Songs about Suicide and Suicide Prevention

64 Songs About Suicide and Suicide Prevention
The Best Country Songs About Suicide
7 Powerful Country Songs About Suicide or Feeling Suicidal

My Top Six
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Just call - Bill Withers	How Do You Get That Lonely - Blaine Larsen	The Call - Matt Kennon	Whiskey Lullaby - Brad Paisley & Alison Krauss	Alyssa Lies - Jason Michael Carroll's	Drink A Beer - Luke Bryan

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64 Songs About Suicide and Suicide Prevention

I was 15 years old when a male friend drove his truck out to the middle of nowhere one night and didn't come back. He died by suicide, and a part of me went with him. Death by suicide runs deep in my family, across generations. I hated that it touched my friends, too.

Sadly, while the rest of his peers graduated, went off to college or the military, or found work in local factories, my friend missed out. The rest of his peers became adults and met the love(s) of their small town lives. They married, had children, and some of them divorced (in various orders, but that's okay).

They ventured to far flung locations to pursue careers that some of them would never have imagined as teenagers. He missed those adventures as well. He will always be frozen in time as a high school sophomore in the sad land of "What if?"

If you're struggling with depression or thoughts of suicide, stop and seek help now. While it may feel like you're out of options, if you can just hang on, life does get better. If you don't have someone you can talk to, reach out to one of the crisis intervention resources listed in this article.

If you've experienced the loss by suicide of someone you care for and want to raise prevention awareness, we are kindred souls. This playlist consists of pop, rock, country, metal, and R&B songs that do not glorify suicide but rather seek to prevent self-harm and remind people that suicide permanently impacts many lives.
Source: spinditty.com/playlists/Songs-About-Suicide-and-Suicide-Prevention

1. "Lullaby" by Nickelback

3:44

Sung from the perspective of someone who has been there, the narrator in this 2012 rock song expresses the urgency of turning away from the ledge of suicide. He tells his friend that they are not alone and expresses faith in their decision-making, even at the last moment.

2. "How To Save a Life" by The Fray

4:27

This 2005 was inspired by the lead singer's work with troubled teens. The song describes an example of how to listen non-defensively and provide the necessary support to someone who feels they are all out of options.

3. "Why" by Rascal Flatts

5:02

In this touching 2009 country song, the grieving narrator struggles to make sense of a 17-year-old friend's suicide. He wonders

• why he didn't see it coming
• if there was something he could have done to prevent the death, and
• what could possibly explain walking away "in the middle of a song."

4. "Everybody Hurts" by R.E.M.

5:37

This 1992 song was written with a teenage audience in mind, although its lyrics speak directly to anyone who is suffering. It tries to impress upon those who are depressed and contemplating suicide that they are not alone. Everyone hurts. Take comfort in your friends and hang on.

5. "Goodbye (I'm Sorry)" by Jamestown Story

4:44

The narrator in this 2007 song indicates that time has run out on him, and he is ready to leave this world behind. He has experienced abuse, an untreated emotional disorder, and deep feelings of worthlessness. With regret, he is saying goodbye.

Towards the end of the song, there is a sudden cut to brief spoken facts about suicide, plus a phone number for the National Hopeline Network (1.800.784.2433). Unfortunately, a 2011 version of the song omits this important information.

6. "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day

4:47

Sung from the perspective of a depressed and lonely person, this 2004 song is about feeling isolated by one's personal problems. The narrator walks a boulevard of broken dreams, accompanied only by his shadow.

However, he offers that "sometimes I wish someone out there will find me." People who are suicidal often signal their intent to others.

7. "Fire and Rain" by James Taylor

3:27

This classic 1970 song is one of Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. It references the death by suicide of James Taylor's childhood friend, Suzanne Schnerr, as well as his struggle with drug addiction and depression and his reflections on fame.

Taylor's lingering sense of loss is reflected in the song's famous refrain:

8. "You're Only Human (Second Wind)" by Billy Joel

5:08

Billy Joel once attempted suicide, and he wrote this upbeat 1985 song for a teenage audience to remind them that it's okay to make mistakes. Between accidents, heartbreaks, and bad choices that leave you with a bad reputation — hey, life happens — you may feel like giving up, but stick it out.

The narrator promises that brighter times are ahead:

9. "Stay Alive" by Smile Empty Soul

3:25

Alternative rock offers up this soothing 2009 song that provides reassurance to anyone feeling stuck, like they're out of options. Even if you feel misunderstood, lied to, and like nothing is going right, stay alive. Even if you feel nothing is right in your head or you're in too deep, stay alive. Better days are ahead.

10. "The Last Night" by Skillet

3:31

One friend approaches another in this 2006 Christian rock song, intending to issue a final farewell. However, the friend senses the lie and promises to be their lifeline: "I won't let you say goodbye. I'll be your reason why."

11. "One Last Breath" by Creed

3:59

At first, this 2001 song's protagonist believes he's found the unfortunate road to nowhere and is in grave danger of falling. He is down to one last breath, struggling to survive. Then he finds the road to somewhere, reflects on his mistakes, and comes to believe that there is something left for him in this world.

12. "How Do You Get That Lonely" by Blaine Larsen

3:59

This 2005 song asks the question that many people ask, in disbelief. How do you get that lonely, feel that empty, hurt that bad that death seems like the only option?

The protagonist is without blame and just doesn't understand. (If one has never experienced depression, this may be very hard to comprehend.)

Printed underneath a sports story in the local newspaper was an article about an 18-year-old who died by suicide. It didn't even make the front page, but it would change the lives of his family, friends, and others forever.

13. "That Year" by Brandi Carlisle

3:34

The narrator in this song from 2009 lost a classmate to suicide. As a traumatized survivor of suicide loss, she couldn't say his name for 10 years, but is now finally coming to terms with what happened:

14. "Never Too Late" by Three Days Grace

3:20

A man is desperately trying to convince someone he cares about that it's never too late to decide that you want to live rather than die. He explains that the world will never be what you expected. The song was released in 2006.

15. "Jumper" by Third Eye Blind

4:31

Step away from the ledge. That's what the narrator in this 1997 song tells his suicidal friend on the bridge. He validates that there may be difficult life challenges that seem monumental. Then he encourages him to face those demons down rather than trying to escape them this way.

16. "Whiskey Lullaby" by Brad Paisley & Alison Krauss

6:43

This haunting 2003 country song illustrates that alcoholism plays a role in one-third of all completed suicides.

After a woman broke her lover's heart, he spent the rest of his life wrapped around a whiskey bottle, trying to forget. Eventually, however, they found him dead with a suicide note nearby. Guilt consumed her, and she also became an alcoholic who died in a similar manner. One broken relationship, two tragedies.

17. "Hold On" by Wilson Philips

3:40

This empowering song from 1990 provides hope and encouragement for people who feel distressed, unhappy, and stepped upon by others. It promises that change is indeed possible if you can simply make it through the short-term circumstances of today:

18. "By the Grace of God" by Katy Perry

4:21

In this emotional 2013 song, a protagonist experienced a heartbreak and found herself being blamed for the unraveled relationship. Feeling defeated, she lay on the bathroom floor in tears. With determination and the help of her sister, she decided to stay alive:

19. "Hey Stoopid" by Alice Cooper

4:46

Yep, seriously. You wouldn't expect this 1991 song from "The Godfather of Shock Rock." The song addresses the person who might be considering ending their life by telling them in no-nonsense terms that it's a terrible idea and they're not alone.

20. "Save Me" by Shinedown

3:32

In this 2005 hard rock song, a substance-addicted narrator living on the streets has reached his rock bottom. Now desperate to preserve his life rather than destroy it, he pleads, "Somebody save me. Please don't erase me."

The Best Country Songs About Suicide

Songs have the ability to make us feel. We often feel an emotional connection to songs, particularly country songs. The southern and country way of life has a long history dealing with life's hardships and tragedies. The best country songs tat deal with sucide are often the most moving of these songs because they tell a familiar and relatable story since we all deal with life's ups and downs. No one these songs are meant to portray a way out, they are simply songs that people write as they deal with their own personal experiences.

These best country songs that deal with suicide are extremely emotional. They are heartbreaking and often make us cry.

These are songs from top country artists, both modern and classic, such as Rascal Flatts, Dolly Parton,Bobbie Gentry, and Garth Brooks. Vote up the greatest country songs about suicide if it isn't already on the list.
Source: www.ranker.com/list/best-country-songs-about-suicide/ranker-music

The Best Country Songs About Suicide
	Song	Artist	About
1	Whiskey Lullaby	Brad Paisley, Aliso Krauss	drinking yourself to death
2	How do you get that lonely	Blaine Larsen	reading about a suicide and wondering how people come to that decision
3	Why	Rascal Flatts	used for suicide prevention campaigns
4	The Call		how a phone call can prevent suicide
5	Hurt	Johnny Cash	hurtin oneself to feel the pain and feel alive
6	Moments		wanting to commit suicide and realizing life isn't as bad as you thought
7	Kill Myself		hurting everyone and finding the only way to stop it is suicide
8	This Ain't Nothin'	Craig Morgan	perspective even when the worst things in life happen to you.
9	Independence Day	Martina McBride	woman who committed murder/suicide due to domestic violence while her daughter attends a 4th of July parade.
10	The beaches of Cheyenne	Garth Brooks	committing suicide over losing a loved one.
11	Finger on the Trigger		contemplating suicide
12	One Day You Will		finding a reason to live rather than taking your life
13	Don't close your eyes	Keith Whitley	not wanting to let go
14	Never to Late		how no one understands.
15	Ode to Billie Joe	Bobbie Gentry	two Mississippi lovers who secret eventually leads to one's suicide
16	Goodbye.		an apology for suicide.
17	Big, Bad John		man who sacrifices his own life to save others.
18	Farewell Party.		how friends will react to your death.
19	Haunted		missing someone who's committed suicide.
20	What's This Life For		talking someone out of suicide
21	On a Bus to St. Cloud		chasing after someone's ghost after they've gone.
22	Loser (album version)		a loser who chooses to end it all
23	I'll think of something	Mark Chesnutt	turning to pills and suicide after a lover leaves you
24	I drove her out of my mind		the memory of a lost lover driving someone to death
25	Last Last Time		regrets
26	Kiss the World Goodbye		a hypathetical suicide note.
27	The Last Letter		how we all see times of desperation.
28	I need a Miracle
29	A Song For	Townes Van Zandt
30	The Bridge		standing on a bridge and contemplating ending it all
31	That Year		committing suicide to try and make a situation better
32	Wings of Angels		those of us
33	I've Done Enough Dying Today
34	A Smile on Mt Face		sad song about suicide
35	Fire Away
36	One Dyin' and a Buryi		how to forget all your troubles for good.
37	Country Death Song	Violent Femmes	death and suicide
38	Think I'm Gonna Kill Myself.		saying goodbye
39	Turning the Gun on Myself		wanting to end it all even when you're supposed to have it all.
40	Goin' Down in Style		hedonistic song about dying of excesses in Mexico
41	Endless Sleep		teenage suicide.
42	Sweet Old World	Lucinda Williams	realizing how much someone's worth when it's too late.
43	Hill Above the City		Hill Above the City
44	Kiss the Children	Gram Parsons	realizing your worth and wanting to end it all
45	Chiseled in Stone	Vern Gosdin
46	Heaven, Hell or Houston		a man trying to figure out what to do with himself.
47	Barclay James Harvest Suicide		sad song about suicide
48	Patches.		song about teenage suicide
49	Let's Not Shit Ourselves		look back at the sad and pathetic moments in life that reduce us to nothing
50	Suicide Blues		Taking your life after a woman has done you wrong.
Source: Listen to each song at www.ranker.com/list/best-country-songs-about-suicide/ranker-music

7 Powerful Country Songs About Suicide or Feeling Suicidal

7 Powerful Country Songs About Suicide or Feeling Suicidal
Song	Artist
Whiskey Lullaby	Brad Paisley, Alison Krauss
The Call	Matt Kennon
How do you get that lonely	Blaine Larsen
Why	Rascal Flatts
Moments (homeless/bridge)	Emerson Drive
One Day You Will	Lady Antebellum
Finger on the Trigger	Blue Edmondson
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