I think that almost everyone must have their own song that for no apparent reason will always put them in floods of tears. But there are also songs which most people will probably agree on simply being heart wrenching to listen to. So in the spirit of shared total misery, today I have decided to make as many of my readers as possible in to tearful wrecks. You’re all so very welcome.
Anyone who actually has these on their MP3 player, is verifiably nuts, and hardcore masochistic.
5: Who Wants to LiveForever? – Queen.
Originally from that classic 80’s movie “Highlander”, this song is to be the most heart wrenching ever sung by Freddie Mercury. Seriously I challenge anyone hearing this for the first 50 times not to end up teary-eyed. I know I never did.
Best listened to with a sword in one hand, and a box of Kleenex in the other.
4: When Somebody Loved Me – Sarah Mclachlan.
Have you watched Toy Story 2? Have you watched Jessie’s flashback to her first owner? Did you listen to that song? Did you cry?
You didn’t? Really?
You frikkin’ liar!
Best listened to just after you realise that your puppy is aging 7 times faster than you. Damn that’s depressing.
3: Winter Song – Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson.
Like probably 90% of it’s fans, I first heard this song at the end of the final episode of “real” Scrubs. It played to a flash-forward of J.D.’s life after leaving Sacred Heart. And you know what because of this piece of music it took me 9 attempts to be able to watch that scene through without breaking down into tears.
Best listened to while walking along a canal, noticing all the death, and decay in the hedgerow alongside it. (Emo or what?!)
2: The Calling – Regina Spektor.
Yes, I know, it’s from the soundtrack to Prince Caspian. Let’s forgive the female singer, who happens to have the coolest name ever, her need to earn a crust. This song just tears me apart when I hear it. The lyrics are tough enough on the old emotional centers, but when she reaches the chorus I just end up curled in a ball on the floor.
Best listened to…well someday best listened to when thinking about god children I don’t have yet.
1: Dance With my Father Again – Could be several people…
Okay speaking of my Partner in Crime, this one’s for her. I have no idea which version gets to her the most, but I went with the Luther Vandross version, because it’s the only one I know. Anyway I’m guessing I better have the tissues, and tea on standby after posting this.
Love you Rosie.
Best listened to from the kitchen while making tea for a tearful Rosie.
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