My dad did a studio recording when he young, singing this song, and when we were kids we used to always put the cassette on and sing along. It was true for his life as he worked so hard and never seemed to have time to do the things he loved.
He passed away too young and my brother sang this and played it on guitar at his funeral.
Only played âThe Offspringâ - Gone Away, relate, going to do the others
I hope you like hard rock/metal haha.
As theyâre all either ballads by metal bands or actual metal songs.
MIA is probably the heaviest from those I listed.
Itâs usually more about the music for me, even if there are lyrics.
Thatâs beautiful, and now that song has meaning to me
Thanks. Nice thread, I instantly thought of this song, now Iâm drinking a beer reminiscing about my old man.
My Dad was Elvis,Johnny Cash, Creedence
Gets me every time
Earliest memory of being sad within a song
Ben Platt (aka one of the best voices on earth) has done a superb version of this song.
Just played her debut album a couple of days ago.
Itâs If I Can Dream and Memories for Mama Wim.
The Ben Folds song was written about a time when Benâs high school girlfriend had an abortion. Amazing track
She doesnât get the recognition she deserves. An amazing songwriter/storyteller.
This song is about young people who cut themselves to feel, it has helped many people over the years find a way forward:
