, and they range from nostalgic pop classics like Ring My Bell by Anita Ward to Whitney Houston anthems like One Moment in Time. But The Scientist remains a track that stirs something deep within her - even if it's just the knowledge that this is one song she can count on when she needs a good cry.
Lewis can recall watching The Scientist video on Top of the Pops as a nursery school pupil. It was a scene-stealing moment for her at the time, but it remains etched in her memory even now, prompting visceral reactions whenever she hears the track.
For Lewis, who won an Olympic gold medal in 1996 and has since become a campaigner for women's financial security during career breaks, The Scientist resonates deeply. She had been dreaming of securing a gold medal at that point, but it was "just fueling passion and desire even more". In many ways, this sense of unfinished business translates to Lewis's own life experiences.
Despite often finding herself in situations where she feels like an outsider - be it through her sport or as a woman from a working-class background - there are certain songs that remind Denise of the importance of perseverance. Take Savage by Megan Thee Stallion for example: this track is about embracing one's power, which has always been something Lewis values highly in herself.
In many ways, Lewis feels like an unlikely fan of a song as melancholic and introspective as The Scientist - but she finds solace in its themes of regret, longing, and the yearning to do better. She remembers going to see Coldplay recently and getting emotional about it - even if that's not typically the sort of crowd she would usually find herself among.
Lewis has shared more tracks from her playlist online, and they range from nostalgic pop classics like Ring My Bell by Anita Ward to Whitney Houston anthems like One Moment in Time. But The Scientist remains a track that stirs something deep within her - even if it's just the knowledge that this is one song she can count on when she needs a good cry.
I find Denise Lewis's affinity for melancholic tracks like "The Scientist" quite fascinating, don't you think? 
It's as if these songs serve as an emotional counterbalance to her high-achieving persona, allowing her to tap into a more vulnerable side of herself. The way she connects these tracks to personal experiences, particularly her feelings of perseverance and self empowerment, highlights the power of music in shaping our identities. I mean, who wouldn't want to have a go-to song for those cathartic moments? 
I feel Denise Lewis, you know? She's like the ultimate emotional rollercoaster, but in a good way, right? 
I mean, who wouldn't want to tap into their feelings and just let go? Her connection to The Scientist is so strong it's beautiful. It's like she can relate to Chris Martin's songwriting on a whole different level. And I love how she finds solace in music that might not be her usual cup of tea - Savage by Megan Thee Stallion, for example, is like the ultimate empowering anthem! 
But what I think I love most about Denise Lewis is her vulnerability. She's not afraid to show her emotions and connect with others on a deeper level. That takes a lot of courage, you know? 
. Songs have this weird way of transporting us back to memories and emotions, you know? It's like they're these little keys that unlock all these deep feelings inside us. For me, music is super personal - I find myself getting emotional whenever I hear songs by Billie Eilish or Lorde. There's just something about their lyrics that speaks to my soul.
. And I'm with her on embracing our power, especially as women in male-dominated spaces. That's why Savage by Megan Thee Stallion is such an anthem for me too - it's like this big ol' hug in a track 
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It shows how music can be super personal and emotional for everyone, you know? 
But at the same time, it makes total sense. The song is like this deep well of feelings that just resonates with her... even if she doesn't usually listen to melancholic stuff.
It's like a playlist of memories or something? 
And I can see why she'd relate to Megan Thee Stallion's "Savage" - it's all about embracing your power and being confident, which is so inspiring! 
it makes sense why that song resonates with her so deeply 
her playlist is giving me life 
from Savage by Megan Thee Stallion to Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, I'm all about embracing our power 
and celebrating those nostalgic bops 
can't wait to see more of Denise's tracks 