I dunno if this belongs in this forum, but...
What are your choices for the most depressing songs? I really don't consider songs from Dashboard Confessional-like bands, because I feel that although the lyrics can be very sophisticated, the matter is extremely shallow. I don't think that alot of "emo" bands write truly depressing songs, they are billed as "sad" bands, etc, but I just don't like "depressing" bands aimed at the 13-16 year old demographic.
I know I'll forget alot of them, but for now, I'll say:
Jimmy Eat World-"My Sundown"
Alkaline Trio-"Sorry About That"
Nirvana-"You Know You're Right"
Nine Inch Nails/Johnny Cash-"Hurt"
Seether-"Fine Again"-It's a downer, although it just might be my favorite song.
Evanescence-"My Immortal" (Don't laugh, I do actually like an Evanescence song, it actually does get me down)
I can't really think of music right now, but these are my picks for now.
Trace Adkins I'm Tryin lyrics (http://www.lyricsdir.com/t/trace-adkins/im-tryin.php)
One of my favorite songs, and I also consider it one of the most depressing.
Oh my goodness, where do I begin...
You Don't Love Me (http://www.lyricsondemand.com/m/matthewsweetlyrics/youdontlovemelyrics.html) -> Matthew Sweet
Thought I Knew You (http://www.songlyricscollection.com/m/Matthew%20Sweet/Girlfriend/Thought%20I%20Knew%20You%20lyrics.htm) -> Matthew Sweet (incomplete lyrics, stupid jackholes!)
Someone To Pull The Trigger (http://www.songlyricscollection.com/m/Matthew%20Sweet/Altered%20Beast/Someone%20to%20Pull%20the%20Trigger%20lyrics.htm) -> Matthew Sweet
I Almost Forgot (http://www.songlyricscollection.com/m/Matthew%20Sweet/100%20Percent%20Fun/I%20Almost%20Forgot%20lyrics.htm) -> Matthew Sweet
High and Dry (http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/High-and-Dry-lyrics-Radiohead/F13B2D3DD6C0B71A48256866000EDF0B) -> Radiohead
Fake Plastic Trees (http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Fake-Plastic-Trees-lyrics-Radiohead/045E2FE767EF919F48256866000EED66) -> Radiohead
Sulk (http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Sulk-lyrics-Radiohead/93880C94B21E651A48256866000F4F08) -> Radiohead
Street Spirit (Fade Out) (http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Street-Spirit-fade-out-lyrics-Radiohead/839FE0EBB8B9339148256866000F5706) -> Radiohead
Let Down (http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/LET-DOWN-lyrics-Radiohead/DCF3DBF68D26E227482568660010C737) -> Radiohead
Pyramid Song (http://www.lyricsfreak.com/r/radiohead/113227.html) -> Radiohead
I Awake (http://web.stargate.net/soundgarden/cgi-bin/lyr.cgi?ly=iawak) -> Soundgarden
Like Suicide (http://web.stargate.net/soundgarden/cgi-bin/lyr.cgi?ly=likes) -> Soundgarden
Fresh Tendrils (http://web.stargate.net/soundgarden/cgi-bin/lyr.cgi?ly=fresh) -> Soundgarden
Zero Chance (http://web.stargate.net/soundgarden/cgi-bin/lyr.cgi?ly=zeroc) -> Soundgarden
Seasons (http://web.stargate.net/soundgarden/cgi-bin/lyr.cgi?ly=seaso) -> Soundgarden
You've Got To Hide Your Love Away (http://www.lyricsfreak.com/b/beatles/14681.html) -> The Beatles
Yesterday (http://www.lyricsfreak.com/b/beatles/14356.html) -> The Beatles
Wild Horses (http://www.lyricsfreak.com/r/rolling-stones/117886.html) -> The Rolling Stones
Wicked Game (http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/chrisisaak/wickedgame.html) -> Chris Isaak
Crying (http://www.lyricsfreak.com/r/roy-orbison/118978.html) -> Roy Orbison
Well, that's my list for now. It's the only songs I could think of right now and also have the patiences to find the links to all the lyrics...
(Start downloading to start crying like widdle babies! :D)
Dont speak- No Doubt (holds both very sad and very good memories)
Take My Breath Away- Berlin (same as no doubt)
Hmm.
Off the top of my head, I think the only song I've listened to that really made me outright sad was "I Can't Make You Love Me" by Bonnie Raitt.
However, I have heard several songs that I found kind of emotionally troubling to think about, if that counts. Ones I can think of right now:
I'll Fly Away - Barbershop arrangement
In My Room - Beach Boys
Another Day in Paradise
Both Sides of the Story - Phil Collins
No Son of Mine
Jesus He Knows Me - Genesis
One By One - Chumbawumba
Ask Me - Amy Grant
Blowing in the Wind - Mamas and the Papas
And there's a fellow, Sergeant Barry Sadler, who wrote and sang two albums about his experiences being a Green Beret the Vietnam War. All the songs are either sad and mournful, or light-hearted in a gallows humor sort of way.
Peace & Luv, Liz
Couple more:
Down In A Hole (http://www.rocklyricsonline.com/lyrics/04_downinahole.html) -> Alice in Chains
Bob (http://www.lyricsfreak.com/p/primus/110906.html) -> PRIMUS
A Little Fall of Rain - Les Miserables
Superman - Five for Fighting
Away from the Sun - 3 Doors Down
What a Wonderful World (http://www.lyricsfreak.com/l/louis-armstrong/85347.html) -> Louis Armstrong
I agree with Q- a little fall of rain
and you are not alone- into the woods (infact the last few songs make me cry due to memories lol)
Quote from: J-ROC on August 25, 2004, 04:00:56 PM
What a Wonderful World (http://www.lyricsfreak.com/l/louis-armstrong/85347.html) -> Louis Armstrong
Very true. :-\
Yeah, it's got both good and bad memories for me. Still a moving song.
Nothing to Lose (http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/billytalent/nothingtolose.html) -> Billy Talent
Quote from: Kimmie on August 25, 2004, 04:53:43 PM
and you are not alone- into the woods
I bawled during this song...
Shadow of the Sun (http://www.sneakerpeeker.com/audioslave/lyrics/07/index.html) -> Audioslave
Heh, can you tell I've got a huge aresenal of depressing songs yet? :D
Quote from: J-ROC on August 26, 2004, 11:33:41 AM
Shadow of the Sun (http://www.sneakerpeeker.com/audioslave/lyrics/07/index.html) -> Audioslave
Heh, can you tell I've got a huge aresenal of depressing songs yet? :D
Quite. You know what else is depressing? I've been a poster here since January...and I only have around 230 posts. And worse than that, I've posted like 10 times in the past 3 1/2 months...
Why does everyone think, that not making 100 posts a day, is a bad thing? ???
I dunno. I've been merrily going along, posting an average of about 20-30 posts a day, and I'm currently kicking the butts of everyone except the 3 forum fanatics royale. ;)
Although Yonkey and Koko will probably kick my butt sooner or later.
Peace & Luv, Liz
CC and Bushie better start posting more. 8)
Kimmie and James are the ones that I doubt I'll pass
Toni Childs - Heaven's gates
Toni Childs - Dreamer (http://www.eskimo.com/~wayneld/union.html#4)
Moody Blues - Forever Autumn
Moody Blues - Nights in white satin
Simon & Garfunkel - Parsley, sage, rosemary & thyme
Simon & Garfunkel - The sound of silence
Tracy Chapman - Fast car
Tracy Chapman - Why
Leonard Cohen - Who by fire
Leonard Cohen - Take this waltz
Kate Bush - Army dreamers
Kate Bush - Cloudbusting
Suzanne Vega - Small blue thing (http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/suzannevega/smallbluething.html)
Suzanne Vega - Rosemary
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under the bridge
The Smiths - I know it's over
The Smiths - Asleep (http://www.getlyrical.com/lyrics.html?Type=Song&Id=37406)
Well there's the problem, you guys are doing 20-30 posts a day, I'm doing 20-30 posts every 1/4 of a year lately. I really should start posting more often. ;D
Naw, man. Daylight is a good thing.
How Soon is Now? (http://www.lyricsdepot.com/the-smiths/how-soon-is-now.html) -> The Smiths
Burn (http://www.lyricsondemand.com/c/curelyrics/othersongslyrics.html#bur) -> The Cure
Quote from: Jeysie on August 25, 2004, 06:01:51 AMJesus He Knows Me - Genesis
I actually found this one rather amusing 8)
Quote from: Storm on August 27, 2004, 05:33:07 PMQuote from: Jeysie on August 25, 2004, 06:01:51 AMJesus He Knows Me - Genesis
I actually found this one rather amusing 8)
That's because it's not your culture/society/religion the song is satirizing. ;P
Peace & Luv, Liz
Definately "hurt" by Johnny Cash. Just the way he sings it, he does the song so much more justice than NIN. I mean, when you hear his voice you can just hear how much of a drugged out, harcore old guy he is.
As opposed to a pretentious, whiney jackhole like Trent Reznor? XD
Every Breath You Take (http://www.lyricsdepot.com/sting-police/every-breath-you-take.html) -> The Police
King of Pain (http://www.lyricsdepot.com/sting-police/king-of-pain.html) -> The Police
QuoteAs opposed to a pretentious, whiney jackhole like Trent Reznor?
ExactlyDont get me wrong, I like NIN. But Cash has the history to back up his harcoreness.
YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE
GIVE ME LOUISIANA
Lyrics/Info.More official songs (http://www.sec.state.la.us/songs.htm)
I dunno if anyone's said this yet but...
Donnie Darko - Mad World
Q wasn't that one by Gary Jules?
Anyway heres a nice long lidt of songs which are sad/depressing/semi-depressing.
Vanessa Carlton - Paradise
Hole - Old Age
Bjork - So Broken
Bob Schneider - The world exploded into love
Craig Armstrong - Lets go out tonight
Emiliana Torrini - Summerbreeze
Emiliana Torrini - If you go away (its a cover but Em's is 100000000% better)
CocoRosie - Madonna
CocoRosie - By your side
Muse - Dark Shines
Muse - Time is running out
and loads more but i got bored :)
Angel (http://www.lyricsondemand.com/m/massiveattacklyrics/angellyrics.html) -> Massive Attack
Mistake (http://www.lyricsondemand.com/b/bigwrecklyrics/mistakelyrics.html) -> Big Wreck
Under The Lighthouse (http://www.lyricsondemand.com/b/bigwrecklyrics/underthelighthouselyrics.html) -> Big Wreck
Could be, Alex. Donnie Darko is the movie it was featured in, I didn't know the artist.
Quote from: Louisiana Night on August 26, 2004, 11:12:14 PMCC and Bushie better start posting more. 8)
Once I've got all of my e-mail transferred to Linux, I'll probably start posting more. 8)
At the moment 'I promised myself' - Nick Kamen' is being re-released (ofcourse it's been updated), and I've got bad memories tied to that song. :'(
Quote from: Jeysie on August 27, 2004, 05:53:18 PM
Quote from: Storm on August 27, 2004, 05:33:07 PMQuote from: Jeysie on August 25, 2004, 06:01:51 AMJesus He Knows Me - Genesis
I actually found this one rather amusing 8)
That's because it's not your culture/society/religion the song is satirizing. ;P
I usually find things amusing BECAUSE it's my culture/society/religion they're satirizing ::)
Dire Straits - Brothers in arms
Suzanne Vega - World Before Columbus (http://rustedpipe.vega.net/world_before_columbus.htm)
Sting - Fields of gold
Sting - Be still my beating heart
Sting - Moon over bourbon street
Don't Let It Bring You Down (http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/neilyoung/dontletitbringyoudown.html) -> Neil Young
My My, Hey Hey (http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/neilyoung/mymyheyheyoutoftheblue.html) -> Neil Young
Anything by Britney Spears (AKA: Spitney) puts me in a bad mood. :-\
Lovers In A Dangerous Time (http://www.lyricsdownload.com/bruce-cockburn-lovers-in-a-dangerous-time-lyrics.html) -> Bruce Cockburn
(cover by The Barenaked Ladies is good, too.)
Only A Broken Heart (http://www.lyricsdepot.com/tom-petty/only-a-broken-heart.html) -> Tom Petty
A Face In The Crowd (http://www.lyricsondemand.com/t/tompettylyrics/afaceinthecrowdlyrics.html) -> Tom Petty
You Don't Know How It Feels (http://www.lyricsondemand.com/t/tompettylyrics/youdontknowhowitfeelslyrics.html) -> Tom Petty
Wisdom -> The Brian Jonestown Massacre
I dont know why but I always catch myself listening to these guys really late at night, and let me tell you, it tears me up. If anyone likes really chill stuff, or you're just bored you can download all their music at.
www.brianjonestownmassacre.com
Jeez...i sound like im advertising.
Personally i'd reccomend wisdom, sue, and anenome.
Landslide (http://www.oldielyrics.com/lyrics/fleetwood_mac/landslide.html) -> Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks
The Nurse Who Loved Me -> A Perfect Circle
3 Libras (http://www.hitslyrics.com/a/aperfectcircle-lyrics-5154/3libras-lyrics-364693.html) -> aperfectcircle
Tree's Lounge (http://www.lyricsondemand.com/h/haydenlyrics/treesloungelyrics.html) -> Hayden
Bad As They Seem (http://www.lyricsondemand.com/h/haydenlyrics/badastheyseemlyrics.html) -> Hayden
I have a lot of the songs I listed here now in MP3 format.
If you're curious for a listen, just contact me whenever!
Quote3 Libras -> aperfectcircle
Only my favorite song of all time!
Snowflake -> Mew
BRING ON THE RAIN -> billy montana/helen darling
Another day has almost come and gone
Can’t imagine what else could wrong
Sometimes I’d like to hide away somewhere and lock the door
A single battle lost but not the war (’cause)
Tomorrow’s another day
And I’m thirsty anyway
So bring on the rain
It’s almost like the hard times circle ’round
A couple drops and they all start coming down
Yeah, I might feel defeated,
I might hang my head
I might be barely breathing - but I’m not dead
Tomorrow’s another day
And I’m thirsty anyway
So bring on the rain
I’m not gonna let it get me down
I’m not gonna cry
And I’m not gonna lose any sleep tonight
Anenome -> The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Numb -> Linkin Park
Sending a Note -> Graham Colton Band
The ones I can think of:
You are not Alone -> Into the Woods
Hurt-> Johnny Cash
Danny Boy
Eleannor Rigby-> The Beatles
Snap!
Hurt by Johnny Cash
For two reasons:
1. I first heard it a few days before Concorde was retired. I was in a sad mood and the sad nature of the song really did my heart in.
2. The entire song mirrors my life so far. Its eerie!
99 days -> Counting Crows
Alan Parsons Project - Old And Wise
As far as my eyes can see
There are shadows approaching me
And to those I left behind
I wanted you to know
You've always shared my deepest thoughts
You follow where I go
And oh, when I'm old and wise
Bitter words mean little to me
Autumn winds will blow right through me
And some day, in the midst of time
when they ask me if I knew you
I'd smile and say you were a friend of mine
And the sadness would be lifted from my eyes
Oh, when I'm old and wise
As far as my eyes can see
There are shadows surrounding me
And to those I leave behind
I want you all to know
You've always shared my darkest hours
I'll miss you when I go
And oh, when I'm old and wise
Heavy words that tossed and blew me
Like autumn winds will blow right through me
And some day, in the midst of time
When they ask you if you knew me
Remember that you were a friend of mine
As the final curtain fall before my eyes
Oh when I'm old and wise
As far as my eyes can see...
Be Like That -> 3 Doors Down
Alabama -> I'm In A Hurry (And Don't Know Why)
I'm in a hurry to get things done
Oh I rush and rush until life's no fun
All I really gotta do is live and die
But I'm in a hurry and don't know why
Don't know why I have to drive so fast
My car has nothing to prove
It's not new
But it'll do zero to sixty in five point two
I'm in a hurry to get things done
Oh I rush and rush until life's no fun
All I really gotta do is live and die
But I'm in a hurry and don't know why
Can't be late, I leave in plenty of time
Shakin' hands with the clock
I can't stop
I'm on a roll and I'm ready to rock
I'm in a hurry to get things done
Oh I rush and rush until life's no fun
All I really gotta do is live and die
But I'm in a hurry and don't know why
Oh, I hear a voice
That says I'm running behind
Better pick up my pace
It's a race and there ain't no room for someone in second place
I'm in a hurry to get things done
Oh I rush and rush until life's no fun
All I really gotta do is live and die
But I'm in a hurry and don't know why
THE END OF THE WORLD
Skeeter Davis - 1964
Why does the sun go on shining
Why does the sea rush to shore
Don't they know it's the end of the world
'Cause you don't love me any more
Why do the birds go on singing
Why do the stars glow above
Don't they know it's the end of the world
It ended when I lost your love
I wake up in the morning and I wonder
Why everything's the same as it was
I can't understand, no, I can't understand
How life goes on the way it does
Why does my heart go on beating
Why do these eyes of mine cry
Don't they know it's the end of the world
It ended when you said goodbye
Why does my heart go on beating
Why do these eyes of mine cry
Don't they know it's the end of the world
It ended when you said goodbye
SOS -> Good Charlotte
Is anybody listening?
Can you hear me when I call
Shooting signals in the air
'Cause I need somebody's help
I can't make it on my own
So I'm giving up myself
Is anybody listening?
Listening...
Also, Here Without You -> 3 Doors Down
Fake Plastic Trees -> Radiohead
Jimmy Eat World has a couple of their newest CD, especially "Drugs Or Me."