Top 10 Sad Songs of 2018

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Music that captures the emotion of sadness spans from heartbreak and doomed love affairs to an earth brimming with despair. Chord progressions which create melancholic moods tend to be long and slow, and notes usually stay within a limited range.

Damon Albarn peels away his glam band’s cool facade to explore loneliness and doomed love in this heartbreaking ballad, complete with soothing melody reminiscent of lullabies and lyrics that sound like mantras – making for an emotive breakup song that leaves listeners breathless.

Married Life

Married Life is an instrumental score cue from Disney/Pixar’s 2009 film Up, becoming one of the movie’s most memorable and beloved scores that has become a cult classic. Carl and Ellie fall in love, marry, and start raising a family; thus the song plays from its happy melody all through to its tragic one when Ellie discovers she cannot have children after seeing clouds that look like them in clouds resembling babies.

From Yesterday

Thirty Seconds to Mars’ song From Yesterday is a striking and symbolic track, touching upon regret, guilt, and nostalgia for days gone by. It quickly became one of their most beloved tracks – still popular today among fans worldwide.

The lyrics in the song convey the difficulty of adapting to new realities, especially as represented in this video. While proud of its traditions and history, culture represented in this video struggles to reconcile it with an ever-evolving global landscape. The song serves as a metaphor for all cultures alike as it emphasizes the need to preserve traditions while adapting with change.

During the chorus, the singer expresses regret and guilt over past actions he took as an innocent young person; he wishes he could go back in time and correct his errors.

In the music video, band members wear masks to hide their identities while engaging in battle. Four warriors are then killed before all remaining band members remain at an impasse.

The video for From Yesterday is highly complex and intricate, creating a realistic narrative throughout its entirety. Beginning with shots set within a temple setting, and eventually staging over unknown characters to include 30 Seconds to Mars as both performers and storytellers, white subtitles on the front screen create a sense of professionalism while interlinking with its effects colour scheme to form an intricate web of detail and storytelling throughout.

Enjoy the Silence

Enjoy the Silence is one of Depeche Mode’s iconic tracks and beloved new wave classics that has endured for many years. Covered by numerous bands worldwide, and still beloved by their fan base. The music video for Enjoy the Silence features Dave Gahan dressed like a king wandering through various landscapes such as Scotland’s Highlands, Portugal, and Switzerland while intercut with black-and-white footage of band posing, and brief glimpses of Violator album cover rose.

Enjoy the Silence is an exploration of how words can harm and how silence is an effective form of peace. The song depicts its protagonist as someone tired of futile attempts at romance who wants someone who can meet his emotional and spiritual needs; its video shows this person finding solace both outdoors and at home in silence.

This single contains two remixes of this timeless track: Hands and Feet Mix and Ecstatic Dub. Both remixes highlight different aspects of its composition such as bass and percussion elements, while its B-side includes Memphisto and Sibeling instrumental versions.

Past, Present & Future

Past, Present & Future stands out among their work as an actual anthem. A darkly apocalyptic piece about an uncertain future that holds no promise of hope, its lyrics contain deep poetry that goes far beyond what can be heard on its surface.

The Shangri-Las are perhaps best-known for their dramatic street opera song, “Leader of the Pack.” To hear other songs by them could only happen through accessing an actual album before CDs became widely popular.

The Greatest Showman

The Greatest Showman is an eye-opening musical that explores P.T. Barnum, founder of Barnum & Bailey Circus. The musical score captures this spirit, encouraging audiences to pursue their dreams and appreciate individuality. This groundbreaking movie has become one of the most beloved blockbusters of 2018; millions have seen and enjoyed it and found strength within themselves – its soundtrack boasts some major global successes including songs that became instant classics!

Hugh Jackman, Keala Settle, Zac Efron and Zendaya star in “The Greatest Show,” an upbeat and catchy song which captures the essence of this film’s story with lyrics about following one’s dreams and believing in yourself despite outside opinions. It creates an emotional response among audiences.

The Greatest Showman has become a cultural phenomenon, with millions streaming and downloading its soundtrack. Millions have found particular inspiration in “The Greatest Show” song’s message of embracing diversity and following your dreams; its song has become a beacon for millions around the globe to overcome obstacles and pursue their passions. A must-watch movie for anyone looking for motivation!