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Posting sad songs daily. I love music that makes me feel something. I hope you enjoy

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SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · Nov 27

When you are sad and listen to a sad song, your brain releases a neurochemical that soothes you. It is the same one that is released between mothers and infants during nursing. Basically, I am uplifting the world, one song at a time! #sadsongs #uplifting #happiness

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 1d

Piece of My Heart sung by Janis Joplin. It was written by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns. Janis made it a heartbreaker. "Never hear me when I cry at night. Babe, and I cry all the time!" Angry and sad (if it makes you feel good!) #musicsky #nowplaying #Janis
youtu.be/3SL0oRcD7t0

Janis Joplin Piece Of My Heart HQ

YouTube video by Giorgio Nones

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 2d

Violet by Hole. An angry and sad song. "I want to give the violent more violence. Yeah, I'm the one with no soul. One above and one below!" Supposedly about her relationship with Billy Corgan. Explores sexual exploitation and empowerment. #musicksky #nowplaying #hole
youtu.be/cH_rfGBwamc

YouTube video by HoleVEVO

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 3d

Who Says That's Not American by Raye Zargova. Everyone should listen to this SSOTD. "What is love without home
They can't say you don't belong when it was stolen long ago."
Pro protest, pro immigration and F the man! #musicsky #nowplaying
www.lyricsondemand.com/raye_zaragoz...
youtu.be/pWyUvi_lBIo

Who Says That's Not American (explicit) - Raye Zaragoza

YouTube video by Raye Zaragoza

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 3d

Wow

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 4d

We Just Disagree by Dave Mason. Monday SSOTD for our times. "Have you changed your style? And do you think
That we've grown up differently?
Don't seem the same, seems you've lost your feel for me." This song is relatable and makes me sad! #musicsky #nowplaying #listen
youtu.be/h16DmdQvxB0

Dave Mason - We Just Disagree (Audio)

YouTube video by DaveMasonVEVO

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 7d

Refugee by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Timely SSOTD, and heartbreaking! "Alright! It don't really matter to me, baby
Everybody's had to fight to be free." The analogy of the difficulty of being a refugee to love and independence. Fight to be free! #musicsky #nowplaying
youtu.be/fFnOfpIJL0M

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers - Refugee

YouTube video by TomPettyVEVO

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 8d

Wrango by Ken Pomeroy. "If I die tonight I'll lose everything inside except the feeling of you by." A sad song about her love for her feisty dog. Ken Pomeroy is one to watch! Also, great song about the love of a dog! #musicsky #nowplaying
youtu.be/Nl9TvdnOUPc

Ken Pomeroy "Wrango" (Official Audio)

YouTube video by Ken Pomeroy

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 8d

That can't be true!! I remember when it came out!

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 9d

No One's Gonna Love You by Band of Horses. Check out this SSOTD! Great lyrics, "If things start splittin' at the seams and now the whole thing's tumblin' down." Heartbreaking love No ones gonna love you more than I do, when it is not working is horrible! #musicsky #nowplaying
youtu.be/cuZo7pLnL7c

Band Of Horses - No One's Gonna Love You [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

YouTube video by Sub Pop

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 11d

Great suggestion by @sangerwitch1187.bsky.social No Need to Argue by the Cranberries covered by the Boulet Brothers. "Was it all a waste of time? "Cuz I knew, I knew I'd lose you." Basically, no need to argue when you know it is over. Sad breakup song. #musicsky #nowplaying

youtu.be/T8Xxe8f1-xw

No Need To Argue

YouTube video by Boulet Brothers - Topic

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 14d

Time Stands by Nathaniel Rateliff. Perfect for this moment in time! "What's that you used to say? Find a love that you can wait for or do you feast upon the weak and weary of heart? I can take the pain, but I can't take all the hatred." About fighting for change. #musicsky
youtu.be/NMZFYNm3b7U

Nathaniel Rateliff - Time Stands

YouTube video by NRateliffVEVO

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 15d

Say It Ain't So by Weezer. This peppy SSOTD is actually a heartbreaker. "Dear daddy, I write you in spite of the years of silence. You've cleaned up, found Jesus. Things are good, or so I hear." A song about divorce, alcoholism, and generational trauma. #musicsky #nowplaying
youtu.be/ENXvZ9YRjbo

Weezer - Say It Ain't So (Version 3)

YouTube video by WeezerVEVO

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 15d

I almost posted that...

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 15d

Very true!

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 16d

Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel. Deep and sad SSOTD. "People talking without speaking. People hearing without listening." "I turned my collar to the cold and damp." Simon said he wrote this about people's inability to communicate with each other. #musicsky #nowplaying
youtu.be/4fWyzwo1xg0

Simon & Garfunkel - The Sounds of Silence (Audio)

YouTube video by SimonGarfunkelVEVO

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 17d

Suicidal Thoughts by the Notorious B.I.G. TW language and suicidal themes. "I wonder; if I died, would tears come to her eyes? Forgive me for my disrespect, forgive me for my lies." In my opinion, one of the best rappers and a very sad and real song. #musicsky #nowplaying

youtu.be/v1mKGlYL9jg

The Notorious B.I.G. - Suicidal Thoughts (Official Audio)

YouTube video by The Notorious B.I.G.

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 18d

No Children by The Mountain Goats. This feels like an appropriate angry break-up SSOTD for this Monday. "I hope the worst isn't over and I hope you blink before I do. I hope I never get sober. " About two people going through a nasty breakup. #musicsky #nowplaying #music

youtu.be/irDtV3nfBQw

No Children - The Mountain Goats

YouTube video by CrimzonRegret

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 21d

Friend of the Devil by the Grateful Dead. I like this slower cover by the Counting Crows. "Got two reasons why I cry away each lonely night." A sad song of an outlaw on the run, dealing with guilt, anxiety, regret, fear and missing his girl. #musicsky #nowplaying #gratefuldead
youtu.be/0-8rVlfF-XQ

Friend Of The Devil

YouTube video by Counting Crows - Topic

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 22d

Hey Joe by Jimi Hendrix. This is an old SSOTD originally written by Billy Roberts . It has been recorded by over 100 of artists. A sad tale of a man shooting his wife for cheating and escaping to Mexico. Some see it as symbolic of oppression. #musicsky #nowplaying #music
youtu.be/LKLuLZ0FFYs

YouTube video by Jimi Hendrix - Topic

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 24d

Someday I'll get it by Alek Olsen. This short SSOTD makes me really sad. "I think of you all the time now that you're gone. I've been doin' all kinds of drugs to get you out of my mind." Enough said! Pining is hard. #musicsky #nowplaying #music
youtu.be/bdfV9YTlMb4

someday i'll get it

YouTube video by Alek Olsen - Topic

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 25d

Half Blind by Ye Vagabonds. Sad and beautiful song by an Irish folk group. "Torn between resisting and resigning. Like a fly toward a flame inclining." Basically, it is better to lose an eye than have a broken heart. "So forsaking love to be admired!" #musicsky #nowplaying

youtu.be/4mVGq5nlrIM

Ye Vagabonds - Half Blind

YouTube video by Ye Vagabonds

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · 29d

TV by Billie Ellish. "I'll stay in the pool and drown
So I don't have to watch you leave." The twisted path of an unhealthy relationship and the escape of tv. "I'll try not to starve myself just because your mad at me." Escaping feelings!. #musicsky #nowplaying #bigtshirt

youtu.be/_JGGLJMpVks

Billie Eilish - TV (Official Lyric Video)

YouTube video by Billie Eilish

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · Sep 10

Sick of Losing Soulmates by Dodie. Such a good SSOTD and singer. "I can finally see you're as fucked up as me so how do we win." I feel this song! The idea of starting a relationship, falling in love, thinking you will be with that person forever and falling apart. #musicsky

youtu.be/8qGFAkyfjDU

dodie - Sick of Losing Soulmates

YouTube video by dodieVEVO

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · Sep 9

Michigan by the Milk Carton Kids. Love this sad song, worth a listen. "So when she calls, don't send her my way
When it hurts, you'll know it's the right thing." About escaping painful love but it's hard to leave. "MIchigan's in the rear-view now." #musicsky #nowplaying #music
youtu.be/WEDnGAvjQXw

The Milk Carton Kids - Michigan

YouTube video by bindrihapsari

SSOTD @ssotd.bsky.social · Sep 9

Nobody Home by Pink Floyd. Classic. "And that is how I know
When I try to get through on the telephone to you, there will be nobody home." It is about isolation, addiction, and alienation, but at least he has electric light. #musicsky #nowplaying #pinkfloyd

youtu.be/IC2HGTHkqnU

Pink Floyd - Nobody Home

YouTube video by WhiteWedding111