It’s something that’s never really been cleared up. Written about transexual Candy Darling, the New York socialite and member of Andy Warhol’s coterie, The Velvet Underground find sadness and shyness beneath the exterior in this small, delicate, slow song. Like everything else she produces, it's a beautiful mix of melancholy and more capital-F feelings. Lauv perfectly describes the current state of our society in a poignant song called "Modern Loneliness," reflecting on how we're "never alone, but always depressed." In "Lonely," we're introduced to a Justin Bieber we've quite literally never heard before—incredibly emotional, honest, and, well, lonely. Lyrics like, "Everybody's gotta live / And everybody's gonna die / Everybody just wanna have a good, good time" give fans an inescapable feeling that Miller knew what was coming next. Speaking of being incredibly vulnerable, Halsey has always been unfiltered in her lyrics. Neil Young, ‘The Needle And The Damage Done’ Heroin was rife among the California scene that Neil Young mixed in, and this song, written about Crazy Horse guitarist Danny Whitten, is a stark, heartbreaking observation on drug use. sad songs 2020 & more classics and love songs. “Open you’re eyes and what do you see? On the face of it, a laserquest should be a great day out. A tragic character himself, Nick Drake’s glorious music tapped into a beautiful, calm and very English form of melancholy. Loyal PARTYNEXTDOOR fans won't be surprised to see "Another Day" on this list. Thom Yorke’s lyrics come partly from the advice he received from Michael Stipe about the pressures of touring. In ‘The Shadowlands’, roaches climb the walls, mummy hides the pearls, she’s angry like a salesman. The harmonica is haunting, and pained. LCD Soundsystem – ‘All I Want’. “Candy says, ‘I’ve come to hate my body’,” it begins. The Beatles – ‘Eleanor Rigby’. “I’m not here’, “this isn’t happening”… sounds like someone wants a break. The Verve – ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’. There’s pure desperation in this stunning Dolly Parton song, once covered by The White Stripes. Pearl Jam – ‘Black’. Pink Floyd – ‘Wish You Were Here’. SAD SONGS 2021 - Sad Love Songs Playlist Every week, we update our playlist with the new top sad songs. The Cure – ‘Pictures Of You’. It’s a sorrowful number made all the more potent because it’s true. Whatever you're going through—whether that's attempting to wrap your head around the pandemic that's upended our lives, dismantling the systemic racism our country faces, coping with heartbreak after someone recently ghosted you, or simply feeling all of the feels after an excruciatingly long week, sadness comes in all forms and these new songs are here to help us take a few breaths, exhale, and release it. ... album deluxe edition, XXL takes a look at all of X's many styles to rank his 30 best songs. It’s a rant and shrug at the universe from the album ‘I See A Darkness’ which has the fitting cover art of an evil-looking skull. Ballads tend to make the best sad love songs, and this song is no exception. One thing’s for certain: this song taps into a kind of sweet-sad ennui that was the polar opposite of The Verve’s trademark swagger. Morrissey – ‘Every Day Is Like Sunday’. All James Murphy wants his ‘your pity’ and ‘your bitter tears’. Jonny Lang Kenny Wayne Shephard Shannon Curfman (especially her 1st album, when she was only 14) ((Might I say simply “WOW”) Robert Cray Indigenous Blues Traveller From Taylor Swift and Bon Iver's "Exile" to Meek Mill and Roddy Ricch's "Letter to Nipsey," this is our running list of the best sad songs of 2020. Your taste in … You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Listen to it when you need an extra dose of maturity. Some days are meant for staying in a sad mood, and the best way to wallow in it is with a good playlist, right? "If I Die Young" sung by Naya Rivera on "Glee" If I die … Kasabian – ‘Goodbye Kiss’. The world was moved to tears when Demi Lovato performed her new single, "Anyone," at the 2020 Grammys. In "Flawed," Wale and Gunna capture the somber realization when a person—flaws and all—no longer serves a purpose in your life, despite the history you two had. Sufjan Stevens, ‘John Wayne Gacy Jr’. If you're not in the mood for bangers like "Bloody Valentine," "My Ex's Best Friend," and "Title Track," put on "Play This When I'm Gone" for a slower, vulnerable reflection on the singer's life. Also “The sun ain’t gonna shine any more… when you’re without her” is probably the worst thing to say if you’re comforting a heartbroken pal. It may have been released 31 years ago, but there’s a topicality to ‘The River’s’ tale of a young couple struggling to survive in tough economic times in a dead-end town. This song is sad enough to begin with but if you’re a Sparklehorse fan, jeez, you’re going to be sobbing. We miss you, Jeff. Every song on Mac Miller's posthumous album, Circles, feels a bit soul-crushing knowing that we're never going to hear new sound from the rapper again. It’s hard to separate thoughts of Elliott Smith’s music from thoughts of his tragic demise. Like I said, an absolute banger. Throughout the somber piano melody, the 26-year-old reflects on his past mistakes and opens up about the way early fame dramatically affected his life. It’s a bleak, desperate picture of heart-break.” I’ll pretend that you were just some lover,” he says – but we all know he’s kidding himself. Kehlani and James Blake are the duo I didn't know I needed after listening to "Grieving" from Kehlani's incredible sophomore album, It Was Good Until It Wasn't. Alex Turner’s on typically brilliant form here lyrically. “Trying hard to breathe, head between my knees/ take my hand and squeeze, say I’m alright,” says Van Etten in one of the most wrenching songs on her desolate album ‘Tramp’. “It upsets me, that song,” Albarn has said. Radiohead – ‘How To Disappear Completely’. Arctic Monkeys – ‘Love Is A Laserquest’. The world's defining voice in music and pop culture since 1952. Beneath the brassy exterior, Winehouse had a real fragility that was never better bared than on this iconic track, and its monochrome video. By … It’s a drowsy hymn of defeat that’s been covered by many and used on numerous film soundtracks, includingThe Craft and Stealing Beauty. Even if you're not a Bieber fan, it's worth a listen. Johnny Cash – ‘Hurt’. Death Cab For Cutie – ‘Transatlanticism’. Morrissey – ‘Every Day Is Like Sunday’. "Over ice, I'm freezing / Beautiful eyes, deceiving / We may die this evening / Coughing, wheezing, bleeding." Perhaps the definitive song about getting the Sunday blues, Moz directs his ire at the grease-tea and deals of a silent and grey coastal town “that they forgot to bomb”. Bat For Lashes – ‘Laura’. Check out the 73 best heartbreak songs, including hits from Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, and Taylor Swift. When you're reeling from heartbreak, play Machine Gun Kelly's "Forget Me Too" featuring Halsey and be prepared to Let. All we want if for him to start up LCD Soundsystem and headline a major festival next year. If you can bear the sorrow, this is a perfect song to remember him by. Anyone got a tissue? “I just want to be a woman,” cries Beth Gibbons. Mike Hadreas (he’s not really called Perfume Genius, silly) explained its meaning: “It’s a song for a man whose lover has died. We may earn commission from the links on this page. It. We’ve rounded up the best sad modern pop songs for when you’re feeling down, but still want a little sunshine. Hailee Steinfeld entered 2020 by releasing her heartbreaking single, "Wrong Direction," about a past relationship with a partner who was unfaithful to her. pop music has got “sadder” in the past 30 years, 50 beautifully sad songs – Spotify playlist. What to Buy From Madewell's Secret Stock Sale, Jaclyn Rothenberg Pursues Pantsuits In Every Color, Listen to the Best New Love Songs of 2021 (So Far). Deft sketches that say so much. Jeff Buckley – ‘Morning Theft’. Though it’s not immediately obvious, this track describes the process of taking a girlfriend to get an abortion. ‘Skinny Love’ is about not wanting to end a relationship but knowing you have to (probably). Eddie Vedder stated that “fragile songs get crushed by the business. Leon Bridges and John Mayer dropped a melancholy quarantine jam to listen to while we stare at the ceiling and count the days we've been inside, pondering how we got here. “With all the will in the world/Diving for dear life/When we could be diving for pearls.” Gets you in the gut. By Glamou r. February 11, 2020. Rachel Epstein is the associate editor at Marie Claire, where she covers culture, lifestyle, and politics. Written about the relationship between Karen O and Liars frontman Angus Andrew, ‘Maps’ describes them being pulled apart on respective tours. Here are some tracks from Soccer Mommy, Billie Eilish, Mac Miller and more, … A playlist featuring Ondi Vil, Billie Eilish, Ali Gatie, and others . The first track to be heard from Natasha Khan’s ‘The Haunted Man’ is a beauty. Soulful desperation at its best. Didn’t sound quite so sad when recently covered by The Darkness, though. Britpop wasn’t all about knees-ups and ‘cor blimey, missus’ type stuff. Perfume Genius’s music is so heartbreakingly sad that even he cries at his live shows, as well as the rest of the audience. "And I've stared at the sky in Milwaukee / And hoped that my father would finally call me / And it's just these things that I'm thinking for hours / And I'm picking my hair out in clumps in the shower / I lost the love of my life to an ivory powder / But then I realize that I'm no higher power.". “Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head,” it begins. while you consider texting your ex. Amy Lee is an amazing vocalist, and her songs reflect on the true tragedy of life. While many consider it to be lazily written, I understand the true meaning of the words, and the emotions evoked in this song. 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