“Billy & Sue” – BJ Thomas (1966)
This is a story about Billy and Sue
They were as in love as were any two
And yet Billy had to die
And when you hear the reason why
You’ll hang your head and cry Read more
“My Last Breath” by Evanescence
The death of a loved one takes a lot out of us. A floodgate of thoughts and emotions open in all corners and we can’t help but fail to comprehend what we think and how we feel. Despite wishing we never have to deal with it, death is a fact of life. Whether it’s all too sudden or an anticipated event, it’s still beyond overwhelming. Read more
You Can Close Your Eyes – James Taylor
Losing someone goes beyond feeling overwhelmed. In fact, there’s not quite a certain word to describe what it feels like to have someone near and dear to you pass away, at times all too soon. Read more
No One But You (Only the Good Die Young) – Queen
People cope with death differently. Others write letters or poems to the departed while some dedicate songs.
Music truly is a powerful thing. It evokes emotions and expresses how we feel when we are at a loss for words. That’s why countless funerals and tributes include songs in their services. There are countless funeral songs out there. One of the most iconic is Queen’s “No One But You (Only the Good Die Young).
“I’ll See You Again” – Frank Sinatra
The death of a loved one is the single most difficult experience everyone goes through. Whether it has been anticipated or came as a shocking surprise, it is truly unlike any other ordeal. Read more
Time of Your Life by Green Day
Green Day may be one of those bands that does not hold real stellar promise due to its defined genre (punk rock), which proudly considers itself apart from the popular mainstream. But this band has written songs that took their prestige to a whole new level. These songs are no doubt going to be timeless in the next generations. Ironically, the type of songs that often stuck in the standard enduring playlist are those with themes that often teach people how to write eulogy. The sadder these songs are, the more people would listen to them. Read more
Seasons of Love – Performed by the cast of Rent
Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
Five hundred twenty five thousand moments, oh dear
Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
How do you measure, measure a year? Read more
Loving Angels Instead – The Story of Robbie Williams’ “Angels”
“When I’m feeling weak
And my pain walks down a one way street
I look above
And I know I’ll always be blessed with love” Read more
A Promise of Forever in Collin Raye’s “Love, Me”
Love Me by Collin Raye
I read a note my Grandma wrote back in 1923
Grandpa kept it in his coat, and he showed it once to me
He said, “Boy, you might not understand, but a long, long time ago,
Grandma’s daddy didn’t like me none, but I love your Grandma so. Read more
The Story Behind Paul McCartney’s “Little Willow”
Little Willow by Paul McCartney
Bend, little willow, wind’s gonna blow you
Hard and cold tonight
Life, as it happens, nobody warns you
Willow, hold on tight
