Sad Songs

[Smilla]

The only one I can think of right now is Don McLean's "American Pie."

Well, I know that you’re in love with him
`cause I saw you dancin’ in the gym.
You both kicked off your shoes.
Man, I dig those rhythm and blues.

[yournamehere]

It was only recently that I recognized how truly sad Nil Lara's "Fighting for My Love" is. (It sounds happy on the surface, but the last refrains sound almost desperate.)

And, as much as I think he's a major-league douche, John Mayer's "Say" upsets me, every single time I hear it.

[Manic Monday]

I'll probably get made fun of for this, but I LOVE, seriously Simple Plan's Untitled.

Video

In my defense, I hate all their other songs.

[Smilla]

Bruce Springsteen's "Streets of Philadelphia" makes me cry every time I hear it.

I walked the avenue till my legs felt like stone
I heard the voices of friends vanished and gone
At night I could hear the blood in my veins
Black and whispering as the rain...

Aint no angel gonna greet me
Its just you and I my friend
My clothes dont fit me no more
I walked a thousand miles
Just to slip the skin...

The night has fallen, Im lyinawake
I can feel myself fading away
So receive me brother with your faithless kiss
Or will we leave each other alone like this
On the streets of philadelphia

...egh.

[litzikohanovich]

"Cloudbusting" by Kate Bush gets me every time. It is sung from the point of view of Peter Reich to his father, Wilhelm. And, "Hurt" by Johnny Cash -- I am a puddle just listening to it. The video makes me weep.

[Ella]

Wildflower by skylark. It reminds me of my late mother.

[WitchyPoo]

Aug 28, 2008 16:25:38 GMT -4 @litzikohanovich said:

"Cloudbusting" by Kate Bush gets me every time. It is sung from the point of view of Peter Reich to his father, Wilhelm. And, "Hurt" by Johnny Cash -- I am a puddle just listening to it. The video makes me weep.

My skin just went all goose pimples. Cloudbusting is so gorgeous. Sad and beautiful. I feel the same about Hurt. NIN's original, too. I love how the same words coming out of two different men, young and old, can have a different impacts.

[comfortablynumb]

Love, Me by Colin Ray. Kills me every time.

He Stopped Loving Her Today. Yeesh.

The Dance. I can't even stand to watch the video.

And finally, Wind Beneath My Wings. Nerdy I know, but it was sung at my dad's funeral, and I still tear up when I hear it.

[Mouse]

Soul music is full of sad, saaaaaaad songs:

"Rainy Night in Georgia" by Brooke Benton.

"How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" by Al Green.

"Use Ta Be My Girl" by the O'Jays. This song always chokes me up.

[Deleted]

"Love Dog" by TV on the Radio is just gorgeous, and sad in a weird way. Please listen!