A song about wondering what could have been. 20 265 votes Holes in the Floor of Heaven View on AMAZON Another sad song about loss, love, and life. 21 332 votes If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away View on AMAZON A song about missing a grandfather who has passed away. 22 340 votes Alyssa...
Also ranks #2 on The Best Songs About The Number One Also ranks #2 on The Best '80s Songs About Death Buy atView on AMAZON 9 Time After Time 1,594 votes "Time After Time" is a timeless classic from the 1980s, beautifully crafted by the talented Cyndi Lauper and Rob Hyman. With it...
The old joke about country music is that if you play a song backwards, you get your job and your spouse back, and your dog comes home. In the annals of the format’s history, there is a great deal of truth in that, as many of the genre’s top songs deal with loss — in one ...
This song speaks about loss and finding comfort and hope. In the arms of the angel, fly away from here. From this dark, cold hotel room, and the endlessness that you fear. You are pulled from the wreckage, of your silent reverie. You’re in the arms of the angel, may you find ...
I've had this on the back burner, and was inspired to finish it when I noticed that my favorite song of 2006, Band of Horses - The Funeral, was not yet playlisted. It starts with some songs about death and suicide, and shifts awkwardly from folk to post-punk. I stretched it to ...
One of country music's most legendary songs about grief and loss, "Go Rest High on That Mountain" was originally inspired by the death of Keith Whitley in 1989. However, Gill didn't finish writing it until a few years later, after his older brother died of a heart attack in 1993. The...
It’s a song about love and loss, inspired by the death of lead singer Gerard Way’s grandmother, Elena Lee Rush. “Helena” is also the last song they performed live before splitting up, which makes it even more special. 2. “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” by Fall Out Boy “Sugar, We...
“Forever Now” may not be an ideal Michael Bublé funeral song for everyone’s tastes because it’s not about death at all. Instead, it’s about the joy Bublé felt when he became a father. However, he did struggle with deep worry when his son was fighting cancer. His son, fortunatel...
A closer look at the best punk songs about death unveils numerous compelling examples that illustrate the genre's ability to poignantly and memorably convey feelings of loss and grief. For instance, "Bro Hymn" by Pennywise serves as a heartfelt tribute to departed friends, highlighting the impor...
Another standout track is Eric Clapton's heart-wrenching Tears in Heaven, a deeply personal account of grief and loss. Additionally, R.E.M.'s Everybody Hurts serves as a powerful ode to empathy and an encouragement for those going through difficult times. These beloved songs about physical ...