Tag Archives: Expressive Music

“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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“Cremation (Ashes to Ashes)” by Lou Reed

The late singer of the Velvet Underground grieves on the album “Magic and Loss"
Posted on August 4, 2023 by Erin Fleming (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Lou Reed’s signature lyrical style – a mixture of stark realism with dreamy symbolism – is why fans consider him as much a poet as a songwriter. It also happens to be a moving and effective way that many of … Continue reading →

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“Love Is Stronger Than Death” by The The

The song touches on the nuances of death and its meanings
Posted on June 25, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Love Is Stronger Than Death” by English post-punk band The The is an emotional song about the many facets of death and how we can understand them. Singer/songwriter Matt Johnson begins the song by repeating the word “love” six times. … Continue reading →

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“Why Walk When You Can Fly?” by Mary Chapin Carpenter

A song that urges living life to the fullest
Posted on May 28, 2019 by Melissa Gouty

“In this world there’s a whole lot of trouble, baby, In this world, there’s a whole lot of pain. . .” Anyone grieving the death of a loved one, reeling from a terminal diagnosis, or struggling after a tragedy can … Continue reading →

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“Airplanes” by Local Natives

The song is dedicated to one band member's grandfather
Posted on May 14, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Airplanes” by indie rock band Local Natives describes one band member’s feelings regarding his grandfather who died when the musician was a young boy. A bit of research reveals that the song is about keyboardist Kelcey Ayer’s grandfather. The lyrics … Continue reading →

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“Life Without You” by Stevie Ray Vaughan

The song was written following the death of a close friend
Posted on April 2, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The death of a loved one is a harrowing experience. Sometimes the grief is so overwhelming that it’s difficult to know the best way to honor them. Writing a memorial song commemorating your loved one who died is certainly a … Continue reading →

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