25 most depressing songs ... ever!

jag · Post by **jag** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 1:49 pm

It seems to me that, some years ago, there was a recording titled "Once You Understand" by a group known as Think, which was a bit of a downer. Teen is misunderstood...teen attempts to assert independence...teen feels oppressed...teen commits suicide...you know, a senseless loss of a promising young life.

Scott Reppert · Post by **Scott Reppert** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 2:00 pm

jag wrote:It seems to me that, some years ago, there was a recording titled "Once You Understand" by a group known as Think, which was a bit of a downer. Teen is misunderstood...teen attempts to assert independence...teen feels oppressed...teen commits suicide...you know, a senseless loss of a promising young life.

"Once You Understand" by Think. It was around 1970 or '71, it was on Laurie, it entered the charts at least two different times (at least), and I just got a nice digital copy of it.

"Things get a little easier, once you understand"
"Son, there's more to life than joining a group"...

Big Media · Post by **Big Media** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:59 pm

Lee wrote:Any song by Nickelback depresses me.

Ditto.

Also, Bitch, Imakillyou by Eminem should have made the list.

AmpedNow · Post by **AmpedNow** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:23 pm

Arp2 wrote:To me, though I'm not sure which earns the title, the most depressing song would have to be one that works to move culture and mores in the negative direction.

How about the entire Nashville establishment?

genlock wrote:"Hail To The Redskins".

Why all the 'Skins hating?

Actually, had they got past Seattle, it is conceivable that they could've went through Dallas and NY. NE? Dunno. A 52-7 defeat earlier in the season would be a tough monkey to shake so soon.

As much as it pains me to say it, congrats to the Giants. They rightfully earned this victory high.

We'll see you next season.

AmpedNow · Post by **AmpedNow** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:34 pm

Back to music...

I'm actually amazed on how many negative tunes actually put me in a good mood...

System Of a Down has some depressing stuff, but their music actually puts me in a humorous mood for some reason. I feel great after jamming Chop Suey, BYOB, etc. It's weird...

Sometimes, I just like to rock out I guess.

Probably the absolute most depressing song in history is some old song about a sick little boy dying on Santa's lap while asking for his last Xmas wish... That damn thing makes you just want to cancel Christmas all together...

Help me out, radiofan...

radiofan · Post by **radiofan** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:48 pm

Krockpot wrote:Back to music...

I'm actually amazed on how many negative tunes actually put me in a good mood...

System Of a Down has some depressing stuff, but their music actually puts me in a humorous mood for some reason. I feel great after jamming Chop Suey, BYOB, etc. It's weird...

Sometimes, I just like to rock out I guess.

Probably the absolute most depressing song in history is some old song about a sick little boy dying on Santa's lap while asking for his last Xmas wish... That damn thing makes you just want to cancel Christmas all together...

Help me out, radiofan...

Red Sovine - Faith In Santa
Warning this song may be hazardous to your health!

fearpeddler · Post by **fearpeddler** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:52 pm

karma police was a pretty sad toon, made me feel alot better to think "glad i'm not that guy"...

Lee · Post by **Lee** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:01 pm

I'm a sucker for music threads.

Type O Negative are the kings of depressing music. Try "Red Water (Christmas Mourning)", or Bloody Kisses (A Death in the Family).

fearpeddler · Post by **fearpeddler** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:13 pm

type o is one of those bands who's music tagged along with alot of good memories

Lee · Post by **Lee** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:19 pm

Same here.

Goth girls and the smell of clove cigs.

Those were the days...

jag · Post by **jag** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:07 am

This is an old one, but it's depressing in the fact that it's so over-the-top that it's almost insulting.

"Last Kiss"

OK, let's examine this, shall we? This kid is driving his dad's car (which, given when the song was done, was likely to have been a gargantuan hunk of Detroit iron). He's driving left of center (why else did he have to swerve right?). He's going too fast (remember those "crying tires?") and consider that the vehicle he tried to avoid was "straight ahead." His girlfriend is killed and the kid blames GOD?!

Now, what's even worse is that "Last Kiss" is based on a true story! But, it was watered down (actually, three people died and two were seriously injured) and over-sweetened into the pseudo-romanticized bit of musical confectionery in which the gesture of a kiss takes precedence over life itself.

Pass the Elavil!

Scott Reppert · Post by **Scott Reppert** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:33 am

jag wrote:"Last Kiss"

We could also include the much better written parody "I Want My Baby Back" by Jimmy Cross. If you have never heard it, it is "Last Kiss" with the added verse of him going to the graveyard and being reunited with his baby. The last chorus is sung from INSIDE the coffin.

"Oh, baby, I DIG you so much"...

AmpedNow · Post by **AmpedNow** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 4:51 pm

jag wrote:This is an old one, but it's depressing in the fact that it's so over-the-top that it's almost insulting.

"Last Kiss"

OK, let's examine this, shall we? This kid is driving his dad's car (which, given when the song was done, was likely to have been a gargantuan hunk of Detroit iron). He's driving left of center (why else did he have to swerve right?). He's going too fast (remember those "crying tires?") and consider that the vehicle he tried to avoid was "straight ahead." His girlfriend is killed and the kid blames GOD?!

Now, what's even worse is that "Last Kiss" is based on a true story! But, it was watered down (actually, three people died and two were seriously injured) and over-sweetened into the pseudo-romanticized bit of musical confectionery in which the gesture of a kiss takes precedence over life itself.

Pass the Elavil!

Wow.

You win...

fearpeddler · Post by **fearpeddler** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:35 pm

totally forgot about that one..