Depressing Songs

[ZephyrHawk]

"I Will Follow You Into the Dark" - Death Cab for Cutie

Actually, most Death Cab songs are pretty depressing, but this one literally makes me cry every time I hear it.

Oh heck, I'm tearing up just thinking about it.

 

[Disneefun]

Baby of Mine from Dumbo -- I'm not so sure it's the lyrics, but I can't hear it without picturing that scene from the movie and bawling my eyes out.
Also:

Beloved Wife -- Natalie Merchant
Hallelujah -- Pick any version, but I like John Cale's the best
Different Seasons & Turn Back the Clock, both by Johnny Hates Jazz
Never Say Goodbye -- Bon Jovi
Landslide -- Fleetwood Mac
Cathedrals -- Jump Little Children
Do You Remember -- Phil Collins
Don't Look Back - Van Morrison

 

[Dee & Greg]

Do you remember when they played it live for the 9/11 Tribute for Our Heros? Gut-wrenching... it was a live show on Sept 21, 2001 that was coordinated by George Clooney.

I believe Celine Dion also sang "God Bless America" on it.

 

[Liberty Belle]

"I Will Follow You Into the Dark" - Death Cab for Cutie

Actually, most Death Cab songs are pretty depressing, but this one literally makes me cry every time I hear it.

Oh heck, I'm tearing up just thinking about it.

 

[ChrisFL]

"I could fall in love" Selena Quintanilla-Perez

That song is unique for me, because I had heard it a few times, not knowing who sang it (this was in 1995) and thought it was completely angelic...

I didn't know who sang it until the night of her death, killed by the horrible person who claimed to be her biggest fan

That is why its such a depressing song to me

 

[DaisyLynn]

Baby of Mine from Dumbo -- I'm not so sure it's the lyrics, but I can't hear it without picturing that scene from the movie and bawling my eyes out.

Me too! I actually can't even think about that part of the movie. I will get all worked up into a bawling mess. I'm starting to cry thinking about it now!

 

[caitlinsmom]

"Where were you" by Alan Jackson



Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?
Were you in the yard with your wife and children
Or working on some stage in L.A.?
Did you stand there in shock at the sight of that black smoke
Risin' against that blue sky?
Did you shout out in anger, in fear for your neighbor
Or did you just sit down and cry?

Did you weep for the children who lost their dear loved ones
And pray for the ones who don't know?
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble
And sob for the ones left below?
Did you burst out with pride for the red, white and blue
And the heroes who died just doin' what they do?
Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer
And look at yourself and what really matters?

[Chorus:]
I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell
You the difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith, hope and love are some good things He gave us
And the greatest is love

Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?
Were you teaching a class full of innocent children
Or driving down some cold interstate?
Did you feel guilty 'cause you're a survivor
In a crowded room did you feel alone?
Did you call up your mother and tell her you loved her?
Did you dust off that Bible at home?

Did you open your eyes, hope it never happened
Close your eyes and not go to sleep?
Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages
Or speak to some stranger on the street?
Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow
Or go out and buy you a gun?
Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watchin'
And turn on "I Love Lucy" reruns?

Did you go to a church and hold hands with some strangers
Did you stand in line and give your own blood?
Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family
Thank God you had somebody to love?

[Chorus x2]

And the greatest is love.
And the greatest is love.

Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?