Three Sad Songs

One of the strangest hypocrisies within human nature is the delight that we get from a depressing tenor voice singing "Oh Danny Boy." Nothing can make me feel better like a good old sad song on a sad day. Maybe hearing the song helps us realize that while we think that our experiences are unique, they aren't.

Here, for no particular rhyme or reason, are three sad songs that have nothing to do with each other but are finding a lot of playtime with me lately.

John Lennon - "Mother"

Children, don't do what I have done
I couldn't walk and I tried to run
So I got to tell you
Goodbye goodbye
Mama don't go
Daddy come home

Townes Van Zant - "Waiting Around To Die"

Sometimes I don't know where this dirty road is taking me
Sometimes I can't even see the reason why
I guess I keep on gamblin', lots of booze and lots of ramblin'
It's easier than just a-waitin' 'round to die

Spiritualized - "Broken Heart"

And I'm wasted all the time
I've gotta drink you right off of my mind
I've been told that this will heal given time
Lord I have a broken heart

And I'm crying all the time
I have to keep it covered up with a smile
And I'll keep on moving on for a while
Lord I have a broken heart