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"Cats In The Cradle" - Harry Chapin
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...that's one of very few songs that brings tears to my eyes, though only since I've had children of my own.  And it's one of the reasons I've got pretty much no hobbies left, as I give pretty much all my free time to my children.

Depressing whole albums:
The Wall/The Final Cut - Pink Floyd
Script For a Jester's Tear- Marillion (brilliant, but depressing)

Phil

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3. Bother -Stone Sour

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My list could probably go on forever as well, Jessica, but this one is definitely way up there on my list. The first time I listened to this song I cried; there was a lot happening at that time in my life and this song allowed me to release my grief.....for those who haven't heard this song, here are the lyrics:


"Wish I was too dead to cry
My self-affliction fades
Stones to throw at my creator
Masochists to which I cater
You don't need to bother;
I don't need to be
I'll keep slipping farther
But once I hold on,
I won't let go 'til it bleeds

Wish I was too dead to care
If indeed I cared at all
Never had a voice to protest
So you fed me sh*t to digest
I wish I had a reason;
my flaws are open season
For this, I gave up trying
One good turn deserves my dying

You don't need to bother;
I don't need to be
I'll keep slipping farther
But once I hold on,
I won't let go 'til it bleeds

Wish I'd died instead of lived
A zombie hides my face
Shell forgotten
with its memories
Diaries left
with cryptic entries

And you don't need to bother;
I don't need to be
I'll keep slipping farther
But once I hold on,
I won't let go 'til it bleeds

You don't need to bother;
I don't need to be
I'll keep slipping farther
But once I hold on:
I'll never live down my deceit"

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"Everybody Hurts" - REM
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Actually this song picks me up...it makes me realize that I'm not the only one who feels this way and that it's okay and normal...and that the feeling will pass and everything will be alright! And I LOVE the video!

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"Dust In The Wind" Kansas sounds pretty depressing. :(

Howard
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I forgot about this one.  That one goes on my list.  It's a great song though.

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My Bloody Valentine--Good Charlotte


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i thought "bloody valentine" was funny, in a twisted way.  gotta feel bad for the girl when she discovers her bloody valentine though...

"say anything" is pretty depressing too... :(

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5)  That really famous Chris Isaak song-The whole melodie just makes me want to crawl into bed and cry.

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A lot of his songs are like that. He's the Rockabilly version of Morrissey. "Can't Do A Thing (To Stop Me)" is the saddest one I've heard, notwithstanding the instrumental version of the song you're referring to...

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Morrissey- Everyday Is Like Sunday
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Great song, but I personally don't think that it's that depressing. Then again, Morrissey/The Smiths are ALWAYS called depressing. Some just don't see the humour in it ;D

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Great song, but I personally don't think that it's that depressing. Then again, Morrissey/The Smiths are ALWAYS called depressing. Some just don't see the humour in it ;D
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The music video for that song is beautiful. It conveys the same feeling that Simply Red's video for "Holding Back The Years" does. It's kind of melancholy and, of course, I'm in love with the young lady/protagonist. She has these beautiful blue eyes, soft-looking fair skin, and short brown hair. Really good song too ;)

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Great song, but I personally don't think that it's that depressing. Then again, Morrissey/The Smiths are ALWAYS called depressing. Some just don't see the humour in it ;D
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Very true...

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Led Zepplin "Stairway To Heaven"
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'Stairway...' is depressing?

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'Stairway...' is depressing?
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...not to the extent of the others I listed, but still...


maybe it's just me.  ::) :D


PS: Don't get me wrong, the song is one of the greatest ever.

PPS: To me, any song with a slower beat is depressing ::)

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"Someone Saved My Life Tonight" by Elton John (a story about one of Elton's attempts at suicide)
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Must admit, I find the thought that someone saved Elton John's life acutely depressing...

...and I'd like to add Ozzy's tribute to Randy Rhoads: Goodbye to Romance

Phil

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Must admit, I find the thought that someone saved Elton John's life acutely depressing...

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:-/ :-X :(

I can't believe I forgot about "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" the first time this was posted.  One of my all-time faves, yet so sad.