George Michael-Jesus to a Child. It's about his first love who died of AIDS. Sad song.

rialb said:

I guess that's true. There is a little bit of melancholy in her voice. But its also hopeful.

and yes! it would have been nice to hear more from her.

Don McLean -Vincent

Geez, whenver i have a hard day at work or can't pay my bills, this depressing ass song puts all in perspective lol

Starry
starry night
paint your palette blue and grey

look out on a summer's day
with eyes that know the
darkness in my soul.
Shadows on the hills
sketch the trees and the daffodils

catch the breeze and the winter chills

in colors on the snowy linen land.
And now I understand what you tried to say to me

how you suffered for your sanity
how you tried to set them free.
They would not listen
they did not know how

perhaps they'll listen now.

Starry
starry night
flaming flo'rs that brightly blaze

swirling clouds in violet haze reflect in
Vincent's eyes of China blue.
Colors changing hue
morning fields of amber grain

weathered faces lined in pain
are soothed beneath the artist's
loving hand.
And now I understand what you tried to say to me

how you suffered for your sanity
how you tried to set them free.
perhaps they'll listen now.

For they could not love you
but still your love was true

and when no hope was left in sight on that starry
starry night.
You took your life
as lovers often do;
But I could have told you
Vincent
this world was never
meant for one
as beautiful as you.

Starry
starry night
portraits hung in empty halls

frameless heads on nameless walls
with eyes
that watch the world and can't forget.
Like the stranger that you've met

the ragged men in ragged clothes

the silver thorn of bloddy rose
lie crushed and broken
on the virgin snow.
And now I think I know what you tried to say to me

how you suffered for your sanity

how you tried to set them free.
They would not listen
they're not
list'ning still
perhaps they never will.

meltwithu said:

This is an exquisitely beautiful, piercingly sad song. Have you heard Crossroads by him ~ another amazing, deeply contemplative song filled with sadness.

Anxiety said:

you know maybe I'm listening to the wrong songs, but I just can't get into her music. Any album suggestions?

isobelfq said:

I think he knew that. I hope so

Sdldawn said:

Yeah, that one and "Lost Cause" put on an endless repeating loop on my CD player really did it for me last fall!

And my wrists are lookin' fine thank you. A few red "lines" here and there, but allz ok-ay now.

AnckSuNamun said:

For me, it isn't about getting into specific albums, but having the ability to relate to her pain and rage (maybe not always the safest territory). She conveys pain from her very core in an animalistic, pure manner. I'm not familiar with all of her work like Anxiety and have never seen her perform but she is on my list for this year. The friend who introduced the work to me gave me warning to not listen alone in the dark with headphones the first time. Of course, I did exactly that and the results were, to say the least, terrifying. She has a wicked sense of humor and an amazingly broad vocal range. Not for the faint of heart but an important addition for certain periods in my life.

and none of you mentioned "seasons in the sun" by terry jacks lol

bratchildsfriend said:

maybe, but I just wasn't in the mood to hear a wolf howling at the moon at the time. I forgot what exactly I listened to, but the whole album was acapella. I did hear her version of "I Put a Spell on You" live....I guess so far she's not what I expected. But I said the same thing about Moloko after not giving them a long enough chance....now they're becoming one of my favorites.

I want to know where Love is - Foreigner

A depressing song that I actually liked but didn't want anyonme to know.

don't hesitate to add your input [/quote]


king of sorrow-- sade

goat2004 said:

U can tell me-- u looking good up there...

I don't really know what Beck's 'Runners Dial Zero' is about, I think it's about death/suicide, but that has to be the most creepy/depressing song I've ever heard.
Actually, the first time I really heard it was in the afternoon, a kind of golden light fell through my window as the sun was going down. I had fallen asleep while Mutations was playing and woke up to Runners Dial Zero. Had to turn that off.

cinnamonjo said:

Why thank U Ms. cinnamonjo

Bonnie Raitt- I cant make you love me if you dont.

eye love u but eye can't trust u anymore - Prince

I can't make you love me - Bonnie Rait

Because I love you - Lenny Williams

Stormy Weather - Etta James

Cry Me a River - Ella Fitzgerald

No, No, No you don't love me - Dawn Penn

My funny Valentine - (whomever covers it)

two occasions (baby face/after 7)

I used to lover H.E.R - Common (rapper)

Renee - Lost Boys (Mr. Cheeks) rapper

When can I see you again - Baby Face

Every step I take Faith Evens/Puffy

Girlfriend in a Coma - the smiths

Smalltown Boy

Dance with my Father