Songs that Bring You Down
September 22nd 2007 20:08
Yesterday's post got me to thinking about depressing songs. There's no shortage of sad songs about rainy days and lovers who don't bring flowers. And then there are songs that truly bring the pain -- songs so despairing they bring on the waterworks and might even make us wonder why we even bother....
Here are my picks:
'Brick' - Ben Folds Five
'Somebody' - Depeche Mode
"Sometimes It Hurts" - Stabbing Westward
"Adam's Song" - Blink 182
'Hallelujah' - Jeff Buckley
"Luka" - Suzanne Vega
"No Surprises"-Radiohead
"Never Had No One Ever" - The Smiths
"At Seventeen"- Janis Ian
"Tears in Heaven"- Eric Clapton
"Vincent (Starry Starry Night)" Don McLean
"Hurt"- Johnny Cash and NIN
"Lost Cause" - Beck
'Naked as We Came' - Iron & Wine
Here are my picks:
'Brick' - Ben Folds Five
'Somebody' - Depeche Mode
"Sometimes It Hurts" - Stabbing Westward
"Adam's Song" - Blink 182
'Hallelujah' - Jeff Buckley
"Luka" - Suzanne Vega
"No Surprises"-Radiohead
"Never Had No One Ever" - The Smiths
"At Seventeen"- Janis Ian
"Tears in Heaven"- Eric Clapton
"Vincent (Starry Starry Night)" Don McLean
"Hurt"- Johnny Cash and NIN
"Lost Cause" - Beck
'Naked as We Came' - Iron & Wine
| 148 |
| Vote |
Subscribe to this blog
Comment by yoda76
The Tube Blog
Comment by Louie
Climate Forum
Climate Red
randomthoughts
Phil's Wellness Tips
Great list, i am sure it is never ending......
Comment by Always Eighteen
Always Eighteen
"We Rule the School," and "The Chalet Line" by belle and Sebastian is extremely depressing, as well as "Breathe Me" by Sia.
And who can forget "Hide and Seek" by Imogen Heap. It's magical sadness.
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Dear Mr President by Pink is one which the kids love but is a real downer for me.
How about In The Ghetto by Elvis or on a lighter note(?) that song from M.A.S.H - suicide is painless.
I prefer to ascribe to Jeff Lynne and ELO personally - "Don't Bring Me Down" . . . . . . Grrroooossss
Cheers
MNG
Comment by James Rickard
unlucky_ fishermen.com
Angling Fish
Comment by Lilla
Enviro Warrior
An Extra Ordinary Life
Dream Herald
'Song Sung Blue' by Neil Diamond makes me physically ill, does that count?
Lilla ...
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Amen Brother!
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
I really like Radiohead also.
everybody says all their songs are wrist slashers.......
HAHAHA (oops I guess that was inappropriate sorry)
Great list, i am sure it is never ending......
Thanks for the kind words....I am sure that it doesn't!
Glad to see you!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Thank God for YouTube...it really helps me expand my horizons. Belle and Sebastian and Sia are new to me. Thanks for stretching me musically. I reaaaaallly dig Imogen Heap.
. It's magical sadness.
Word
Mis
Always good to see you!
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Dear Mr President by Pink is one which the kids love but is a real downer for me.
I thought it was just me. I change it every time I hear it or see the video!
How about In The Ghetto by Elvis or on a lighter note(?) that song from M.A.S.H - suicide is painless.
Really dig your wicked sense of humor......
I prefer to ascribe to Jeff Lynne and ELO personally - "Don't Bring Me Down" . . . . . . Grrroooossss
Me too! Wow thanks for the time travel back to the 70s.... They were wonderful in concert back in the day!
Good to see you!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Dear God those selections are certainly the trifecta of depression! Played in succession they would certainly push me over the edge! Your comments really brighten my day you smarty pants you!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
ME TOO! Get the barf bag...... and the bromid. HAHAHAHA..... So glad that you came over to play!
Mis
Comment by katyzzz
Photography Tips
Health Focus
Poetry Lighthouse
MS Paint Art
katyzzz
Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
'In the living years' always brings tears to my eyes.
There are lots of sad songs out there... but even some happy songs that can bring you down... damn that memory bank!
Ash
Comment by DuskDevi
Rucks and Rolls
Rugby World Cup 2007
Many songs named here that make me sad (cannot listen to 'Tears From heaven' and 'In The Living Years')...
What's the difference betwen making sad and bringing down? I'm not sure if they bring me down...I tune out and turn off if it's a misery guts depressing song!...but...sad songs say so much...
Just heard 'Eleonor Rigby' on the radio...the tune is gorgeous but the lyrics are a killer...as is 'Killer Queen'.
I'm a twerp but Sinead O'Connor's version of 'Nothing Compares To You' just tugs at my heartstrings.
As did Martika's 'Toy Soldiers'.
...and in now way does this song make me sad or bring me down but it does make me want to cry... Cat Stevens version of 'Morning has Broken'.
...Britney Spears version(?) of 'I Love Rock and Roll' totally depresses me. This. Was. A. Crime.
Hope you're well hon...crank up the happy hormones songs!
Dusk
Comment by Michaelie
Flick Wit
Great post,
Michaelie
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Thanks for stopping by. Always good to see you!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
You are so right about "In the Living Years!" BooHoo!
I hate it when the happy songs make you all misty..... I am generally a positive person but gosh darn it..... sometimes I am in an elevator and a bad rendition of a great song comes on and it just brings me to tears!
HAHA
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
(cannot listen to 'Tears From heaven' and 'In The Living Years')...
Me either!
What's the difference betwen making sad and bringing down? I'm not sure if they bring me down...I tune out and turn off if it's a misery guts depressing song!...but...sad songs say so much...
I will have to think about that.... There are some songs that are written to be sad and have the opposite affect on me. Instead of being sad...I roll my eyes and think about how irritating they are. Great example the horrible country song "Buterfly Kisses"
Just heard 'Eleonor Rigby' on the radio...the tune is gorgeous but the lyrics are a killer...as is 'Killer Queen'.
Agreed. Many of the Decemberists songs have that same effect
I'm a twerp but Sinead O'Connor's version of 'Nothing Compares To You' just tugs at my heartstrings. As did Marika's Toy Soldiers
Good Lord...get out the anti-depressants.... both of those are difficult for me.
Cat Stevens version of 'Morning has Broken'.
When I was a little girl...my mom played this song over and over. Always made me misty.
...Britney Spears version(?) of 'I Love Rock and Roll' totally depresses me. This. Was. A. Crime.
HAHAHAHAHA!
Hope you're well hon...crank up the happy hormones songs!
I am great and hope all is well with you and no worries .... I don't play "Melancholy Baby' for long :0)
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Thanks so much for stopping by. Good to see you!
The Drugs Don't Work - The Verve
Great call.......
Thanks for your kind words. Hope to see you soon!
Mis
Comment by Mrs M
Mum's Word
When I was pregnant I would get teary whenever I heard Creed's "With Arms Wide Open". Not so much now that I'm not pregnant so I blame hormones for that one.
Love & stuff
Mrs M
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Creed makes me cry but not because of the touching lyrics....HAHAHAHA. So good of you to visit!
Mis