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strangerep said:
I know, it was very expensive. But I think it was worth it for me.
What are the saddest songs you've heard?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the saddest songs participants have encountered, exploring various genres and personal connections to the music. Participants share their emotional responses to specific songs and lyrics, reflecting on themes of loss, love, and nostalgia.
Discussion Character
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants mention "The Knowing" by The Weeknd and "A-Team" by Ed Sheeran as particularly sad songs, highlighting their emotional impact and lyrical content.
- A participant references the theme song from "A-Team," suggesting that slowing it down reveals deeper themes about life and love.
- Another participant brings up "Song Cry" by Jay-Z as a sad song, while others list various tracks by artists like Joy Division, The Cure, and Pink Floyd, indicating a range of emotional responses to these songs.
- One participant shares a personal connection to a song about Gallipoli, noting its lasting impact over the years and its historical context.
- Several participants share links to songs they find sad, including "Where Have All the Flowers Gone" and "Vincent," discussing their themes and emotional resonance.
- There is mention of a song that was originally a poem submitted to a contest, which raises issues about authorship and exploitation, adding a layer of sadness to its backstory.
- Some participants express a dislike for songs with human voices, stating that they find the voice detracts from the music, while others argue about the emotional weight of certain songs.
- One participant shares lyrics from a song that narrates a painful breakup, emphasizing the emotional turmoil involved.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a variety of opinions on what constitutes a sad song, with no clear consensus on specific tracks or themes. Some songs are universally acknowledged as sad, while others spark debate over their emotional impact.
Contextual Notes
Some discussions touch on personal experiences and interpretations of songs, which may vary widely among participants. The emotional responses are subjective and influenced by individual backgrounds and contexts.
I know, it was very expensive. But I think it was worth it for me.
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strangerep
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Is she cheap? <insert obvious double-entendre here>WannabeNewton said:
The air ticket to New York might bump up the cost, however.
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"In loving memory" by Alter Bridge makes me really sad.
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Well for country western sad songs, you can play them backwards and you get your dog back, your truck back, your wife back, your job back, the local bar reopens, ...
"One Less Bell"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZcA3kiaQb0
and just for something different, "Love Don't Live Here Anymore", later covered by Madonna:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN73JGEkCTA
and one of the bazillion versions of "And I Miss You".
A bit of trivia, the guy and the girl in the video are actually in adjacent rooms.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4sPkS8b62Q
"One Less Bell"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZcA3kiaQb0
and just for something different, "Love Don't Live Here Anymore", later covered by Madonna:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN73JGEkCTA
and one of the bazillion versions of "And I Miss You".
A bit of trivia, the guy and the girl in the video are actually in adjacent rooms.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4sPkS8b62Q
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strangerep said:
I'll pay. I just don't want to be the only guy there
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A Mad World always gets me in a blue mood. It's one of those songs that just get stuck on repeat loop in one's head, for days, weeks and months. I had to really distract myself with other parts of life to shake its hold at one point. I think that is the best way to get one's mind off of bad songs or thoughts or sentiments, to simply do something else!
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Yeah, that's a sad, good song.amos carine said:
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A couple of oldies that get to me are:
At Seventeen by Janis Ian
and Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan
At Seventeen by Janis Ian
and Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan
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coming up on that time of year again...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkaKwXddT_I
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It was brought to my attention by a friend who's sister recently died of lung cancer. She had had a troubled life with a lot of pain, and died too young.
It was brought to my attention by a friend who's sister recently died of lung cancer. She had had a troubled life with a lot of pain, and died too young.
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