Most meaningful song you've ever listened to.

[TheChangling]

basically, tell us the most meaningful song you've ever heard.

Mine would have to be either Let it be, All you need is love, the end, when the musics over and The soft Parade.

[Lameboy19]

meaningful? I would have to say Beating Hearts Baby by Head Automatica

but I'm not sure what you mean by Meaningful

[Witticus]

I actually find Queens of the Stone Age's "Go With the Flow" very meaningful. The phrase "I want something good to die for to make it beautiful to live" caught me one day and had a strange impact on what the meaning of life meant to me. It always brings me into deep thought and I believe it's a brilliant statement.

[neckermanncj]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NecFN-cfwlk

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[Runesmith]

I find a lot of meaning in Sparks' songs. One of my favorites from them is probably "Mickey Mouse" - the song seems really nonsensical and kind of silly on a superficial level, but it's a whole lot deeper than that. Mickey nonchalantly tells Minnie, his wife, to not worry about life and be happy because they are rich, have lots of friends, tons of parties, and should theoretically be content with everything they have. Minnie, however, is incredibly unhappy and unsatisfied despite all of this. Mickey, who has absolutely no idea how to relate to Minnie, offhandedly tells Minnie to buy a pet to make her happier.
I think this song says a lot about the nature of humanity and the nature of relationships, in particular. I feel Sparks are trying to say that most relationships are shallow and exist solely because the two people feel like they can't do any better, in addition to likening a relationship like this to a meaningless trap.

Oh, and Donovan's "There Is A Mountain". I totally just felt like I discovered the meaning of life when it came on the radio the other day. Especially when he delivered the "the caterpillar sheds his skin to find the butterfly within" line.

[neckermanncj]

I find a lot of meaning in Sparks' songs. One of my favorites from them is probably "Mickey Mouse" - the song seems really nonsensical and kind of silly on a superficial level, but it's a whole lot deeper than that. Mickey nonchalantly tells Minnie, his wife, to not worry about life and be happy because they are rich, have lots of friends, tons of parties, and should theoretically be content with everything they have. Minnie, however, is incredibly unhappy and unsatisfied despite all of this. Mickey, who has absolutely no idea how to relate to Minnie, offhandedly tells Minnie to buy a pet to make her happier.
I think this song says a lot about the nature of humanity and the nature of relationships, in particular. I feel Sparks are trying to say that most relationships are shallow and exist solely because the two people feel like they can't do any better, in addition to likening a relationship like this to a meaningless trap.


it's true but it's also sad :o

[citizenCERO]

There is a Light that Never Goes Out holds a very special place in my heart.

[Runesmith]

it's true but it's also sad :o

It is, sadly. The song almost brought me to tears the first time I realized what Sparks were saying. :(



There is a Light that Never Goes Out holds a very special place in my heart.

This one is almost certain to open the floodgates as soon as the chorus kicks in.

[DrewLee865]

Obituary - Chopped in Half.

I model my life after this song.

[TheRollingBones]

Probably A Day In The Life - The Beatles. Fairly obvious response, but an amazing song nonetheless.

[FatFreeDoritos]

For me, it is "Crack the Skye" - Mastodon.

Hearing the song for the first time and knowing about Brann's sister, it was the closest I was to crying listening to a song. The lyrics are amazing.

[neckermanncj]

There is a Light that Never Goes Out holds a very special place in my heart.

i was gonna say that but then i didn't...... yeah

<33333333333333 so much <333333333 :)

[tridentgum0]

basically, tell us the most meaningful song you've ever heard.

Mine would have to be either Let it be, All you need is love, the end,.

The Beatles are not the only band ever.

[supernova1324]

Whatever by Husker Du. One of the first songs to have a huge impact on me and the first song to make me cry.

[Pleiadeez]

The Beatles are booty

The only good song is Twist and Shout

[supernova1324]

The Beatles are booty

The only good song is Twist and Shout

While I am by no means a Beatles fan, I wouldn't go that far. Hell, that isn't even one of their original songs.

[Cubecubed]

A lot of songs are meaningful to me,because i tend to associate songs with points in my life. For instance,when i hear "Panic Switch" by Silversun Pickups,i think of last summer,which is both a good and bad thing,lol.

[overcookedbacon]

Deerhoof - "Panda Panda Panda"

[Skittles]

There is a Light that Never Goes Out holds a very special place in my heart.
This. a hundred times this.

I have never been so emotionally moved by a song. Its something I could easily relate to, due to some of the recent events in my life. "...To die by your side is such a heavenly way to die; To die by your side, the pleasure- the privilege is mine..." Just incredible. Morrisseys poetic lyrics just make it an absolute timeless classic.

[tridentgum0]

Cannibal Corpse's "Make Them Suffer" taught me how to make a living.

[neckermanncj]

This. a hundred times this.

I have never been so emotionally moved by a song. Its something I could easily relate to, due to some of the recent events in my life. "...To die by your side is such a heavenly way to die; To die by your side, the pleasure- the privilege is mine..." Just incredible. Morrisseys poetic lyrics just make it an absolute timeless classic.

actually my favorite line is

"in the darkened underpass i thought 'oh god my chance has come at last' but then a strange fear gripped me and i just couldn't ask"

i can relate to this 100%. personal experience.

[a21schizoidman]

This. a hundred times this.

I have never been so emotionally moved by a song. Its something I could easily relate to, due to some of the recent events in my life. "...To die by your side is such a heavenly way to die; To die by your side, the pleasure- the privilege is mine..." Just incredible. Morrisseys poetic lyrics just make it an absolute timeless classic.

there is a reason i put it on my RB3 setlist


also, the most meaningful song for me as of late is "Tom Traubert's Blues" by Tom Waits, though there are others that get to me, but as of late, this one gets me

[overcookedbacon]

In terms of how much I can relate to the song, I'd have to say "No Hope Kids" by Wavves would top my list.

[ArmsAreLoud]

Big Dumb Sex - Soundgarden

It really speaks to me, y'know?

[Onslaught_fei]

Obituary - Chopped in Half.

I model my life after this song.

Seconded.

[saganship]

Some of mine, just what I could think of at the moment

Lizz Wright - Blue Rose
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rHqJCPvMnI

Curtis Mayfield - Move On Up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzsCP5QfcdU

Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole - Somewhere Over The Rainbow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ltAGuuru7Q

Ray LaMontagne - Be Here Now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl3V0dTRDvI

Sting - Fragile
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odgbgXSdOu4

The Frames - Star Star
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMccPJqyg0o

Coldplay - Gravity
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB_I1qK2CO8

[Runesmith]

Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole - Somewhere Over The Rainbow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ltAGuuru7Q


D'oh. Can't believe I forgot this one.

What a sweet voice that man had.

[polishdog90]

D'oh. Can't believe I forgot this one.

What a sweet voice that man had.

Check out this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UubfgGDRJ9g&fmt=18 I think it's much more powerful.

[canadienbakon]

Imagine - John Lennon

no doubt.

[citizenCERO]

actually my favorite line is

"in the darkened underpass i thought 'oh god my chance has come at last' but then a strange fear gripped me and i just couldn't ask"

i can relate to this 100%. personal experience.

Major +1, I'm hitting loldrama like that right now and it bites.

[Masterdramon]

I'd probably have to go with "Candle in the Wind." A somewhat obvious choice, true, but the song deeply moves me every single time I hear it. Elton John is a freaking genius.

"The candle burned out long before the legend ever did."

[bubblegumpop]

The middle section of the "Czar" by Mastodon always gives me a really strong feeling, not to mention that guitar solo is one of the most emotional things I've ever heard. I just imagine Brent fumbling through his fretboard as he's being a host body for some divine entity.

Part starts at 7:43 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXSUU9bTYhY

[back_blows]

Watching over Me - Iced Earth

This song is so eerie, because I had a friend when I was 10 who passed away.

[a21schizoidman]

"Suicide Is Painless" by Johnny Mandel

[TeamAliceFTW]

Blackout - Muse

[neckermanncj]

Blackout - Muse

i used to be obsessed over that song

[TheCrimsonSaint]

And now for the least popular selection of the thread...

The Unnamed Feeling - Metallica

[Disturbed_fan]

Destiny-Death has always been a song with meaning to me. The lyrics to this songs always seem like that relate to whats going on in my life.

[a21schizoidman]

For Crying Out Loud - Meat Loaf

[chumsicles]

Brings a tear to my eye every time (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4cyMkqk7xQ)

[AKALink]

Any Hillsong United song.

[citizenCERO]

I lol'd sooo hard.

[Wiiman95]

Re: Your Brains - Jonathan Coulton

I can relate to this song SOO much.

[tridentgum0]

Jungle Rot - ''Dead and Buried"

This song is so inspiring. <3

"Psychotic Creation" is more inspiring though. "I will smash your head into a rock"

[hiimSMAP]

BrokeNCYDE's discography + I *** Blood by Cannibal Corpse relate to me so much.

[JokerSRH]

"Everywhere" by Michelle Branch. It took me a very long time after breaking up with my ex before I could listen to that song. It upset me for awhile when I did start listening to her again.

[DrewLee865]

Nunslaughter - Satanic Slut

The lyrics describe my life in vivid detail.

[DethTung]

The whole Discovery album by Daft Punk. A lot of major events in my life from the past ten years happened with a song off of that album playing.

[afterstasis]

both "broom people" and "moon over goldsboro" by the mountain goats are pretty impossible for me to hear without focusing 100% on them.

i've met john and talked with him quite a bit and all, but did he really write these songs for me or what? :p

[neckermanncj]

both "broom people" and "moon over goldsboro" by the mountain goats are pretty impossible for me to hear without focusing 100% on them.

i've met john and talked with him quite a bit and all, but did he really write these songs for me or what? :p

that made me :)

[afterstasis]

that made me :)

it should be a :( to be honest... totally miserable stuff that i presume would be considered bottom of the barrel even by john.

[neckermanncj]

it should be a :( to be honest... totally miserable stuff that i presume would be considered bottom of the barrel even by john.

i like when songs relate personally to people regardless of how good the song is or not, sorry if i'm a sensitive person! :p

[afterstasis]

i like when songs relate personally to people regardless of how good the song is or not, sorry if i'm a sensitive person! :p

that's just it... those songs basically throw a bunch of my faults into my face and remind me that i'm not too good a dude.

[Dante1847]

"Mother's Little Helper" - The Rolling Stones

at least right now, it is, as lately I feel like I could use some of mom's little helper

[neckermanncj]

that's just it... those songs basically throw a bunch of my faults into my face and remind me that i'm not too good a dude.

:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:( :)

[VictorSxL]

Stairway To Heaven - Led Zeppelin

One of the first times i really sat down and listened to Stairway To Heaven i was so overwhelmed that tears were running down my face by the end of the song. The magical feel and power of the music and what i interrepted the text as of what it could mean at that time were what made those tears roll down my face.

I felt truely alive

[neckermanncj]

Led Zeppling


yep.

[VictorSxL]

>.> It's 3AM gimme a break :P

[WhiffleBallTony]

I'd have to honestly say "Only in Dreams". It's not really the lyrics. Rivers has a great voice, but that bridge is probably the most vocal guitar part I've ever listened to.

[a21schizoidman]

post

yay, WBT is back!

[TheRollingBones]

Peanut Butter Jelly Time.


But seriously, probably something obvious like Stairway To Heaven, A Day In The Life, or Bohemian Rhapsody. Because we can all agree that those are all very meaningful songs.

EDIT: Oh great, now obviously a bunch of people are gonna say that those are totally meaningless songs. Today is just not my day on the forums.

[MrFruitLord]

I like A Day In The Life and Bohemian Rhapsody, but I wouldn't say they're the most meaningful songs, at least not to me.

[WhiffleBallTony]

yay, WBT is back!

Haha yup :) It's been a while since I've been here. Just felt like stopping in on a restless night.

[Rocket2Russia]

"Push th' Little Daisies"

[a21schizoidman]

Haha yup :) It's been a while since I've been here. Just felt like stopping in on a restless night.

you're always welcome here, oh, and check your PMs

[WhiffleBallTony]

you're always welcome here, oh, and check your PMs

Done.

On topic, I must add that I am having a recent obsession with "Let's Get it On". Haven't had the chance to check out much other Marvin Gaye really but that song is pretty damn unique. Gotta listen to more of his stuff...

[Bouffant_Betty]

Sadly I relate to El Scorcho a little too much...my fiance of 6 years left me for a lesbian.....eh.

[neckermanncj]

my fiance / 6 years



there's your problem, why didn't you just get married?


echos of Roy and Pam from The Office...

[afterstasis]

Sadly I relate to El Scorcho a little too much...my fiance of 6 years left me for a lesbian.....eh.

you mean "pink triangle"?

[ROCKBANDFANATIC7526]

Stairway To Heaven - Led Zepplin

Try again.

[dman2309]

"You Know You're Right (Solo Acoustic)" - Nirvana
"You're My Best Friend" - Queen
"Love Reign O'er Me" - The Who
"Like Eating Glass" - Bloc Party
"Never Let You Go" - Third Eye Blind
"Going to Marrakesh" - The Extra Glenns

off the top of my head

[ximol-owns]

Sober by Tool

[WiiLOL11235]

Vacant and Hollow Years by Dream Theater.
I CRIED during Vacant.

[Bouffant_Betty]

you mean "pink triangle"?

ya, was at work and forgot which one it was.

[WiiLOL11235]

"Love You To Death" - Kamelot

[MFDoomuhlay]

"You Know You're Right (Solo Acoustic)" - Nirvana

THIS.

plus:
"Brave as a Noun" by Andrew Jackson Jihad.
"Riot Van" by Arctic Monkeys.
"I'll Try Anything Once" by the Strokes.
"Lines of Light" by the Subways.
"I Can't Make it Anymore" by Richie Havens.
"Landing Feet First" by Bayside.
"Only For the Night" by Rx Bandits.


I could make an entire playlist, I get too touchy-feely about music and lyrics lol.

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

The Chain by Ingrid Michaelson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu2gxZDquzA

the lyrics themselves aren't too meaningful but they are quite relevant to certain people I know

[Masterdramon]

I'm probably going to have to go with "Scarborough Fair," by Simon and Garfunkel. It was the song that was played at my grandmother's funeral, so I've got a rather significant soft spot for it in my heart.

[Ultimatum]

Dance Music - The Mountain Goats
Relate to it on a deep level, as well as the entire theme behind The Sunset Tree.

Matthew 25:21 - The Mountain Goats
Reminds me of the way my grandmother died, probably the most moving song I've ever heard to this day.

This Year - The Mountain Goats
Pretty much my theme song for 2009, and any rough time in my life. It's hopeful and shows that you can be at the bottom, but still make it through.

Legendary - Lou Barlow
I had a close friend that committed suicide a few years ago, this song pretty much explains everything that I went through. "I know in time, I will believe, That I loved you" in particular is a line that I relate to.

The Boxer - Simon & Garfunkel
Absolutely love the lyrics, the story, everything about it, my favorite of theirs.

Duncan - Paul Simon
The first song of Simon's solo outfit that I ever heard. It gripped me immediately, and I can relate to the story.

You Know You're Right (Solo Acoustic) - Nirvana
My favorite version of the song, the lyrics are different from the more popular version that was released as a single, and I like them a lot better.

Debriefing - Vic Chesnutt
Incredibly powerful lyrics, reminds me of my grandmother once again.

A Little Lost - Arthur Russell
Possibly my favorite song of his, almost my theme song.

I Let Love In - Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Probably the best lyrics about love I've ever heard. "Despair and Deception, Love's ugly little twins".

This Is How We Walk on the Moon - Arthur Russell
Incredibly inspirational.

Yeah, there are a lot more, but these are up there.

[TeamAliceFTW]

Starlight by MUSE has a lot of sentimental meaning to me.

[dman2309]

You Know You're Right (Solo Acoustic) - Nirvana
My favorite version of the song, the lyrics are different from the more popular version that was released as a single, and I like them a lot better.


Great minds think alike!

I would also like to add to my original list up there:
"The Mess Inside" by the Mountain Goats - just a touching song symbolizing lost love that hits too close to home for me.

[berkthgar]

Great minds think alike!

I would also like to add to my original list up there:
"The Mess Inside" by the Mountain Goats - just a touching song symbolizing lost love that hits too close to home for me.

+1. Amazing song, really powerful.

[a21schizoidman]

Matthew 25:21 - The Mountain Goats
Reminds me of the way my grandmother died, probably the most moving song I've ever heard to this day.


i listened to this song (really listened) driving back to campus earlier, and i almost had to pull over from the tears...

my grandpa didn't die that way, but the song still reminded me of him and i just couldn't take it

[overcookedbacon]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpgkG4TIyvE

[neckermanncj]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpgkG4TIyvE

stop posting that song! everyone knows you are obsessed! :p

[Ultimatum]

It's an awesome song though.

[porterguy]

Painted On My Heart - The Cult

The Grind - Aerosmith

[neckermanncj]

It's an awesome song though.

damn! that's Jens Lekman!? i never noticed that! :eek:

i absolutely love all these bands http://www.last.fm/tag/indie%20pop/artists except i've never heard him yet... i should change that!

EDIT: except for Tegan and Sara and Matt & Kim

[gnik nus]

This how you remind - me Nickelback

[overcookedbacon]

stop posting that song! everyone knows you are obsessed! :p

I posted it twice in two different threads!

[neckermanncj]

I posted it twice in two different threads!

twice too many

[ElectricWankery]

History Lesson - Part II by Minutemen. Always bums me out because you know D. Boon's dead while listening to it :(

[overcookedbacon]

twice too many

Why's that? It's a damn good song.

[Jeterfan1015]

I can't decide between I Know It's Over by The Smiths and Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley. I love listening to them right before I go to sleep. You can just feel the emotion in Jeff and Morrissey's voices.

[neckermanncj]

i know it's over by the smiths

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

GOD.... I love that song so much!

[Wertty]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-agl0pOQfs
I hope no one's beat me to that joke yet.

But really, "I and Love and You" by the Avett Brothers always gets me, no matter what mood I'm in.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrsgIEBwIZM

Also, I can't find a non-live version of it on youtube, but The Competition by the Good Life's up there too.
if you don't get a little choked up by the end of the song you have no soul.

And that mountain goats song rules, hands down.
I never heard it before but I needed it.

[Gargoyle2500]

A lot of songs by XTC. They have some of the best lyrics I've heard (Bar their early songs) and Scarecrow People is one in particular that is both very meaningful and very strong. Its not a song that makes one feel good inside, Its more of a make you think song.

[PlaidPancake]

its not so much as the song but the video that goes with it

Sigur Ros-Untitled http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqJ8hFgYwVg&ob=av2e

its just....so......beautiful.

[powert]

I'd have to say Suicide Note parts I and II, and I Won't See You Tonight parts 1and 2. I've had a few friends committ suicide and these four songs have done a good job of helping me get over the mixed emotions that have come with each one.

[Meyernltn]

So Far Away by Avenged Sevenfold
Leif Erickson by Interpol

[Ultimatum]

I'd have to say Suicide Note parts I and II, and I Won't See You Tonight parts 1and 2. I've had a few friends committ suicide and these four songs have done a good job of helping me get over the mixed emotions that have come with each one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv0at0V8LAU

I too had a friend that committed suicide, this song basically summed up all of my feelings perfectly, I was in tears.

[exploder]

anything by the lonely island
and "thank you boys" by jane's addiction
albuquerque by weird al
I gotta pee by Nofx

[darkwinterbeast8]

Bathory-One Rode To Asa Bay (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDpc-831GPs)

[Shangfu]

The Beatles - For No One
The Beatles - A Day In A Life
Current 93 - They Return To Their Earth
Death In June - Fall Apart
Sol Invictus - Old London Weeps

All of those songs have been very important to me at one point of my life and every time move me to tears for various different reasons.

Atari Teenage Riot - Get Up While You Can
(This song practically saved my life, or actually, the whole Future Of War album. I never forget the rush i got from hearing that song the first time, how it in only 2-3 minutes saved me from a mental breakdown i was heading into.)

Cradle Of Filth - Cthulhu Dawn
(Got me into metal, and metal pretty much dominated my taste of music for three years, so personally i consider it a meaningful song.)

[Kippman]

The line "Rather Be Dead Than Cool" from Nirvana's Stay Away is pretty much my motto.

[triviumisgodly]

Trivium's "and Sadness will Sear" has a very positive message in it and is very sad if you know its topic. The song is about a kid who was beaten and killed just because he was gay. The people who found the kid thought he was a scarecrow at first because he was so mangled and beaten. A very thought provoking song about respecting peoples sexuality even if you do not agree with the choice they made.

[Jglaubman]

Big Balls - ACDC

[sonicnerd23]

For me, it has to be Layla (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th3ycKQV_4k) by Derek and the Dominoes. The lyrics ring true for me, especially now, and Clapton puts his heart into every single line. Then, there're the slide parts of Clapton and the late Duane Allman, which are some of the highest guitar parts I've ever heard. Not to mention, the second part is probably one of the most beautiful things in rock ever committed to tape.

[Shanerane]

Big Balls - ACDC

+1