Do you enjoy immersing in intensely crafted lines flowing with captivating music? One that stirs your soul with fiercely rushing emotions? If yes, why not listen to songs taken from the tragic sea of real-life incidents? From Jeremy to Tears in Heaven, here are some soul-stirring songs to add to your playlist.
Jeremy
Jeremy by Pearl Jam is an excruciating song that spills the themes of bullying and suicide. This song is inspired by the suicide of a forlorn sophomore who shot himself in front of his classmates, back in 1991. Each line, woven with heart-rending words, was written from a classmate’s perspective.
The Wreck of Edmund Fitzgerald
Here comes a song that memorialises the tragic disappearance of Edmund Fitzgerald in 1971. The incident caused by the catastrophic storm took the lives of all crewmen in the Lake freighter. Gordon Lightfoot crafted this song after reading the news article about this shipwreck, titled as “The Cruellest Month” appeared in Newsweek magazine. The song woven with strings of details is appreciated for its striking accuracy.
Fire And Rain
James Taylor’s Fire And Rise is a song that covers more than one incident. From the suicide of his childhood friend Suzanne to his addiction to drugs, the song revealed Taylor’s mental battles during the initial years of his career. Though the song outpours the depression and struggles sprouted by his initial failure, his songs later gained popularity and made him a renowned singer.
Hey Jude
Hey Jude by The Beatles is a song woven to lift a young boy from sinking into sorrow. McCartney couldn’t bear to see John Lennon’s son being beaten at such an excruciating time due to the separation of his parents. Though the song was originally sung to the boy as “Hey Jules”, it was changed to “Hey Judes” for the rhythmic flow and beat.
Tears in Heaven
Tears in Heaven crafted by Eric Clapton is another tragic song with the depth to stir the hearts of listeners. Clapton knitted the songs from his own tragic incident where his beloved son fell out of the window of the 53rd floor, breaking Clapton’s heart into pieces. In Tears in Heaven, Clapton asks his son, “Would you know my name? If I saw you in heaven? Would it be the same If I saw you in heaven?”.
