Lea Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Someone very, very close to me lost someone very close to her through suicide last night. I need a song to help her feel better and to help her understand that some people just feel hopeless and nothing you can do will make them better. She relates through music and loves just about anything. She is 25 and carrying a heavy load right now. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 ...all I can think of are very sad songs... and I doubt it will help... Sorry, Lea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Everybody Hurts Death Is Not the End ~ Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds (here feat. Kylie Minogue, Shane MacGowan(I think?) and Blixa Bargeld on vocals)... Bob Dylan cover PS You Rock My World ~ Eels... or simply the whole Electro-shock Blues album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea Posted May 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Thanks Farin I like the Eels song. I think this is a very difficult subject and trying to think up songs for comforting the people suffering through the aftermath is near impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 I don't think songs about suicide would be best. I can think of a dozen right now, but they're too depressing and sad - and don't offer any positive message. Personally, I'd choose instrumental songs from Classical to Modern Pop. "Sketch For Summer" by The Durutti Column "Sleepwalk" by Santo And Johnny One song with lyrics that came to mind was Collective Soul's "The World I Know." I don't like their songs, but the lyrics are a bit apropos. "Has our conscience shown? Has the sweet breeze blown? Has all kindness gone? Hope still lingers on. I drink myself of newfound pity Sitting alone in New York City And I don't know why. Are we listening? Hymns of offering. Have we eyes to see? Love is gathering. All the words that I've been reading Have now started the act of bleeding Into one. So I walk up on high And I step to the edge To see my world below. And I laugh at myself While the tears roll down. 'Cause it's the world I know. It's the world I know." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zabadak Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Honey - Bobby Goldsboro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 There are not any words that I can come up with when regarding a person thinking about ending their life. I've thought about it . . . though, rationalization overpowered a weak solution to an eternal mistake. One thing I've learned about suicide is; There was nothing I could do to change their drastic decision. I feel that suicide hurts those that wish they could have done something. Sadly, nothing can be done once one is so depressed that life is no longer important. I pray for those that feel sad. I Used to Love Her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydaholic Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 As previous posters have said, songs about suicide probably wouldn't be best, so I have some suggestions that you could check out to see if you think they're suitable. -------------- 1. Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On"; the whole album. 2. U2's music is very positive and uplifting; try some of their stuff out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 "Don't Let It Bring You Down" by Neil Young is one I tend to go to when I'm going through some stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhivko Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 "There were days when you've been angry pushing everyone away and when i call to hear your voice you wouldn't even pick up the phone. There will be a day that's commin' when i'll call you once again to say i'm missing you and that i love you for a very last time. Would you search for me among the souls if you knew that i am lost would you shout my name until you lose your voice Would you look them in their face seeking for my eyes to find would you give up everything you have just to have me for one last time. And finally you sit alone pushing everyone away looking at the table and the phone and waiting .. for my call." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildChild80 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 I've experienced this myself not suicide particularly, but someone dying young that was close to me. I had a couple songs get me through that hard time. Cinderella- Through the Rain Escape Club- I'll be there Gary Allan- Life ain't always Beautiful (If you know the story of Gary Allen and his wife...he suffered from his wife killing herself a few years back) I hope these help anybody who suffers from the lost of someone that's gone and not coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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