The death of bandmate and organist Danny Federici marked the loss of one of Springsteen's dearest friends.
The lyrics use the metaphor of a traveling circus and the loss of one's own. After the death of a trapeze artist, his wingman reflects on his friendship with a man who has never let him down.
This "death song" is truly a song about the power of love. Even if you and I die someday, I love you so much that I will follow you wherever you go. Either to heaven or hell or somewhere in between.
This song is often referred to as a suicide, and Metallica's James Hetfield was definitely in a dark place when he wrote it.
This song really resonates with people who have personally experienced deep depression or who they have lost a loved one toSuicide.
Kanye West wrote this moving song in honor of his mother, Donda West, after her untimely death.
The song is about the pain and loneliness you feel when you say goodbye to someone important in your life. He sings, "On lonely nights I start to fade Your love is a thousand miles away.”
Death Song #27: „In My Time Of Dying“ von Led Zeppelin
This song by Led Zeppelin is derived from an old gospel song. The people who love me and surround me "in the hour of my death" should not weep or wail at my impending departure, for Jesus is waiting for me in heaven.
In my dying hour I will not cry, I will not cry. You just have to drag my body home. Well, well, well, then I can die easily. Jesus I will fix my deathbed.
Death Song #26: „Ocean Breathes Salty“ von Modest Mouse
This song promises to carry on the memory of a deceased:
Your body can be gone. I will carry you in my head, in my heart, in my soul.
It leaves you feeling that if someone leaves you with nothing but love, that love is enough to sustain you.
Death Song #25: „Keep Me In Your Heart“ von Warren Zevon
This song about death is taken from Zevon's latest album The Wind, which he wrote after being diagnosed with lung cancer. This moving song "Keep Me in Your Heart" is Zevon's final goodbye.
If I leave you, it doesn't mean that I love you any less.
Death Song #24: „Let It Be“ von den Beatles
This soulful piano ballad from The Beatles sends us a comforting and simple message: when it comes to dealing with loss, everything will be fine.
In my darkest hour, she's right in front of me. Speak words of wisdom, let it be.
Paul McCartney wrote this song at a particularly dark time in his life. Unhappy and stressed out, he was confronted with the Beatles' impending breakup.
in oneInterviewShe revealed that his mother appeared to him in a dream. She had died when he was 14, leaving a huge void in his life.
"In the dream, she said to me very gently, very reassuringly, 'Don't do it,'" McCartney said.
"It was wonderful. I woke up feeling great. It really was like she was visiting me at this very difficult time in my life and giving me this message: be nice, don't fight things, just try to go with the flow and everything will work out.
Death Song #23: "Airplanes" by locals
This death song by the indie local natives group talks about the death of a grandparent and the little things we will always remember and cherish about the people we love.
I bet when I leave my body in heaven. The wait, the wait will be worth it.
Death Song #22: „Videotape“ von Radiohead
This beautiful song tells the story of a dying man who uses videotape to say goodbye to his loved ones.
This is my way of saying goodbye. Because I can't do this face to face.
Todeslied Nr. 21: „King’s Crossing“ von Elliott Smith
It's hard to hear this song about Elliott Smith's death without thinking about his untimely demise.
The trembling uncertainty in her voice, the shifts in tone, and lyrics about drug abuse and death give us a glimpse into Smith's self-destructive world.
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Todeslied Nr. 20: LCD-Soundsystem „Someone Cool“.
This moving song evokes the painful emotions we feel when we receive a dreaded phone call about the death of a loved one. It perfectly captures the roller coaster ride of emotions we feel during grief.
I wish we could talk about this. But there - that's the problem.
Death Song #19: „One Sweet Day“ von Mariah Carey & Boys II Men
This moving ballad tells of a love cut short by death. After the death of a lover, feelings and emotions do not go away.
This song conveys the feeling that although you will never fully overcome the loss, you will move on in life, determined to see your lost love again "one sweet day".
Death Song #18: „Now You Belong To Heaven“ von Mari Olsen
If you've ever lost a loved one, you can relate to Olsen's lyrics to "Now You Belong to Heaven."
The lyrics express the pain that unanswered questions bring with them. We may not be able to hold him or her in our arms, but we hope that somehow he or she is close to us and watching over us.
I miss your voice, I miss your smile. Everything about you is worth it. Always ask me where you are I hope you are with us, near or far. Many questions are not answered. I guess we'll never know.
Death Song #17: "Whiskey Lullaby" by Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss
This country ballad is arguably the most moving death song of all time.
This iconic duet is the story of a couple who married before going to war. When he returned, he found that his wife was dating another man. Before he died drunk, he left her a note saying he still loved her.
His wife mourned his death and believed it was his fault. As a result, she too suffered an alcohol-related death.
When her body was discovered, her photo was found in her arms.
Death Song #16: "If I Could Be Where You Are" by Enya
This is one of the most haunting songs about death. The composer wonders where our loved ones go after they die and wants to be where they are.
The text "Where are you now? only in my dreams You're absent, but you're always a blink of an eye away from me' are particularly powerful.
Death Song #15: "When I'm Gone" von Joey und Rory
Behind this already moving song lies an even more moving story.
Joey and Rory were a husband and wife bluegrass country music duo. They recorded this song in 2012 and it's about a dying woman who assures her husband that he will be fine when she dies.
Songwriter Sandy Lawrence wrote this ballad when her own mother was dying. The motivation for writing the song was to leave something to her husband and son in case she died before them, so they would know they would be fine.
Tragically, 3 years after recording this song, Rory announced that his loving wife, Joey, had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and that she had died.
A bright dawn will contradict. The dense fog that weighs you down. Despite all the mourning songs, the birds will make their happy calls. You will wonder why the earth is still moving. You will wonder how to proceed. But the first day I go, you'll be fine.
Death Song #14: „Drink A Beer“ von Luke Bryan
Country star Luke Bryan was struck by several sudden family tragedies just as he was starting his career in the music industry.
His brother was killed in a car accident when Luke was just 26 years old, then his sister died unexpectedly one night for unknown reasons.
Dedicated to his late brother and sister, this song about death reflects the memories he shares with both of them. "It's funny how the good guys go too soon..."
Death Song #13: „Angel“ von Sarah McLachlan
This powerful death song speaks of finding solace in the afterlife, where struggle and pain end.
Fly away from here in the arms of the angel. Of that dark and cold hotel room and the infinity you fear. They pull you out of the rubble, out of your quiet reverie. You are in the arms of the angel, maybe you will find some comfort here.
Death Song #12: „Wake Me Up When September Ends“ von Green Day
Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong wrote this moving song after the death of his father, who died of cancer on September 1, 1982.
He says that after his father's funeral, he ran home and locked himself in his room. When her mom got home and knocked on the door to check on her, Billie simply replied, "Wake me up when September ends."
The memory of this event was the inspiration for this moving song.
Death Song #11: "Do You Know?" by Flaming Lips
Although this Flaming Lips song is about death, it still has an inspirational message. Even if we all die one day, we have a chanceat the momentto enjoy our life to the fullest.
You realize that everyone you know will die one day. And instead of saying goodbye to everyone, let them know that you realize life goes by fast.
Death Song #10: Queens „The Show Must Go On“
This famous Queen song was written about Freddie Mercury's illness and recorded by the band in his final days. It is a wonderful tribute to a true artist.
Death Song #9: „Love Is Stronger Than Death“ von The The
After the death of his beloved brother, The Band's Matt Johnson wrote this moving song as a form of therapy.
The lyrics remind us that love is always stronger than death and that those we love never really die because they live in our hearts.
In our lives we hunger for those we cannot touch. All the unspoken thoughts and all the unspoken feelings. Play on our hearts like mist on our breath. But awakened by pain, our spirits say, "How can you believe in life in the seed that grows arms that stretch out and a heart that beats? And lips that smile. And crying eyes. I could die?
Death Song #8: „Fire and Rain“ von James Taylor
James Taylor wrote this song about the death of his girlfriend Suzanne while she was recording her first album.
this song isThe sad lyrics speak of both loss and redemption. It's a cathartic song to listen to when struggling with grief.
Just yesterday morning they told me you were gone. Suzanne, the plans they made ended with you. I went out this morning and wrote this song. I don't know who to send it to anymore.
Death Song #7: "Who Would You Be Today?" by Kenny Chesney
This is one of the best songs about dying at a young age. "Who would you be today?" We often wonder when someone died before their time.
It's not fair that you died too young. Like a story that has just begun. But death tore out all the pages. Lord knows how I miss you. All the hell I've been through Just knowing that no one can take your place. Sometimes I wonder who you would be today.
Lied des Todes Nr. 6: "Don't Fear The Reaper" von Blue Oyster Cult
This moving song reminds us that we cannot escape death, no matter how much we want to. There's no point in wasting our energy worrying about something we can't help. Instead, let us choose to live a meaningful life.
Death Song #5: „See You Again“ von Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth
You may remember this beautiful song from the soundtrack of the movie Fast and Furious 7.
It was taken in honor of the late Paul Walker, one of the stars of the film, after his sudden death in a car accident in 2013.
The message of this song is simple but powerful: everyone has loved ones, and everyone will experience the loss of a loved one. The most important thing is to appreciate the time we spend together because when death do us part, our memories will live on.
It's been a long day without you my friend. And I'll tell you everything when I see you again. We have come a long way from where we started. Oh, I'll tell you everything when I see you again. When I see you again
Death Song #4: „Dancing In The Sky“ von Dani y Lizzy
This song about death brings us peace and comfort. This song expresses that our loved ones are in heaven, happy, free from pain and fear and at peace.
Oh-oh-oh yo I hope you dance in heaven I hope you sing in the choir of angels. And I hope the angels know what they've got. I bet it's been so good in heaven since you've been here.
Death Song #3: „Stars“ von Grace Potter & The Nocturnals
This is one of the most meaningful songs about death you will find on this playlist as most of us wonder where our loved ones go after they die.
I can't look at the stars 'cause I'm wondering where you are
Death Song Nr. 2: „I Wish“ von R. Kelly
R. Kelly wrote this emotional song after the death of one of his oldest friends.
Through her texts, Kelly shares fond memories of her friend. He also acknowledges that he still struggles with grief and sadness despite the fact that it has been four years since the death.
Death Song #1: Pink Floyds „The Great Gig In The Sky“
Written by the band's keyboardist Rick Wright, this Pink Floyd song tells a short story about a dying man.
With only 38 words in the entire song, the dynamics of the song (loudness and smoothness) play a key role in telling the story.
The music starts out loud but slowly fades away. This represents a dying person's transition from struggling with impending death to gradually accepting death.
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