Some songs never fail to give me goosebumps. The lyrics, the melody or simply just the voice can add that extra something it needs to chill you to the bone. Some of these songs make me cry, some just really left an impact after hearing it. A song does not have to be sad to make you feel something; it can also be a song with a powerful message. (Although most of the time those songs are the sad, slower songs)
Here is a list of songs, new and old, that really made me feel something. The genres differ immensely, so I'm sure everyone will find something they like.
Disclaimer: Some of these will be covers because, in my opinion, that version touched me more. I will mention it if it's a cover.
1. Demi Lovato - Skyscraper
In my opinion, this is one of the best songs ever made. It certainly belongs in my top five. Demi has made several heartwrenching songs as ''World of Chances'', ''For the Love of a Daughter'' & ''Believe In Me''. But this one always makes me go silent, so I can just enjoy the song.
Go on and try to tear me down;
I will be rising from the ground
2. Emeli Sandé - Breaking The Law
Just listen to this. You can't tell me this doesn't make you (almost) cry.
When the corridors and all the stairs are making you tired;
I will come for you; Set the building on fire
3. The Band Perry - Comeback Kid
A song that really shows that you are good enough and that giving up is not an option. I really love it.
I believe in what I am; I believe in what I was
I believe in losing you, I've never been given so much
4. Evanescence - Even In Death
This song is so captivating. It just pulls you in and doesn't let go till it's finished. Amy Lee's voice does that anyway, but even more on this one.
They don't know you can't leave me
They don't hear you singing to me
5. Natalie Lungley - You (Keaton Henson Cover)
If you must work,
Work to leave some part of you on this earth
If you must live, darling one,
Just live
6. Luke Sital-Singh - Benediction
This song always is so close to making me cry. Sometimes it succeeds.
I'm sorry we don't have forever
Ooh... but come die with me
7. Superfruit - Rise (Katy Perry Cover)
This is an amazing cover. It really brings across the message this song wants to send.
I must stay conscious
Through the madness and chaos
8. London Grammar - Rooting For You
Hannah's voice can take you to another world.
I'd love to always love you
But I'm scared of loneliness
When I'm, when I'm alone with you
9. Alicia Keys - Kill Your Mama
This song is just unbelievable. It really gets me every time. It's not up on Youtube, so you'll have to look it up yourself, but just wow.
How you gonna kill your mama
When only mama is gonna love you to the grave
10. Angel Haze - Battle Cry
Insane. This video, this song, those lyrics. Insane.
I woke up one Sunday morning, stopped believing in Jesus
Stopped believing in churches, I stopped believing in preachers
I realized I was a teacher, not just one of the heathens
11. Panic! At The Disco - The End of All Things
Just listen.
In these coming years
Many things will change
12. Lana Del Rey - Ride
You'll have to watch the entire thing to get the whole experience. Th monolog is epic.
Dying young and I'm playing hard
That's the way my father made his life an art
13. The Pretty Reckless - Under The Water
And though I screamed and I screamed, well, no one came running
No I wasn't saved, I wasn't safe from you
14. Brian Justin Crum - Creep (Radiohead Cover)
A great cover of a phenomenal song.
I don't care if it hurts,
I want to have control,
I want a perfect body,
I want a perfect soul,
15. NF - How Could You Leave Us
This one just leaves you shaken to the core. It honestly threw me off so much. If you like it, you Should Listen to his other songs too. You won't be disappointed. (Therapy Session, Can You Hold Me)
I wish you were here, mama, but every time I picture you
All I feel is pain, I hate the way I remember you
16. Broods - Freak of Nature
Dancing scars from long nights
I've been bruised by your light
17. Halsey - Sorry
One of the first songs, for me, to really describe the fear of loving someone and pushing them away because it scares you.
So I'm sorry to my unknown lover
Sorry that I can't believe that anybody ever really
Starts to fall in love with me
18. Carrie Underwood - Temporary Home
This is our temporary home, it's not where we belong
Windows and rooms that we're passing through
19. Ilse Delange - Miracle
This Dutch artist makes many great songs and this one is one of my faves. You should really check her out.
You put me outside my safety-zone
Outside all the lines that made my home
To find out that no one really lives
Without giving what it is you give
20. Sia - Free Me
The message this video gives, along with the song of course, it just so great and touching. It really deserves more recognition.
I don't want to hold your gaze
I'm scared what I might see there
21. Rent - Without You
One of the greatest musicals with one of its best songs.
The tears dry without you
Life goes on but I'm gone
'Cause I die without you
22. Des'ree - I'm Kissing You
This always makes me cry. Always.
Pride can stand
A thousand trials
The strong will never fall
23. Boggie - Wars for Nothing
You see, Eurovision isn't only glitter and glamor. Sometimes things like this happen, and it's beautiful.
Do they deserveTo die for believing something else?
For having a face someone can’t stand
24. AURORA - Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)
Haunting with a strong message.
He holds my body in his arms
He didn't mean to do no harm
And he holds me tight
