Tag Archives: songs about death




”Fruit Tree” by Nick Drake

Nick Drake's gorgeous ode to tortured fame highlights life and death
Posted on September 8, 2015 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Few songs capture the artist’s life as perfectly as Nick Drake’s “Fruit Tree.” Drake’s own life was filled with anguish as he struggled with depression and addiction, eventually consuming him entirely at just 26 years old. Despite his tormented history, … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Funeral Song: “Morningside” by Neil Diamond

This hauntingly beautiful song paints a picture of the lasting gift an elderly man, who died alone, gave his children
Posted on August 25, 2015 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

In 1972, Neil Diamond released a very touching song he wrote called “Morningside” on his album, Moods. “Morningside” was heavily inspired by Neil Diamond’s own reflections about his grandparents’ deaths. In his own words, “Morningside is a very sad song. … Continue reading →

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Listen to This Song Parody about End-of-Life Care

Eminem and Rihanna get a one-of-a-kind remix
Posted on August 12, 2015 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

You’ve never heard Rihanna and Eminem like this. ZDoggMD rewrote the lyrics to their song, “Love The Way You Lie,” but with a twist. The new parody song, “Ain’t The Way to Die,” speaks candidly about the dying process and … Continue reading →

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”There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” by The Smiths

Morrissey croons about love conquering death in this classic memorial song from The Smiths
Posted on February 10, 2015 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The Smiths’ frontman Morrissey isn’t squeamish about death. He’s mused on the subject dozens of times throughout his expansive career in The Smiths and as a solo artist. His fascination with death is showcased best in the 1992 hit “There … Continue reading →

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