Category Archives: Expressive Music

“In Case You Don’t Live Forever” by Ben Platt

Melodic ballad honors those who’ve come before us
Posted on April 26, 2024 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Ben Platt’s powerful song, “In Case You Don’t Live Forever,” is the love letter all of us would want to write a parent, friend or mentor who’d served as a guide in our lives. Released in 2019 on his debut … Continue reading →

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“Visiting Hours” by Ed Sheeran

A heartfelt ballad that may resonate with anyone who has lost a close friend
Posted on April 5, 2024 by Mitch Lobrovich (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

There are relationships that we have with friends and mentors that we simply don’t want to end, and Ed Sheeran’s “Visiting Hours” poignantly expresses the longing to have more time with someone close to our heart.

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“Many Rivers to Cross” by Jimmy Cliff

A moving and expressive song of hardship and struggle
Posted on March 26, 2024 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The grandfather of reggae singer Jimmy Cliff wrote “Many Rivers To Cross” at the mere age of 21, and to this day, it is still considered one of the most soulful songs of his decades-long career. The heartbreaking lyrics relay … Continue reading →

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“The Fear of Losing This” by Florist

A reflective, indie-pop song asks how we can make peace with life's impermanence
Posted on March 8, 2024 by Monica Salazar (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

“The Fear of Losing This,” by indie folk group Florist, delves into the confrontation of life’s ephemeral nature and the quest to find solace in the inevitability of loss. Emily Sprague, Florist’s vocalist and songwriter, showcases her unique ability to … Continue reading →

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“This is What Losing Someone Feels Like” by JVKE

A song about the pain of losing someone, the grief that follows, and some advice about reaching out
Posted on February 24, 2024 by Carolyn Harmon (Blog Writer) SevenPonds.com

“This is What Losing Someone Feels Like” is a poignant conversation with the person who is gone while also offering advice to listeners. The co-writer and performer — 22-year-old JVKE, pronounced Jake — was born Jacob Dodge Lawson and is … Continue reading →

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“Two Daughters and a Beautiful Wife” by the Drive-By Truckers

Southern rock legends, the Drive-By Truckers, create a pure expression of grief
Posted on February 15, 2024 by Aaron Weaver (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The Drive-By Truckers, known for their narrative-driven Southern rock sound, have a penchant for crafting songs that dive directly into the heart of things. One such masterpiece is “Two Daughters and a Beautiful Wife,” a track that tries to makes … Continue reading →

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