Commissioned for the soundtrack of the 2015 film Furious 7 as a tribute to Fast & Furious actor Paul Walker, who died in a single-vehicle crash on November 30, 2013.
The band's frontman, Chris Martin, wrote this song to comfort his then-wife Gwyneth Paltrow after her father passed. The lyrics offer comfort in times of darkness and the promise of brighter days.
This song was released after the suicide of the band's lead singer, Chester Bennington. Not only has the band, but also the fans have used this song to work through their shared grief. This song promotes the idea that amidst the sorrow every life matters.
This musical is about the friendship between Elphaba and Galinda, who later are The Wicked Witch of the West and Galinda the Good Witch. Even without knowing the broadway musical, this song reminds the listener that someone's influence lasts long after they are gone.
McLachlan wrote this song to bring attention to how many artists in the music community turn to and pass from drug addiction. It offers hope and solace with the assistance of spiritual support.
Michael Jackson sang this song as a tribute to Ryan White, an eighteen year old who was infected with HIV/AIDS from a contaminated blood transfusion. He died one month before his high school graduation. While still describing the pain of the loss, the lyrics also aim to cherish the moments spent with this loved one.
Paul McCartney wrote this song after dreaming of his late mother who died of cancer when he was 14 years old. He mentions that in the dream his mother told him
Garth Brooks has explained that this song is about life. The lyrics insinuate that one should look back and be glad for the good and bad moments of someone's life journey.
This song is a passionate argument against suicide. It provides hopeful understanding that everyone experiences dark times, but you have to hang on and find comfort in others.
Written as a tribute to Marylin Monroe's young passing and was later adapted for the late Princess Diana's funeral. It highlights the way that fame and isolation can go hand in hand. Additionally, a regret of not having a deeper connection and sadness for lives cut short.
A mournful ballad about the end of a relationship and the regret of losing someone you love. The song's lyrics express the idea that mistakes can be hard to fix and that time can't seem to heal them.
About feeling disconnected and unable to meet others' expectations, this song conveys frustration in relationships. While not explicitly about death, the lyrics resonate with the anger and alienation often felt in grief.
A deeply personal exploration of love and betrayal, the narrator expresses a loss of faith in someone they once trusted. Its raw frustration and despair mirror the emotions tied to losing a loved one.
The lyrics touch on longing and regret for someone who’s no longer present. The narrator’s frustration at their helplessness to change the situation adds a poignant layer of sorrow.
Though more existential than specific to grief, the song portrays isolation and frustration in the wake of feeling abandoned. It captures the lonely aftermath of losing a loved one.
Written about her estranged father, this song reflects anger and frustration at abandonment. While not a death, it portrays the grieving process over losing someone emotionally.
