71 Songs About Losing your mom (Pop, Rap & More)

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71 Songs About Losing your mom (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Rap Songs About Losing your mom

1. 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.

2. Lose Yourself by Eminem

Artist: Eminem
Album:
Year: 2002

The song is about never giving up on your dreams, no matter how hard life gets. Eminem is rapping about how he used to be a nobody from Detroit, but he never gave up on his dream of becoming a successful rapper. He talks about how he used to have to hide his rhyming books from his mom, and how he used to have to borrow money from friends just to get by. But he never gave up, and now he’s one of the biggest rappers in the world.

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3. Mama’s Gone by Eminem

Artist: Eminem
Album: Encore
Year: 2004

The song is about Eminem’s mother, Debbie Mathers, and her addiction to drugs. Eminem reflects on how his mother’s addiction has affected his life. He talks about how she would often neglect him and how he would have to fend for himself. He also talks about how her addiction has led to her losing custody of him.

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4. Gone Too Soon by Simple Plan

Artist: Simple Plan
Album: Get Your Heart On!
Year: 2011

The song is about a friend or loved one who has passed away. It is a tribute to their life and how much they meant to the singer.

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II. Christian Songs About Losing your mom

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. I Will Remember You by Amy Grant

Artist: Amy Grant
Album: Heart in Motion
Year: 1991

The song is about a woman reflecting on a past relationship. She remembers the good times they had together, and how she will always remember him.

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3. Homesick by MercyMe

Artist: MercyMe
Album: Undone
Year: 2004

The song is about feeling homesick and longing for the familiar comforts of home. The singer reflects on all the things he misses about home, from the simple things like his bed and his dog, to the more complicated things like the way his family interacts with each other. Despite feeling homesick, the singer finds comfort in knowing that home is always there for him, even if he’s far away from it.

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III. Country Songs About Losing your mom

1. The Dance by Garth Brooks

Artist: Garth Brooks
Album: Garth Brooks
Year: 1989

The Dance is a song about life and how it is a never-ending cycle. The song talks about how we go through ups and downs, but in the end, life is a dance that we all must participate in. No matter what happens in life, we must keep dancing.

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2. 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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3. Mama’s Song by Carrie Underwood

Artist: Carrie Underwood
Album: Play On
Year: 2009

“Mama’s Song” is a song by Carrie Underwood. It is a song about a daughter’s love for her mother. The song is told from the daughter’s perspective, and she expresses her gratitude for her mother’s love and support. She talks about how her mother has always been there for her, and how she is the one person who will always love her unconditionally. The song is a tribute to mothers everywhere, and it is a reminder of the special bond between a mother and her child.

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4. He Stopped Loving Her Today by George Jones

Artist: George Jones
Album: I Am What I Am
Year: 1980

The song is about a man who loved a woman who didn’t love him back. He stopped loving her today and is now content knowing that she will never be able to hurt him again.

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5. Go Rest High on That Mountain by Vince Gill

Artist: Vince Gill
Album: When Love Finds You
Year: 1994

The song is a ballad about a person who has died and gone to heaven. The singer reflects on all the good times they had together and how much they miss them. They take comfort in knowing that their loved one is now in a better place.

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6. Coal Miner’s Daughter by Loretta Lynn

Artist: Loretta Lynn
Album: Coal Miner’s Daughter
Year: 1971

The song is a country ballad that tells the story of Loretta Lynn’s life growing up in a poor family in Kentucky and her eventual rise to stardom in the country music industry. The song talks about how her father was a coal miner and how she had to work hard to make ends meet. It also talks about how she fell in love with country music and how it helped her get through the tough times in her life.

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7. Stand by Your Man by Tammy Wynette

Artist: Tammy Wynette
Album: Stand By Your Man
Year: 1980

The song is about a woman stand by her man through thick and thin and being there for him no matter what.

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8. There You’ll Be by Faith Hill

Artist: Faith Hill
Album: Pearl Harbor
Year: 2001

The song is about a woman looking back on her life and all of the defining moments, both good and bad. She reflects on how she would not be the person she is today without those experiences. In the end, she thanks the one person who has always been there for her, her husband.

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9. 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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10. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard

Artist: Merle Haggard
Album: Killers Three
Year: 1968

The song is about a man who has led a life of crime and is now facing the consequences. He reflects on his mother’s advice to stay out of trouble, but he didn’t listen and now he’s facing the consequences.

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11. Mama Knows by Reba McEntire

Artist: Reba McEntire
Album: Rumor Has It
Year: 1990

The song is about a woman who is trying to figure out what is going on with her relationship. She is not sure if her man is cheating on her or not, but she knows that something is not right. The woman is trying to figure out what to do and she turns to her mother for advice. The mother tells her to trust her gut and follow her heart. The woman decides to confront her man and ask him what is going on.

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12. Mama’s Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys by Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson

Artist: Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson
Album: Willie and Family Live
Year:

The song is a duet between Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson, and is about a mother’s love for her son. The song is set in the American West, and is about a mother’s advice to her son not to become a cowboy. The song is a ballad, and is sung in a slow and mournful tone.

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13. One More Day by Diamond Rio

Artist: Diamond Rio
Album: One More Day
Year: 2001

The song is about a man who is facing the execution of his death sentence, and he is thinking about his life and how he wishes he had one more day.

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IV. Rock Songs About Losing your mom

1. The Best Day by Taylor Swift

Artist: Taylor Swift
Album: Fearless
Year: 2008

“The Best Day” is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was written and produced by Swift with Nathan Chapman. Swift self-penned the lyrics and co-wrote the music with Chapman. The song is a power ballad with influences of country and pop music. Lyrically, the song is about Swift’s mother and is a tribute to her. “The Best Day” was released on October 14, 2008, by Big Machine Records as the fifth and final single from Swift’s second studio album, Fearless (2008). The song peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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2. You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban

Artist: Josh Groban
Album: Closer
Year: 2003

“You Raise Me Up” is a song originally composed by Irish-Norwegian duo Secret Garden. The music was written by Secret Garden’s Rolf Løvland and the lyrics by Brendan Graham. After the song was performed early in 2002 by the Secret Garden and their invited lead singer, Brian Kennedy, the song only became a minor hit. In 2003, the song was recorded by the Irish singer Josh Groban, whose version became a global hit. Groban’s recording was produced by David Foster and Humberto Gatica and released on his album Closer. His single achieved considerable adult contemporary and easy listening radio airplay and peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 2004. In the United Kingdom, Groban’s version of “You Raise Me Up” peaked at number one in January 2005, becoming his first number-one single there.

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3. Far Away by Nickelback

Artist: Nickelback
Album: All the Right Reasons
Year: 2005

The song is about a person who is in a long-distance relationship and is struggling to maintain it. The person is feeling lonely and frustrated, and is wondering if the relationship is worth it.

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4. Yesterday by The Beatles

Artist: The Beatles
Album:
Year:

The song is about a man who is struggling to deal with the loss of his love. He is trying to remember the good times they had together, but he can’t seem to get over her death.

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5. Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion

Artist: Celine Dion
Album:
Year:

The song is about a woman thanking her lover for all the ways he has loved her and supported her over the years. She talks about how he has been her strength when she was weak, her shelter from the storm, and her light in the dark. She says that because of his love, she has been able to achieve all her dreams, and she will always be grateful to him.

6. My Immortal by Evanescence

Artist: Evanescence
Album: Fallen
Year: 2003

The song is about a person who is struggling to keep going after the loss of a loved one. They feel like they can’t go on without the person, and they wish they could just die and be reunited with them.

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7. Missing You by John Waite

Artist: John Waite
Album: No Brakes
Year: 1984

The song is about a man who is missing his love. He talks about how he is feeling and how he misses her.

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8. If I Could Be Where You Are by Enya

Artist: Enya
Album: Amarantine
Year: 2005

The song is about a person who is in love with someone who is far away from them. They wish they could be where the other person is, so they could be together.

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9. Supermarket Flowers by Ed Sheeran

Artist: Ed Sheeran
Album: ÷
Year: 2017

The song is about Ed Sheeran’s grandmother who passed away. He reflects on how she was always there for him and how much he loved her. He talks about how she would go to the supermarket and buy flowers for him and his siblings.

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10. Memories of You by Benny Goodman

Artist: Benny Goodman
Album:
Year: 1956

The song is a nostalgic look back at a past relationship. The singer remembers all the happy times they shared together and how they used to dance to this song. Even though they are no longer together, the singer still cherishes the memories of their time together.

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11. I Miss You by Blink-182

Artist: Blink-182
Album: Blink-182
Year:

The song is about a couple who are going through a tough time and the singer is missing the good times they used to have.

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12. Mama by Il Divo

Artist: Il Divo
Album: Il Divo
Year: 2004

Mama by Il Divo is a song about a son’s love and appreciation for his mother. The lyrics express the son’s gratitude for all that his mother has done for him, and how she is the light in his life. The song is a touching tribute to mothers everywhere, and is sure to bring a tear to your eye.

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V. Pop Songs About Losing your mom

1. 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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2. The Best Day by Taylor Swift

Artist: Taylor Swift
Album: Fearless
Year: 2008

“The Best Day” is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was written and produced by Swift with Nathan Chapman. Swift self-penned the lyrics and co-wrote the music with Chapman. The song is a power ballad with influences of country and pop music. Lyrically, the song is about Swift’s mother and is a tribute to her. “The Best Day” was released on October 14, 2008, by Big Machine Records as the fifth and final single from Swift’s second studio album, Fearless (2008). The song peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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3. 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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4. You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban

Artist: Josh Groban
Album: Closer
Year: 2003

“You Raise Me Up” is a song originally composed by Irish-Norwegian duo Secret Garden. The music was written by Secret Garden’s Rolf Løvland and the lyrics by Brendan Graham. After the song was performed early in 2002 by the Secret Garden and their invited lead singer, Brian Kennedy, the song only became a minor hit. In 2003, the song was recorded by the Irish singer Josh Groban, whose version became a global hit. Groban’s recording was produced by David Foster and Humberto Gatica and released on his album Closer. His single achieved considerable adult contemporary and easy listening radio airplay and peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 2004. In the United Kingdom, Groban’s version of “You Raise Me Up” peaked at number one in January 2005, becoming his first number-one single there.

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5. Mama Who Bore Me by Lea Michele

Artist: Lea Michele
Album:
Year: 2006

The song is about a young girl’s relationship with her mother, and how she is the one person who has always been there for her. The girl expresses her gratitude for her mother’s love and support, and how she has always been her rock.

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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. Supermarket Flowers by Ed Sheeran

Artist: Ed Sheeran
Album: ÷
Year: 2017

The song is about Ed Sheeran’s grandmother who passed away. He reflects on how she was always there for him and how much he loved her. He talks about how she would go to the supermarket and buy flowers for him and his siblings.

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8. I’ll Always Love My Mama by The Intruders

Artist: The Intruders
Album: Save the Children
Year: 1973

The song is about a son’s love for his mother. He talks about how she has always been there for him, and how she is the one person who will always love him no matter what.

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9. Hush Little Baby by Joan Baez

Artist: Joan Baez
Album: In Concert Part 2
Year: 1963

The song is a lullaby in which the mother tries to reassure her child that everything will be alright despite the fact that they are facing difficult times. The mother tells her child that if they keep their faith and trust in her, then she will always be there for them.

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10. Don’t Forget to Remember Me by Carrie Underwood

Artist: Carrie Underwood
Album: Some Hearts
Year: 2005

The song is about a woman who is about to move away and is asking her love to remember her.

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11. Mama by Il Divo

Artist: Il Divo
Album: Il Divo
Year: 2004

Mama by Il Divo is a song about a son’s love and appreciation for his mother. The lyrics express the son’s gratitude for all that his mother has done for him, and how she is the light in his life. The song is a touching tribute to mothers everywhere, and is sure to bring a tear to your eye.

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12. Memories of You by Benny Goodman

Artist: Benny Goodman
Album:
Year: 1956

The song is a nostalgic look back at a past relationship. The singer remembers all the happy times they shared together and how they used to dance to this song. Even though they are no longer together, the singer still cherishes the memories of their time together.

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13. Mother Earth by Walela, Joanne Shenandoah

Artist: Walela, Joanne Shenandoah
Album: Sacred Ground: A Tribute to Mother Earth
Year: 2005

“Mother Earth” is a song by Walela, Joanne Shenandoah, and Robbie Robertson. The song is a plea to humanity to take care of the earth and its resources. The lyrics describe the earth as a mother who gives life and provides for her children. The song asks people to respect and honor the earth, and to live in harmony with nature.

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14. Goodbye by Avril Lavigne

Artist: Avril Lavigne
Album: Goodbye Lullaby
Year: 2011

The song is about a break-up and how the person is feeling. They are sad and regretful about what has happened.

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15. The Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler

Artist: Bette Midler
Album:
Year: 1988

The song is about a person who is thanking someone else for being there for them and helping them through tough times. They compare this other person to the wind beneath their wings, which gives them the strength to keep going.

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16. If I Could Be Where You Are by Enya

Artist: Enya
Album: Amarantine
Year: 2005

The song is about a person who is in love with someone who is far away from them. They wish they could be where the other person is, so they could be together.

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VI. R&B Songs About Losing your mom

1. Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder

Artist: Stevie Wonder
Album: Songs in the Key of Life
Year: 1976

“Isn’t She Lovely” is a song by Stevie Wonder, from his 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life. The song is a celebration of the birth of Wonder’s daughter, Aisha Morris. The lyrics express Wonder’s joy at the miracle of his daughter’s birth, and the music is upbeat and positive. The song was a hit, reaching number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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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. I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston

Artist: Whitney Houston
Album:
Year:

The song is about a woman who is leaving her lover and she tells him that she will always love him. She says that she will always love him no matter what he does or where he goes.

4. Gone Too Soon by Michael Jackson

Artist: Michael Jackson
Album: Dangerous
Year: 1991

This song is a tribute to Jackson’s friend, Ryan White, who died of AIDS at the age of eighteen. The song is a ballad with a message of hope and remembrance.

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5. A Song for Mama by Boyz II Men

Artist: Boyz II Men
Album: Soul Food
Year: 1997

A Song for Mama is a touching ballad dedicated to the singer’s mothers. It talks about the special bond between a mother and child, and how a mother’s love is always there, even when her child is grown up and leading their own life. It is a beautiful tribute to the mothers who have always been there for their children, and who have loved them unconditionally.

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6. 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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7. Missing You by Tamia, Gladys Knight, Brandy, Chaka Khan

Artist: Tamia, Gladys Knight, Brandy, Chaka Khan
Album: The Best of Brandy
Year: 2005

The song is about missing someone who has passed away.

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8. I Wish by R. Kelly

Artist: R. Kelly
Album: TP-2.com
Year: 2000

The song is about a man who wishes he could go back in time and relive his childhood. He talks about all the things he would do differently, and how he would make sure to cherish every moment. He also talks about how he would tell his mother how much he loved her, and how he would never take anything for granted.

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9. I’ll Always Love You by Whitney Houston

Artist: Whitney Houston
Album:
Year:

The song is about a woman telling her lover that she will always love him, no matter what he does or where he goes. She says that she will always be there for him, and that her love will never die.

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10. Hero by Mariah Carey

Artist: Mariah Carey
Album: Music Box
Year: 1993

The song is about a person who is in love with a hero. The hero is someone who has saved the person from a difficult situation. The person is grateful to the hero and wants to spend the rest of their life with the hero.

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11. I Miss You by Beyoncé

Artist: Beyoncé
Album: 4
Year: 2011

The song is about a person who is missing someone they used to be close to. The singer reflects on all the happy moments they shared together, and how much they miss that person now that they are gone.

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12. Lose Myself by Eminem

Artist: Eminem
Album:
Year: 2002

The song is about a person who is struggling with addiction and trying to get clean. They are trying to stay focused and not give in to their addiction, but it is proving to be a difficult battle.

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13. I’ll Never Forget You by Monica Joelle

Artist: Monica Joelle
Album:
Year:

The song is about a woman who is remembering a past love. She remembers the good times they had together, and how she will never forget him.

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14. It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday by Boyz II Men

Artist: Boyz II Men
Album: Cooleyhighharmony
Year: 1991

The song is about the pain of saying goodbye to someone you love. The lyrics talk about the feeling of loss and how hard it is to let go. The song is a reminder that even though it is hard to say goodbye, sometimes it is necessary.

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15. Superwoman by Alicia Keys

Artist: Alicia Keys
Album: As I Am
Year: 2007

The song is about a woman who is strong and independent. She is a superwoman who can do anything she sets her mind to.

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16. I’ll Be Seeing You by Billie Holiday

Artist: Billie Holiday
Album:
Year:

The song is a ballad about a lovers’ parting and the hope of reunion despite the distance between them. The lyrics express the speaker’s longing for her absent lover and her confidence that they will be reunited.

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17. Mama, I’m Gonna Miss You by Boyz II Men

Artist: Boyz II Men
Album:
Year:

The song is about a son who is leaving home and is telling his mother that he is going to miss her. He talks about all the things he is going to miss about her, including her cooking and her smile.

VII. Latest Songs About Losing your mom

1. The Best Day by Taylor Swift

Artist: Taylor Swift
Album: Fearless
Year: 2008

“The Best Day” is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was written and produced by Swift with Nathan Chapman. Swift self-penned the lyrics and co-wrote the music with Chapman. The song is a power ballad with influences of country and pop music. Lyrically, the song is about Swift’s mother and is a tribute to her. “The Best Day” was released on October 14, 2008, by Big Machine Records as the fifth and final single from Swift’s second studio album, Fearless (2008). The song peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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2. You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban

Artist: Josh Groban
Album: Closer
Year: 2003

“You Raise Me Up” is a song originally composed by Irish-Norwegian duo Secret Garden. The music was written by Secret Garden’s Rolf Løvland and the lyrics by Brendan Graham. After the song was performed early in 2002 by the Secret Garden and their invited lead singer, Brian Kennedy, the song only became a minor hit. In 2003, the song was recorded by the Irish singer Josh Groban, whose version became a global hit. Groban’s recording was produced by David Foster and Humberto Gatica and released on his album Closer. His single achieved considerable adult contemporary and easy listening radio airplay and peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 2004. In the United Kingdom, Groban’s version of “You Raise Me Up” peaked at number one in January 2005, becoming his first number-one single there.

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3. Memories of You by Benny Goodman

Artist: Benny Goodman
Album:
Year: 1956

The song is a nostalgic look back at a past relationship. The singer remembers all the happy times they shared together and how they used to dance to this song. Even though they are no longer together, the singer still cherishes the memories of their time together.

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4. If I Could Be Where You Are by Enya

Artist: Enya
Album: Amarantine
Year: 2005

The song is about a person who is in love with someone who is far away from them. They wish they could be where the other person is, so they could be together.

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5. Supermarket Flowers by Ed Sheeran

Artist: Ed Sheeran
Album: ÷
Year: 2017

The song is about Ed Sheeran’s grandmother who passed away. He reflects on how she was always there for him and how much he loved her. He talks about how she would go to the supermarket and buy flowers for him and his siblings.

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6. Mama by Il Divo

Artist: Il Divo
Album: Il Divo
Year: 2004

Mama by Il Divo is a song about a son’s love and appreciation for his mother. The lyrics express the son’s gratitude for all that his mother has done for him, and how she is the light in his life. The song is a touching tribute to mothers everywhere, and is sure to bring a tear to your eye.

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