Amy Winehouse performs during the 46664 concert in celebration of Nelson Mandela's life at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008 in London. Sadness takes on different forms, from regret to depression to loss; ...

Arts & Culture Staff Writer Amelie Galbraith argues that sad music offers connection, comfort, and emotional honesty in a ...

As you'll see on this sad songs list, love is a universal subject in popular music. Most of the songs on this list have to do with the loss of love, from dealing with heartache or the pain of ...

It's totally normal to need a good cry sometimes, and there's nothing that does the trick quite like the best sad songs can. Hearing your favorite artists of all time singing the saddest lyrics and ...

If you were a 90s kid, these tear-jerker songs from the 1990s might make you feel some pretty big (and nostalgic) emotions.

Ever hear a catchy, upbeat, and addictive song, only to find out that the lyrics are way sadder or more disturbing than you thought? It’s a common occurrence, to say the least. Let’s look at five ...

Usually it’s easy to spot a sad song. There are some dead giveaways, like a somber melody or a slow beat. But that’s not the case with these songs. They all sound bright and happy on the outside, sure ...

The popular belief that a song can be so sad that it can trigger suicide has a long history. Written in 1933 by Hungarian composer Seress and lyricist Janvor, Gloomy Sunday tells of the despondency of ...

There's something about a powerful woman singing a devastatingly sad song. It's unlike any other sort of pop music communion. The lights dim. The curtains part. The crowd is on its feet. The tears ...

“Goodbye May Seem Forever” would be higher if The Fox and the Hound was a better movie. Overall, it’s mediocre, but this song hits the emotional target. After Amos Slade threatens to kill Tod, Widow ...