“Grief is like the ocean, it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes, the water is calm, and sometimes, it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.”
– Vicki Harrison
It is universal that the grief of losing a parent is an intensely personal experience that bears the capability to affect and leave an indelible mark for the rest of one’s life.
In addition, the nature of grief and sorrow is unpredictable and can vary from person to person and their circumstances.
Regardless, amidst such turmoil in the heart, music can dare to offer solace and turn itself into a sanctuary for the grieving heart.
Considering music’s profound capabilities, we brought you this playlist with songs about losing a parent so you have a companion to navigate through this hard time.
We also hope that these heartfelt musical masterpieces will help you through your darkest nights and become a ray of hope for brighter days.
Here are our top picks for the songs about losing a parent you can tune in to.
| S. No. | Songs | Artists | Release Date | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Supermarket Flowers | Ed Sheeran | 2017 | ÷ |
| 2 | Monsters | James Blunt | 2019 | Once Upon a Mind |
| 3 | ’67, Cherry Red | Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties | 2020 | Live From Asbury Park |
| 4 | I Miss You | Adele | 2015 | 25 |
| 5 | My Father’s Eyes | Eric Clapton | 1992 | Unplugged |
| 6 | Dance with My Father | Luther Vandross | 2003 | Dance with My Father |
| 7 | Wake Me Up When September Ends | Green Day | 2004 | American Idiot |
| 8 | Sonny | New Found Glory | 2002 | Sticks and Stones |
| 9 | Blackbird | The Beatles | 1968 | The Beatles |
| 10 | Joanne | Lady Gaga | 2016 | Joanne |
Here is the playlist:
