Guest Addy Report post Posted May 3, 2003 Eric Clapton - "Tears In Heaven" Good call. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DARRYLXWF Report post Posted May 4, 2003 I third that. It was played at a buddy's funeral. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest caboose Report post Posted May 4, 2003 I don't really have the time to post all the depressing songs I've ever listened to, but the three most effective I found were: 'Fade To Black' by Metallica as previously pointed out (This has become more inspriational to me, but everyone else it bums out) 'Change' by The Deftones (This bums me out everytime) 'One' by Metallica (really pisses me off about war) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DiabloIIFreak1010 Report post Posted May 4, 2003 Wow, I'm really suprised I haven't heard some songs mentioned: "Suicidal Dreams" - Silverchair (Silverchair is a great, great band, so much tallent. This song is basically about a guy who has dreams of suicide, simply put. You can find this on acoustic, but I think that the regular version is better) "Ana's Song" - Silverchair (Another Silverchair song about being anarexic, as anarexia is often called 'ana'. The lead singer/gituarist of Silverchair had tons of anerexic problems, and the lyrics just blend so well. Again, this can be found on acoustic, and I think the acoustic is the better version) Anything by Stabbing Westward is very depressing, but I think the most depressing song by them is their acoustic version of "So Far Away" or perhaps "Sometimes It Hurts". Also, I have a depressing alternative band called 'Glory Rise' that's in my town. They're fucking amazing, you can download three of their songs here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DawnBTVS Report post Posted May 4, 2003 (edited) Dashboard Prophets - "Ballad for Dead Friends" Lyrics: How are you feelin'/Do you feel okay/'Cause I don't/It keeps me reelin'/Will I ever be the same/No I won't/It's a cold day in a cruel world/I really wished I could have saved you/Then who would have saved me from myself/Right now, well, I could use a stiff drink/To kill the pain that's deep inside my bones/Have you been dreamin'/I don't dream at all/I have nightmares/Memories careenin'/Have you come to kill what's left/Of my smile/There's no vacancy in paradise/I really wished I could have saved you/Then who would have saved me from myself/Right now, well, I could use a stiff drink/Kill the pain that's deep inside my bones/I really wished I could have saved you/Then who would have saved me from myself/I really wished I could have saved you/I'll never forget you/I'll never forget you/I'll never forget you/I'll never forget you/I really wished I could have saved you/I really wished I could have saved you/I really wished I could have saved you/I really wished I could have saved you Donny Osmond - "Puppy Love"...don't laugh, this always makes me feel horrible whenever I listen to it Edited May 4, 2003 by DawnBTVS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mindless_Aggression Report post Posted May 4, 2003 The Number No Good Things Could Come Of by Glassjaw...Beautiful piano work, depressing and uplifting all at once. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest spiny norman Report post Posted May 4, 2003 Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U. Really really sad song. And in the film clip, when she sheds the two tears, it's just really depressing. Martika - Toy Soldiers A lot of John Lennon's work also really saddens me. Especially the Double Fantasy album, where it finally appears he is contented with life and knowing that shortly after he would die. Moon River by Audrey Hepburn. In the context of the movie it is a downer of a song. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iamsherm Report post Posted May 4, 2003 As long as we're throwing out depressing Ben Folds Five songs, I suggest "Evaporated." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lord of The Curry Report post Posted May 4, 2003 -" Love will tear us apart" by Joy Division. - "I know it's over" by The Smiths - "Me and a Gun" by Tori Amos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lord of The Curry Report post Posted May 4, 2003 (edited) Fuck, double post. Ah well. I'll just add " A Season in Hell" by Moby to the list. Edited May 4, 2003 by Lord of The Curry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Banky Report post Posted May 4, 2003 Dancing Queen - Abba Good Life - Weezer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted May 4, 2003 Life of Agony-The Stain Remains Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DR PHIL Report post Posted May 4, 2003 Well, let's see: Bookends theme - simon and garfunkel Short but fucking beautiful Brians song-Johnny mathis Can be depressing and uplifting. Rooster-Alice in chains This song's depressing but would probably be better off in the angry catergory. And in my opinion, the greatest piece of music EVER: Adagio for strings by samuel barber You must download this! The section in the middle where it picks up is fucking incredible and never ceases to reduce me to tears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest caboose Report post Posted May 4, 2003 'Nothing Else Matters' - Metallica 'Iris' - Goo Goo Dolls 'Disarm' - Smashing Pumpkins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Walter Sobzak Report post Posted May 4, 2003 "Needle in the Hay" by Elliot Smith, which happens to be about drug addiction, so it REALLY fits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anorak Report post Posted May 4, 2003 The Replacements - Sixteen Blue Loads of their songs are emotional and sad but Paul Westerberg just sounds that bit more resigned to depression here. Lucinda Williams - Blue Would be sad sung by anyone, never mind this beautifully. Matthew Sweet - Nothing Lasts One of my favourite closing tracks ever. Not a comforting or uplifting one though. Red House Painters - Katy's Song Could put you on a serious downer if you're in a fragile mood. The whole s/t album can be too draining too listen to all the way through sometimes. Eels: Not Ready Yet Captures an alienated and depressed mood really well. REM - New Test Leper A great later period track that tells a sad story. Less oblique and more direct/upfront lyrically than most REM songs. Janes Addiction - Ted, Just Admit It A funny combination of weird, discomforting and depressing in equal measure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted May 4, 2003 I totally agree with... Metallica - "One" Gary Jules - "Mad World" I'll add Jimi Hendrix - "Angel" Jimi Hendrix - Castles Made Of Sand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Bosstones Fan Report post Posted May 5, 2003 No Doubt - Don't Speak That one gets me every single time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RepoMan Report post Posted May 5, 2003 The thing about "Brick" that make it all the more depressing is that I had kid at school shoot himself, my uncle died of cancer, a girl at school die is a car crash about 3 weeks apart right when it started getting constant air play. RATM's cover of Devo's Beautiful World is also really fucking depression. Given that Gary Jules - Mad World has made it 4 times so far by my count, and I would have put it at top of my list if others hadn't posted it, I nominate for the most depressing song ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Flyboy Report post Posted May 5, 2003 No Doubt - Don't Speak That one gets me every single time. "Don't Speak" isn't that depressing to me. A good heart-broken song, yes, but not depressing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RepoMan Report post Posted May 5, 2003 No Doubt - Don't Speak That one gets me every single time. "Don't Speak" isn't that depressing to me. A good heart-broken song, yes, but not depressing. The song in it of itself is not depressing, but when it's the top song when you get rejected, it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Flyboy Report post Posted May 5, 2003 No Doubt - Don't Speak That one gets me every single time. "Don't Speak" isn't that depressing to me. A good heart-broken song, yes, but not depressing. The song in it of itself is not depressing, but when it's the top song when you get rejected, it is. That's why "November Rain" is my all-top favorite song. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lord of The Curry Report post Posted May 5, 2003 If you've just broken up with a loved one and (for some reason) want to make yourself feel better dl "She's Got a New Disguise" by The Matthew Good Band. Guaranteed to make you want to die. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Zero_Cool Report post Posted May 5, 2003 whoever told me about that Lou Reed song..you rawk hardcorre..Avril Lavigne style mbaby! I now have something cool and witty to say in a conversation on depressing songs..also,..I have anbother song "fall (the season)'s) 121...I forget the complete, title..but highway 121 is in there..they're local the the Dalls/Fort Worth Area, so I can so connect to the 121 refernce! Gorrvy. And that Cowboy Bebop sonfg is classyt, whichever duce or dudette mentioned it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Youth N Asia Report post Posted May 5, 2003 "Perfect Circle" by REM, off of Murmur Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SweetNSexyDiva Report post Posted May 5, 2003 sarah mclachlan - 'hold on' eric clapton - 'tears from heaven' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest notJames Report post Posted May 5, 2003 (edited) -" Love will tear us apart" by Joy Division. - "I know it's over" by The Smiths - "Me and a Gun" by Tori Amos Yes, yes, and yes. Nice picks. I'll add these: Jeff Buckley - "Lover, You Should've Come Over" Toad the Wet Sprocket - "I Will Not Take These Things For Granted" Juliana Hatfield - "Ugly" Bad Religion - "Struck a Nerve" Leonard Cohen - "Everybody Hurts" (I also like Concrete Blonde's cover as well) R.E.M. - "Everybody Hurts" (different song, in case you didn't know) Indigo Girls - "The Girl With the Weight of the World in Her Hands" and "Pushing the Needle Too Far" Edited May 5, 2003 by notJames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tominator89 Report post Posted May 5, 2003 Breakups cause certain songs to become depressing, like ones that used to have a meaning...Oh well, aside from those, I can't help but mention Def Leppard's "Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad", "Bringing On The Heartache", and "Miss You In A Heartbeat". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted May 6, 2003 Right...If you go through a breakup or something... songs like "I WANNA be with you" Mandy Moore become depressing as fuck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Flyboy Report post Posted May 6, 2003 All Mandy Moore songs isn't crap, so please get that perception through your skull. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
