50 Songs About Dying young (Pop, Rap & More)

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50 Songs About Dying young (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Rock Songs About Dying young

1. Don’t Look Back in Anger by Oasis

Artist: Oasis
Album: (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?
Year: 1995

The song is about not dwelling on the past and not being angry about things that have happened. It is about moving on and looking to the future.

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2. Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac

Artist: Fleetwood Mac
Album: Rumours
Year: 1977

The song is about a relationship that has ended and the person is telling their former partner that they need to go their own way.

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3. The Times They Are A-Changin’ by Bob Dylan

Artist: Bob Dylan
Album: The Times They Are a-Changin’
Year: 1964

The song is about how the world is constantly changing and how people need to change with it. Dylan sings about how the old ways of doing things are no longer effective and how people need to adapt to the new ways. He also talks about how the future is always unknown and how people need to be prepared for it.

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4. Imagine by John Lennon

Artist: John Lennon
Album:
Year: 1971

John Lennon’s “Imagine” is a song about peace and love. He imagines a world where there is no war or hate, and people are free to live their lives in peace and harmony.

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5. Don’t Cry by Guns N’ Roses

Artist: Guns N’ Roses
Album: Use Your Illusion I
Year: 1991

The song is about a man who is telling his girlfriend not to cry, because he is leaving her. He says that he will always love her, and he knows that she will find someone else.

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6. The Weight by The Band

Artist: The Band
Album:
Year:

The Weight is a song written by Robbie Robertson and originally performed by The Band in 1968. The song is about a traveler who arrives in a small town and is asked to stay with a family there. The traveler is then asked to do various tasks for the family, including carrying their groceries and picking up their laundry. As the traveler does these things, he thinks about the people he has left behind and the things he has left undone. The song is about the choices we make in life and how they can weigh us down.

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II. Christian Songs About Dying young

1. I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe

Artist: MercyMe
Album: The Worship Project
Year: 1999

The song is about a person imagining what it will be like to be in heaven. The person imagines being in a beautiful place with no more pain or suffering. They imagine being reunited with loved ones who have died and being able to worship God freely. The song is a reminder that even though we don’t know what heaven will be like, we can trust that it will be better than anything we can imagine.

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2. What a Beautiful Name by Hillsong Worship

Artist: Hillsong Worship
Album: Let There Be Light
Year:

The song is about the beauty of God’s name and how it is worth praising. The lyrics talk about how God’s name is above all other names and how it is the only name that can save us. The song is a worship song that is meant to praise God and give thanks for His name.

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3. Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) by Hillsong UNITED

Artist: Hillsong UNITED
Album: Zion
Year: 2013

The song is about continuing to walk through life even when the going gets tough. It talks about how the oceans may seem like they are too big to cross, but with faith, anything is possible. The song is a reminder that God is always there for us, no matter what.

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4. 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) by Matt Redman, Steve Angrisano

Artist: Matt Redman, Steve Angrisano
Album: Spirit & Song: Disc M
Year: 2013

The song is a worship song about giving thanks to God for all the reasons He blesses us. It starts with the reasons we have to bless the Lord, such as His love, His faithfulness, and His mercy. Then it talks about how we should bless the Lord even when we don’t feel like it, because He is worthy of our praise. The chorus is a declaration that we will bless the Lord always, no matter what.

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5. In Christ Alone by Passion Conferences

Artist: Passion Conferences
Album:
Year:

The song is about the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross and how His love for us is everlasting. It talks about how we are saved by grace through faith in Him and how His death has paid for our sins. The song is a reminder that we are never alone because Christ is always with us.

6. How He Loves Us by Passion Conferences

Artist: Passion Conferences
Album: Passion: Awakening
Year: 2010

The song is about how God loves us unconditionally and passionately, despite our flaws and shortcomings. It is a reminder that we are never alone, and that His love for us is never-ending.

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7. Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin

Artist: Chris Tomlin
Album: The Ultimate Playlist
Year: 2016

This song is about how God is a good father and how we can trust him. It is a worship song that is sung in many churches.

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8. Scars by I Am They

Artist: I Am They
Album: Trial & Triumph
Year: 2018

The song is about a person who has been through a lot of pain and hurt in their life, and how they have overcome it. They talk about how their scars are a reminder of how strong they are, and how they have survived everything that has come their way.

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9. Death Was Arrested by North Point Worship

Artist: North Point Worship
Album: He Is Risen – Songs For Easter
Year: 2018

Death Was Arrested is a song about the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and how his death allowed us to be forgiven and have eternal life. The song talks about how Jesus took our punishment upon himself and how his death has given us hope.

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III. Pop Songs About Dying young

1. My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion

Artist: Celine Dion
Album: Let’s Talk About Love
Year: 1997

The song is about a love that never dies, even though the person is gone. The singer is talking about how her heart will always love the person and how they will never forget them.

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2. I Will Remember You by Sarah McLachlan

Artist: Sarah McLachlan
Album: Fumbling Towards Ecstasy
Year: 1993

The song is about a couple who is breaking up and the woman is asking the man to remember her.

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3. I’ll Be Missing You by Faith Evans, Sean Combs

Artist: Faith Evans, Sean Combs
Album: No Way Out
Year: 1997

The song is a tribute to Evans’ late husband, rapper The Notorious B.I.G., who was shot and killed in 1997. The song samples The Police’s song “Every Breath You Take,” and features Combs singing the hook. The song was a huge hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

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4. Goodbye by Air Supply

Artist: Air Supply
Album: The Vanishing Race
Year: 1993

The song is about a couple breaking up and saying goodbye to each other. The man is telling the woman that he will always love her and that he is sorry for the way things turned out.

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5. The Rose by André Rieu

Artist: André Rieu
Album: Romantic Paradise
Year: 2003

The Rose by André Rieu is a beautiful and romantic song that tells the story of a love that has bloomed and flourished. The lyrics are full of imagery and describe the rose as a symbol of the love between the two people. The song is sung with great passion and feeling, and the music is simply gorgeous. It is a truly romantic and beautiful song that is sure to touch the hearts of all who hear it.

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6. Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler

Artist: Bette Midler
Album:
Year: 1988

The song is about how important the people who love us are to our lives and how they help us through tough times.

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7. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men

Artist: Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men
Album: Daydream
Year: 1995

The song is about a couple who are no longer together but still have love for each other. They remember all of the good times they had together, and although they are now apart, they know that they will always love each other.

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8. Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel

Artist: Simon & Garfunkel
Album: Bridge Over Troubled Water
Year: 1970

The song is about a person who is struggling and the singer is offering to help them. The singer says that they will be there for the person, no matter what happens.

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9. Hallelujah by Pentatonix

Artist: Pentatonix
Album: A Pentatonix Christmas
Year: 2016

The song is a cover of the Leonard Cohen classic, and it is absolutely stunning. The group’s harmonies are on point, and the arrangement is beautiful. It’s a must-hear.

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10. Angel by Sarah McLachlan

Artist: Sarah McLachlan
Album: Surfacing
Year: 1997

The song is about a person who is struggling with addiction and how it is destroying their life. The person is begging for help and for someone to save them.

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11. I’ll Never Break Your Heart by Backstreet Boys

Artist: Backstreet Boys
Album: Backstreet Boys
Year: 1996

The song is about a guy who is in a relationship with a girl and he is telling her that he will never break her heart. He is saying that he will always be there for her and that he will never do anything to hurt her.

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IV. Rap Songs About Dying young

1. Ghetto Gospel by Tupac Shakur

Artist: Tupac Shakur
Album: Loyal to the Game
Year:

The song is about the struggles of living in the ghetto, and how religion can provide hope and guidance through difficult times. Tupac Shakur was raised in the ghetto and experienced firsthand the violence and poverty that can plague these communities. He uses his own life experiences to illustrate how religion can help people find strength and hope, even in the darkest of circumstances.

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2. Dear Mama by Tupac Shakur

Artist: Tupac Shakur
Album:
Year:

The song is a tribute to Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur. He talks about how she was a strong black woman who raised him by herself and how she always put her children first. He talks about how she was always there for him, even when he was in trouble. He talks about how she is the reason he is the man he is today and how he will always love her.

3. Changes by Tupac Shakur

Artist: Tupac Shakur
Album: Greatest Hits
Year:

“Changes” is a song by American rapper Tupac Shakur, which was recorded in 1992 and released as a single in 1998. The song addresses the issue of racism in America, and Shakur’s hope for a future where people of all races can live together in peace.

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4. I’ll Be Missing You by Faith Evans, Sean Combs

Artist: Faith Evans, Sean Combs
Album: No Way Out
Year: 1997

The song is a tribute to Evans’ late husband, rapper The Notorious B.I.G., who was shot and killed in 1997. The song samples The Police’s song “Every Breath You Take,” and features Combs singing the hook. The song was a huge hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

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5. Life Goes On by Tupac Shakur

Artist: Tupac Shakur
Album: All Eyez on Me
Year: 1996

The song is about how life goes on no matter what happens. No matter how bad things get, life always goes on.

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6. I Ain’t the One by Tupac Shakur

Artist: Tupac Shakur
Album: All Eyez on Me
Year: 1996

The song is about a man who is not ready for a relationship. He is not the one for her.

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V. Country Songs About Dying young

1. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry by Hank Williams

Artist: Hank Williams
Album:
Year:

The song is about a person who is so lonely that they could cry. They are thinking about all the happy times they had with their loved one and how they are now gone. The person is trying to hold on to any hope they can find.

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2. My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion

Artist: Celine Dion
Album: Let’s Talk About Love
Year: 1997

The song is about a love that never dies, even though the person is gone. The singer is talking about how her heart will always love the person and how they will never forget them.

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3. I’ll Be Missing You by Faith Evans, Sean Combs

Artist: Faith Evans, Sean Combs
Album: No Way Out
Year: 1997

The song is a tribute to Evans’ late husband, rapper The Notorious B.I.G., who was shot and killed in 1997. The song samples The Police’s song “Every Breath You Take,” and features Combs singing the hook. The song was a huge hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

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4. I Still Miss You by Keith Anderson

Artist: Keith Anderson
Album: C’mon!
Year: 2008

The song is about a man who is struggling to get over a break-up. He still misses his ex-girlfriend and he can’t seem to move on.

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5. Last Day of My Life by Phil Vassar

Artist: Phil Vassar
Album: Greatest Hits Volume 1
Year: 2006

The song is about a person looking back on their life and realizing that they would not change a thing, even if they knew that it would be their last day. The person reflects on all of the good times and the bad times and how they have made them who they are today. They are grateful for all of the experiences, both good and bad, and they would not change a thing.

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6. A Lot of Things Different by Kenny Chesney

Artist: Kenny Chesney
Album: No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems
Year: 2003

The song is about a man looking back on his life and all the things that have changed. He reflects on how different his life is now, and how he misses the simplicity of the past.

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7. If I Die Young by The Band Perry

Artist: The Band Perry
Album: The Band Perry
Year: 2010

The song is about a young person’s fear of dying before they have had a chance to experience all life has to offer. The lyrics express a desire to live life to the fullest, while also acknowledging that death is a part of life. The song has a hopeful, uplifting tone despite its subject matter.

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8. Believe by Brooks & Dunn

Artist: Brooks & Dunn
Album: Hillbilly Deluxe
Year: 2005

The song is about a man who is struggling to keep his faith in love alive. He has been hurt in the past and is now afraid to open up again. However, he is still hopeful that he will find someone who will believe in him and love him for who he is.

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9. Go On Without Me by Brett Eldredge

Artist: Brett Eldredge
Album: Bring You Back
Year: 2013

The song is about a man who is struggling to let go of his past relationship. He is trying to move on, but he can’t seem to let go of the memories of his former partner. He is begging her to go on without him, and he is hoping that she will find happiness without him.

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VI. R&B Songs About Dying young

1. I’ll Be Missing You by Faith Evans, Sean Combs

Artist: Faith Evans, Sean Combs
Album: No Way Out
Year: 1997

The song is a tribute to Evans’ late husband, rapper The Notorious B.I.G., who was shot and killed in 1997. The song samples The Police’s song “Every Breath You Take,” and features Combs singing the hook. The song was a huge hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

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2. A Change Is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke

Artist: Sam Cooke
Album: Ain’t That Good News
Year: 1964

“A Change Is Gonna Come” is a song by Sam Cooke, released in December 1964 on RCA Victor. Written in response to the Civil Rights Movement, it has been referred to as “a declaration of hope and faith in the future”.[1] The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.

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3. I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You by Elvis Presley

Artist: Elvis Presley
Album:
Year: 1961

The song is a ballad about falling in love and not being able to help it. The lyrics say that even if the speaker knows that the relationship is wrong for them, they can’t stop themselves from falling in love. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, and is a classic example of Elvis Presley’s vocal style.

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4. What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye

Artist: Marvin Gaye
Album: What’s Going On
Year: 1971

The song is about peace and love and the problems that come with them. Gaye is asking what’s going on with the world and why there is so much hate. He wonders why we can’t all just get along and live in peace.

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5. I Believe I Can Fly by R. Kelly

Artist: R. Kelly
Album: I Believe I Can Fly
Year: 1996

The song is about believing in oneself and having the confidence to achieve anything. Despite the challenges and obstacles one may face, the song instills the hope that anything is possible if you have faith in yourself.

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6. Respect by Aretha Franklin

Artist: Aretha Franklin
Album: I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Year: 1967

The song Respect by Aretha Franklin is about a woman demanding respect from her man. She is tired of being treated like a doormat and wants him to show her some respect. She sings about how she has given him everything and how she deserves to be treated better. The song is a powerful anthem for women everywhere who feel like they are not being respected.

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7. Keep Ya Head Up by Tupac Shakur

Artist: Tupac Shakur
Album: Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.
Year: 1993

The song is about keeping your head up through tough times. No matter what happens, you have to keep going.

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8. The End of the Road by Boyz II Men

Artist: Boyz II Men
Album: Cooleyhighharmony
Year: 1991

The song is about a relationship that has ended and the pain that comes with it. The singer is trying to come to terms with the fact that it is over and that he is now alone.

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9. We’re Gonna Make It by Marvin Gaye

Artist: Marvin Gaye
Album: Let’s Get It On
Year: 1973

The song is about a couple who are determined to make their relationship work, despite the odds being against them. They are both committed to each other and are willing to do whatever it takes to make it work.

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