Whiskey lullaby lyrics8/5/2023 Written by Mike Shinoda and Eg White, the duo had unwittingly penned Bennington’s unofficial obituary with a song written about, and dedicated to, friend of the band Amy Zaret who had died suddenly following a cancer diagnosis. The song that caused millions of fans to bawl in 2017 after the suicide of lead singer Chester Bennington. Poignant line: “Life is short, but this time it was bigger, than the strength she had to get up off her knees” And if that’s not the epitome of hopelessness, we just don’t know what is. Arguably one of the worst ways to go, which just goes to show how deep in a funk the protagonists were. But worse than that, not just a quick death – this is about drinking yourself to death. Which in this case, is losing someone near and dear to you. The song essentially centres around the idea of someone drinking themselves to death after a tragic event. Arguably one of the great sad songs on this entire list (and we’d argue ever), ‘Whiskey Lullaby’ is a depressing tale of suicide, loss, and heartbreak. Poignant line: “These are some good items, so take a good look around – you may not know it now, but you’re gonna miss this” It’s a tale about people not realising they’re living in a great moment of time, a great moment of their life – and only recognising it upon someone actually pointing it out – or more accurately, when it’s all gone. ![]() And while this song isn’t sad immediately, it’s a song which does two things: tries to put an old head on young shoulders, and also laments life as it’s passed people by. Country music after all, is just stories written to a simple progression. It’s easy to see why there’s a bit of country on this list of sad songs. Read all the latest features, columns and more here. Whether that’s sitting in the car by yourself, curled up in bed hugging a pillow, or in the middle of a crowded street, these songs are set to have the waterworks running in no time. ![]() ![]() So we’ve compiled a list of crushingly sad songs to help you shed a tear or two when you need to. The last few years have been rough, and, with so much still going on in the world from wars, more rampant covid, potential bigger wars, and the lettuce at your local supermarket needing a loan to buy – everyone is entitled to shed a tear or a thousand to help you cope. We all know that a good cry can be extremely cathartic, and what better to bring that out of you than some sad songs? Words by David Ellis Sad songs that make you cry (and a few that maybe don’t anymore)
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