Tragic Love Songs

Below are tragic love songs (not necessarily romantic) that tug at the heart and inspire.  Hope you like it too:

               Buloy - Parokya ni Edgar

 This song propelled Parokya to stardom during the time when Yano, Eraserheads, Rivermaya and Teeth dominated the alternative rock mainstream.  The Eraserheads and Rivermaya eventually became enshrined as rock icons of Philippine music while Teeth and Yano disappeared into oblivion.  More than 15 years into the business, Parokya ni Edgar remains strong and much loved by music enthusiasts as their music transcends age, gender and social class.

             Better Days- Dianne Reeves

A grandmother advises her grandchild that everything will only get better if you persevere despite the hardship that life has to offer.

              Ang Huling El Bimbo- Eraserheads

Perhaps one of the most iconic songs by the Eraserheads.  A tragic love song about a childhood love that was lost.

                    Tonight - FM Static

This song was allegedly written for the composer's girlfriend who died in the 9/11 terror attacks.  Makes the message of the song pierce the heart more.

                     Honey - Bobby Goldsboro

The song is looped.  Bobby's soulful melancholic voice and the choral background add drama to this tragic song.  Kumusta ang hair niya d? Lolz

                   Last Kiss - Pearl Jam

This song is based (I'm not sure though) on Eddie Vedder's girlfriend who died in a car crash just like what the lyrics say.

                  Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton

This song was written after Clapton's 2 year old kid fell from a window and died.

                 One Sweet Day-  Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men

Still one of the best duets and most commonly sang duets during videoke sessions.

          Dance With My Father - Luther Van Dross

Perhaps one of the most inspiring songs written.  A last song for a departed dad.

I hope you enjoyed the videos I posted here.  Feel free to post comments or suggest more tragic songs. :-)