Who needs a fancy coffin when you’ve got Glad Bags? We're on to you!). We have no idea what this song is really about -- family obligations, depression, addiction -- but it includes the word “funeral” a lot and has such a great melody we thought it best to share if you’ve never heard it before. So, no, “My Girlfriend’s Dead” isn’t an ode to a former lover whose life was cut much too short by various horrendous things like “leukemia,” “sometimes bulimia” or “a great big truck." Not do you have to know they have been defined as a fusion between Motley Crüe and the Misfits. There’s no doubt about it. However, this one kind of catapults their hilarity to all new levels. One type of song that should be on any “emo playlist” are ones about death. Right now? The perfect combo. Brendan’s Death Song by Red Hot Chili Peppers. In Volume CXVIII, Number 117 of Columbia Daily Spectator, published on November 10, 1994, Vinnie talks about a comment he made after shock punk singer GG Allin died (who talked a lot about dying), saying that GG’s dead body should have been put on display during performances so that people could hit it with a bat, making it like a rotting piñata. Heck, there’s even a jaw harp! But there’s nothing pretty about a murderous wind. Mobile users: sorry, this won’t work for you. We guess that’s one of the pluses of a zombie apocalypse. Hallelujah! In the aptly named “Dead and Lovely,” Tom Waits tells the story of a girl who married for love and is dead because of it, implying that the guy she married killed her. The world might be ending, but it’s a party. Here are 20 of the best uplifting funeral song ideas to leave loved ones with happy memories – and remember, if you have an Avalon funeral plan , you can include song requests in your personal request form. Have nursery rhymes always been this evil? In the song, he makes references like “Babylon to Zion” and “praise the most high.”. Within a short span of 50 seconds, singer/bassist Fat Mike talks about wanting to see the Constitution burn, the White House overturn as well as “blue blood bleed red,” before making some direct hits at various organizations, using rather insightfully disturbing words that actually directly correlate to what Fat Mike wants to kill, saying he wants to “lynch” the KKK and “pull” and “shoot” the NRA. Dang! Heck, “It’s The End Of The World …” is played at The Boneyard at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (a rather fitting placement, seeing as bones signify death). If seasons don’t fear the reaper, why should humans, asks The Blue Oyster Cult. “I’ll Be Missing You” by Diddy, Faith Evans, 112. "Happy Songs of Death" is a joyful juxtaposition of the morbid and the comic that celebrates murder ballads, the Black Death and starving to death. So, according to Billy Joel, be bad. You can kill your exes if they’ve become zombies without having to deal with the ramifications of the law. The first, while sung over a creepy melody, is "I'm gonna die someday, and then I'll be gone, and it'll be okay." ", But it only gets worse. Time to Say Goodbye was originally sung by the famous Andrea Bocelli. Sure, “The End Of The World Party” opens and ends with Zach Johnson’s characteristic unclean vocal assault, the classic high-pitched-scream-followed-by-guttural-growl combo, as he belts out “Bring me the dawn of the dead,” all of which is embellished by brutal guitars and menacing reverbs. White Whale. Plus, he enjoys dabbling in subject matters involving horrific, often sleazy characters. Right off the bat, is that even Foster the People in that picture? Album Notes In memory of Michael Younger. It’s a ragtime. The party animal has also admitted that the album on which the song appears, I Get Wet, was majorly inspired (pun intended) by his love for “intense, major-key” music. A popular 90’s song about turning back time and the shock … after the words "your dark brother." But would these songs work in a "crying-inducing" playlist if they sound happy? Ol’ Blue Eyes lived life to the fullest on his terms. A song that references WWII and a suicide that affected the band in one tight, rocking package. NOFX are known for their inappropriate lyrics, oftentimes revolving around childish things. Maybe we should return to how it was done, like this specific form of protest against the war in Vietnam by Country Joe & The Fish. Create, store and share important documents that your loved ones might need. We also dig the classic guitar riff and smooth pacing of this 1976 hit. Tom Waits is probably one of the greatest artists who’s ever (and will ever) live. SUBSCRIBE for more metal, and fun things! Like the game, most of the song is immensely humorous. Sad Songs About Death That are Sure to Comfort You. In 1945, World War II ended and Frank and her sister Margot died of typhus. This Christmas staple is so upbeat and light, until you start thinking about poor old grandma dead in the street after a St. Nick hit-and-run. Unable to breathe. Funeral Songs For Death Of Spouse; Funeral Songs By Up & Coming Artists; All funeral songs in our list are available for purchase and download today. The classic, most touching funeral songs. were either on every drug known to man while writing Wasted Mind—and somehow were able to write a perfect (or pretty darn close) representation of the interminable mental and physical insanity that manifests during the most ridiculously accentuated highs and lows of drug abuse in a coherent and profound way without dying—or are just really good at writing hyperbole. Everlast has a religious point of view of life (and the afterlife). 2. Let this be a lesson: Being good leads to an early death. Conor fell from a window of a 53rd-floor … The lyric "all when I'd want to keep white roses in their eyes" could be seen as a reference to the White Rose resistance group that existed in Nazi Germany in the early 1940s... Also referenced in the song is a "dark brother wrapped in white." At least it helped the song's grieving protagonist, and his suspicious grandpa, believe in Santa. (So you can cross ‘funeral songs’ off your funeral planning ‘to do’ list.) A double whammy! No I ain't looking for forgiveness, but before I'm six foot deep So, yes, a song about killing on an album that’s inspired by intense, major-key music would come out sounding like Ready To Die. The catchy chorus qualifies this 70s hit as upbeat ("we had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun"). As you probably gathered, the song before this one is also called “We’re All Gonna Die.” The reason why AJJ’s version "won" is because the melody is just a little cheerier (straight up guitar strumming) and the lyrics are more serious. (Don't skip town, grandpa. After losing a loved one, it can be tough to find the right words to express what you feel. We find out it's a “love for fire.” So, yes, the song is more about death (even though it’s the death of a relationship… and one of the lovers). I'd offer you my hand it would hurt too much to watch you die.” Somehow when being sung by a cherubic blonde kid it doesn’t seem so bad. Staring down the bullet, let me make my final stand. Enjoy this happy, feel-good music and upbeat songs! Here you go. There are some dead giveaways, like a somber melody or a slow beat. Danny Elfman has gone on to become the premier music man for movies, mainly Tim Burton films and other whimsical endeavors (The Simpsons theme). Even beyond his music, singer/guitarist Matt Skiba (yes, he’s in blink-182 now with Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus) has shown an affinity for being cheeky in his personal life by professing his role as a Satanist, saying he’s a long-time member of the LaVeyan Church of Satan even though he’s profusely stated that he doesn’t take it seriously and does so because he enjoys "ruffling people's feathers and poking fun at organized religion.”. Happy Death: 20 Songs About Dying That Are Insanely Cheerful 20 "Do The Sick" – Direct Hit! While “Go Die” is essentially a song about a pretty horrific breakup and therefore filled with overt emo-ness (especially the verses), singer Sean Kennedy throws all of the sadness away during the last line of the chorus (which is in a major key) by singing, “Now that it's all over, I want you to go die, die,” complete with a happy pop punk riff to top it off. 'Cause I've lived life to the fullest, let the boy die like a man Indenialism 5. Starting with my song where I say goodbye. Maybe this song should be called “Do The OD.”. The video shows a long-married husband and wife as she’s packing up the contents of their house for a new young couple about to move in. 20 Best Christian Funeral Songs. If you’d only focus on the music and tempo, you’d think this had nothing to do with death. As Tom growls, “But now she's dead/She's so dead forever/Dead and lovely now.”. “I Feel Like I’m Fixin’ To Die Rag” doesn’t just have a ragtime vibe to it. The answer is, yes, the title of this song can get more awesome. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Happy Songs About Death - Michael Gilligan on AllMusic By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. While the words are, surprisingly, more disturbing than the verses. That’s how the title of the song (and album) came into being. Good point, Cult. Like I was going under water and I just needed to come up for air. For, as they sing, “that’s okay, okay with me.”. Does The Blue Oyster Cult want to kill us? It's inexplicably hard to get over the death of a loved one. By night, he gets his geek on, writing about comics, anime and other forms of nerd culture. HappyRon's list of songs about grief and depression of losing a loved one to do. Sand In My Shoes. He must’ve really been excited to die because the song is just so darn happy. There’s nothing uplifting about this band, album or song (except the melody… during the chorus). Then we did some research and found an interesting interpretation on a site we rarely use as a credible source: Wikipedia: The song contains references to Anne Frank. Ke$ha is very weird and this song is quite self explanatory. “Point/Counterpoint” is, in a way, like “Adam’s Song” by blink-182, in that a great deal of the story revolves around a person wrestling with the possibility of committing suicide but changes their mind. With this song, it’s not only the words that make it, but it’s also the video. Time to Say Goodbye by Katherine Jenkins. And that’s where this song comes into play. Then this song's for you. Yah, you don’t hear anything like that anymore. The kings (yes kings) of arena rock took an antiquated cliche about death and made it so infectious you can’t help but sing along ... even though you might not know any of the words apart from the chorus. Fun Fact: Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Wahlberg starred in The Basketball Diaries, which was based on Carroll’s best selling book of the same name. And you don’t just have to hear how “okay” the band is about it. Now, something for the kids! "Blaze of Glory" has a fierce guitar twang, a lot of powerful Jovi bellows (YEAH! But, also unlike “Adam’s Song,” the entirety of “Point/Counterpoint” sounds as though the singer is feeling jolly. Artist - Elton John | Lyrics - Elton John. Everyone knows this song. Both in fictional and non-fictional references, songs about life and death take hold. Good for him! We’re a bunch of pansies. If you happen to like good music, you’ve come to the wrong selection on this list. Ever since the 1980s, the Vandals have been known for their humorous lyrics. His work has appeared in MyAnimeList and ClassicRockHistory.com, among others, his most notable interviews being with Mike Wolfe from American Pickers and Jason Momoa (Game of Thrones, Batman v Superman, Conan the Barbarian). But then the chorus slips in. Here are 50 happy songs that will make you happy and make you want to sing along! Heck, Mike DaRonco at AllMusic compared the band to a Tex Avery cartoon! Sad Songs. It also has an infectious beat, which is perfect for dancing. He wanted to be there so much that he decides to take his own life. But that mood quickly shifts, transitioning to cheerful synths as Devin Oliver belts out a very optimistic-sounding viewpoint about the world ending. Song for Josh by Frank Turner. The perfect song in which to raise a pint and celebrate life. 6 Of the Happiest Songs Ever (Are About Death) 5 Happy funeral songs can also summarize what we are feeling when we are having difficulty putting our emotions into words. It would only make sense that a rocker who’s known for his love of partying (even to the extent of puking) would write a fun, happy-sounding song about killing. In life, only birth, death and taxes are guaranteed. [‘Head Above Water’] is also the first song I wrote from my bed during one of the scariest moments of my life. 19 "Go Die" – Tickle Me Pink 18 "Los Angeles is Burning" – Bad Religion 17 "I'm Gonna Die" - Future Wife 16 "My Girlfriend’s Dead" – The Vandals 15 "The End … 1. As AJJ (Andrew Jackson Jihad) says, “We’re all gonna die/this is true/It’s true for me and it’s for you.” He just sounds so accepting of his mortality that it had to make the list in the top 10. A critic of The Boston Phoenix wrote in 1998 that this "dark brother" was someone who committed suicide, a family member of one of Mangum's close friends. They “want” there to be death because it would make a better story. Lord, I got to ask a favor, and I'll hope you'll understand And yet, it has an infectiously upbeat melody that doesn’t sync up with the chaos. 7. In addition to the album covering themes such as mortality, drug use, suicide and, not just breakups, but brutal breakups, its release date is marked by a horrific tragedy. These things that are mentioned in the song are just as singer Dave Quackenbush says: “a total lie.” He’s lying because “it’s easier on me than having to admit that she likes someone else.”. 13 Great Songs About Death. Buy the book that prepares you for the unexpected. The man’s insanely awesome. Fire and Rain by James Taylor. It’s truly an inspirational song. While the lead singer probably didn’t actually die in his lover’s arms that night, this over-dramatic pop ballad from Cutting Crew is pure '80s. We’ve inserted widgets so you can listen to each song right here on this page. These are a list of songs whose lyrics are incredibly depressing (because they’re about dying, doing various acts either in the pursuit thereof or out of sheer stupidity, killing or anything about the afterlife) but sound strangely positive. our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Before you end up murdering us yourself, just realize that we know what bassist Jay Bentley said about the meaning of "Los Angeles is Burning." But that doesn’t mean that they’re always serious (though they’ve proven they can). Best Songs About Life and Death. 1. There’s nothing wrong with getting your cry on every once in a while. It can have many interpretations but if taken in the context of death, this song sung in the first person has a very positive and inspiring view about parting. Man slaughter doesn’t apply to zombies. Sources: pitchfork.com, youtube.com, allmusic.com, revolvermag.com, npr.org, theguardian.com, spin.com. Happy funeral songs will uplift friends and family at the funeral and celebrate the life of your loved one. So there you have it. Now, if you’re really upset about What Jay said about metaphors, then consider the song from the point of view of the media. Need an mp3 of it? is threatening are also told that they should, in addition to get ready to run, should get ready to kill. In memory of Michael Younger. On a related note, all that repression can lead to a heart attack-ack-ack-ack-ack. More deliciously, the lyrics are saturated with dark sarcasm, with gems like “Now you can go out and get those reds/'Cause the only good commie is the one that's dead.” But the best culminates to a moment in the chorus when Country Joe exclaims emphatically “Whoopee!”, a shout of jubilee that was made in reference to them all dying because he’s ostensibly happy about it. ), and the mentality of a wild west outlaw always on the verge of being shot down: Each night I go to bed, I pray the Lord my soul to keep In the '80s he fronted the band Oingo Boingo, and even performed this hit in Rodney Dangerfield’s Back To School. Despite all of the inexplicable horrors that happen to the people in the song, vocalist/ guitarist Nick Woods attributes them to having a gung-ho-, YOLO-esque mentality: “And no one's survived em anyway, so we don't f—-- care/Give us a pill, pass us a drink.”, That’s the spirit! They’re also critically acclaimed for oftentimes conveying these dark themes wittingly. This classic song of romantic joy was the only #1 pop song from the band the Turtles. This album is exceptionally trippy. I had accepted death and could feel my body shutting down. There’s nothing wrong with getting your cry on every once in a while. In his review, Atari from SputnikMusic said that “Do The Sick” sums up the satirical themes in Wasted Mind of intoxication and drug abuse. The deeper meaning speaks to eternal love and how it’s meaningless to worry about death since it’s inevitable for all. Steven has a Master's in Writing, Rhetoric and Media Arts at Trinity College. Heck, the song starts off with what sounds like something that would come out of a jack-in-the-box (in a different tune other than that annoying “Pop Goes The Weasel” bit). Fun times! But shooting himself isn’t the only way he could commit suicide. But it has a happy ending: He gets past her death really quickly because he has another daughter. 1. I’ll Be Missing You by Diddy, Faith Evans, 112. In the liner notes for the song, Mangum initialed the letters "(h.p.)" He sings about death by pills; death by jumping “off the edge”; and cutting. All the best to you. Interestingly, the actual tune during the verses actually matches the overall tone of the lyrics, painting a rather grotesque picture of a man overly obsessing over “bad ideas” involving “you” and “me” in a dreary, minor key. In what only exacerbates this satirical point of view, some of Greg’s illustrations are even “pretty": “Palm trees are candles in the murder wind.” Candles are pretty. If any song can pump life into a dying party, it’s this one about death. In fact, one annoying fella decides to go all Michael Scott (Steve Carell) on us by making an obnoxious attempt at singing a higher-registered harmony in falsetto, a register he can’t do well. Yet only one of these are actually interesting. Alkaline Trio have been known for their abrasive punk sound that teeters on the edge of “emo” (please tread lightly when interpreting emo), due to their morbid fascination with death and heartache. These nice Irish Boston lads really know a thing or two about sending people off in style while keeping the living in good spirits. (Yes.). Ol’ Blue Eyes lived life to the fullest on his terms. Plus, there’s a harmonica solo. Even though it was written during the Cedar Fire of late 2003, Jay insists that the lyrics are talking about the sensationalism of the media. For a Dancer by Jackson Browne. Morrissey is quite the charming little devil. There are only three statements that vocalist and acclaimed playwright Young Jean Lee sings during this highly depressing, yet straight forward song. A reminder that it’s okay to cry and grieve the loss of a loved one. Dancing 3. Even the name of the song is a play on a common saying: “This Could Be Love.” As later revealed in the song, “love” does not signify the potential feelings in a relationship. 2. The music features twangy guitars and a singing style that feels as though he’s saying “it is what it is.”, And that’s probably very much the case. The fire is just a metaphor. It’s July 1, 2008. Besides the title (and its perpetual usage during the chorus, especially the outro), the song is made up of an impressive tirade, which has been described as a “stream of consciousness rant” on MSNBC. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the song details a scenario where zombies Are attacking, and the singer is making a call to arms to neighbor kids to prepare for a long night of killing. Everlast lets us know from the get-go what his song is about by naming it “We’re All Gonna Die.” But maybe that’s because his “momma” apparently made this truth abundantly clear to him from the get-go, seeing as she ostensibly told him when he was “a very young boy” that “we’re all gonna die.”, Everlast doesn’t seem to be that bothered by it, though. Happy Songs About Death by The Schwung, released 21 July 2017 1. Although Cooke may not have been alive to see the changes, his song resonates with communities on the paths toward better tomorrows. Often in terrible ways. Return by OK Go. Find the latest in happy songs about death music at Last.fm. All of these things singer Michael Stipe spews out ends up compounding the fact that even though he perceives these things as leading to the end of the world, he, nonetheless, feels fine, hence the happy sound of the song. The difference is that this song is much more complicated and involves another character who ends up having her own issues, but that’s neither here nor there. Plus, his repertoire of musical styles is immensely eclectic, having delved into (and mastered) the blues, jazz, and vaudeville, which he then infuses with his signature blend of metal, punk and industrial, whenever and wherever he sees fit. By day, Steven is the web editor for two educational magazines, District Administration and University Business. Wait a minute! The tune has an excited feel to it, and it makes sense, because, as he says, “it’s what we like to do.” If you’re doing what you like to do, then you’re going to be happy doing it. This was a close call. And the bassist of Tickle Me Pink, Johnny Schou, was found dead of a heroin overdose on July 1, 2008. The rest of the lyrics make us want to curl in a corner and cry ... and not just because it’s so cheesy. And he’s right. 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