11 Full Song Lyrics About Grief

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Beyoncé-Style Song Lyrics About Grief

No, no, these lyrics were not written by Bey herself, but, have a read through them and you will notice how well it captures her vibe. Impressive tool if I do say so myself *smug face emoji*

(Verse 1)
Shades of sorrow, whispering goodbye, // //
Underneath a steel curtain sky. //
Tears that tumble, oh they don't lie, //
Reflecting your absence in my eyes. //

(Chorus)
Grief's an ocean, deep and wide, //
Drowning in the tears I've cried. //
Babe, without you by my side, //
Grief's the love I can't hide.

(Verse 2)
Ghostly echoes fill my room, //
In every corner darkness looms. //
Your laughter lost in time's cocoon,//
Babe, I'm dancing with your shadow on the moon.

(Chorus)
Grief's a thunderstorm inside,//
A silent scream that can't be quieted.//
Your memory is the tie that binds,//
Grief’s a cruel but honest kind.

(Verse 3)
I walk through fields of endless night,//
Each step heavy without your light.//
In grief’s grip we all lose sight,//
Yet in this pain, we learn to fight.

(Chorus)
Grief’s a river wild and free,//
A restless wind through willow trees.//
Your ghost forever part of me,//
Grief—the uninvited guarantee.

21 Savage-Style Song Lyrics About Grief

(Verse 1)//
I been grievin' in the darkness, no light to see, //
Lost my brothers in these streets, yeah that pain runs deep//
Wearin' sorrow like a outfit, black from head to toe,//
Hearts colder than December winds in Chicago//

Eyes glossy, red-tinted, but I ain't high, bro//
Pain leaking out my heart like a bullet hole//
Memories fade away but the hurt don't go,
Grief a flash flood that leaves you feeling low//

(Chorus)//
Livin’ with this grief now, it's all I know//
Eyes vacant as an abandoned home//
Pain's an outlaw that don’t pay no toll,
Lives invincible till it drowns your soul//

(Verse 2)//
In the city of steel, tears fallin’ on concrete//
Dreams shattered piece by piece like they made of cheap glass,//
We lost some good ones – time ain’t got no reverse pass //
Now we pour out our hearts and our liquor in mass//

Tattoos inked deep with their names and faces,
In our hearts – a permanent space they’ve taken//
Staring down grief – gotta rise above,
Even when every heartbeat screams of love lost//

(Chorus)//
Livin’ with this grief now, it's all I know//
Eyes vacant as an abandoned home//
Pain's an outlaw that don’t pay no toll,
Lives invincible till it drowns your soul//

(Bridge)
Grief be living rent free inside me head,
Every night it be tuckin' me into bed//
Images replaying – times we bled together
Now they just echoes – part of life’s cruel weather//

(Outro)
But I'll keep going – for them and for me too
The streets took away but also gave us truths //
Though pain may linger, it won't define us
We still 21 Savage – at grief we've had enough.

Taylor Swift-Style Song Lyrics About Grief

If you would rather Taylor Swift’s style, you will love these lyrics:

(Verse 1)
Another sunset paints the sky, //
Just like the one when you said goodbye. //
Walking these empty streets at night, //
My heart aches, missing you doesn't feel right. //

(Chorus)
In every cold wind, I find your trace, //
In every mirror, I see your face. //
Grief's clock keeps ticking, won't give me reprieve, //
Oh darling, why'd you have to leave? //

(Verse 2)
I remember your laugh echoing in our room,//
Now there's nothing but silence and gloom.//
Your clothes still hang in the closet door,
Oh darling, can't we have once more?//

(Chorus)
Under the candlelight's weeping glow,//
I'm tracing paths where we used to go.//
Echoes of your laughter still weave,
Into my dreams as I grieve.//

(Bridge)
Through tears that blur my sight,
I write our story each twilight.
Our love song lost its tune so swift,
Left me with just this painful gift.

(Ending verse)
Mourning doves sing from above,
Reminding me of our undying love.
Though pain sears through like a thief,
In my heart you live on – that’s grief.

Drake-Style Song Lyrics About Grief

(Verse 1)
Grief got a choke hold on my soul, no respite //
Every night's a wrestling fight, just ain't right //
Nightmares paintin' pictures, loved ones in clear sight //
Days lookin' bleak, I can't shine without that light //

21 Savage living through this emotional carnage //
Inside my mind is a blazing war zone, no camouflage //
Got to stay strong for the fam, it's part of the package //
But dammit man this grief cuts deep with no bandage //

(Chorus)
Out here dealing with demons and grief //
Each day trying to find some relief //
Can't hide from the pain, can't be a thief //
Of myself 'cause it’s deep rooted beneath //

(Verse 2)
Anguish cuts like a double-edged sword //
In the heart of 21 Savage, I'm acting like it’s ignored //
But see I'm bleeding inside where it ain’t restored //
Feelings crashing over me like an untamed hoard //

Pain's painting my story countless shades of blue //
Trying to rewrite the script but pages stick like glue //
Outlined in chalk is an outline of me too //
Cause grief kills slowly if you haven’t got a clue //

(Chorus)
Grieving in shadows where haters can’t see //
Tryna swim outta depths filled with melancholy //
Every day's another chapter in this brutal odyssey //
Grief-stalked Savage staying real in life’s controversy //

(Bridge)
Facing down sorrow with empty ammunition //
Drowning in pain requires total submission //
No stranger to hardship and life’s tough condition //
Gotta face these ghosts head-on – there ain’t no intermission //

(Outro)
Living under clouds darkened by dismay //
Losses tallying up as skies turn grey//
Grief's toll on the heart? Ain't nothing cliché //
Savage surviving yet another day.

Justin Bieber-Style Song Lyrics About Grief

How about Justin Bieber inspired song lyrics instead?

(Verse 1)//
There's a hollow space in my heart tonight, girl//
I'm feeling the shadow of your sweet goodbye, girl //
You loved me like no one else, had my world twirling //
But now you're gone, left me here alone and hurting.//

(Chorus)//
Grief came knocking down my door,//
Knocked me right down on the floor //
I'm searching for the light in this night//
All that's left is dark and stormy weather, wrong or right.//

(Verse 2)//
Caught up in these moments of despair and solitude //
Every place I look around just brings back thoughts of you //
I miss your laughter ringing through our room, yes it's true //
It feels like life without color, missing shades of blue. //

(Chorus)//
Grief came dancing like a flame, oh babe /
Burning through all sweet memories we have made /
But I gotta keep pushing through this heavy rain, //
Though it's hard to heal when love leaves such a stain. //

(Bridge // Pre-chorus)//
In the mirror reflection, I see the pain,
The spark in my eyes lost in grief's bitter rain //
Yet I know, oh babe yeah I know,
I gotta rise above from this low.

(Chorus)//
Grief may paint my sky with grey clouds,
Turning cheers to fears and laughs to shrouds /
Still gonna fight back though it gets tough /
Coz love has taught even shattered hearts can be enough.

(Outro)//
Even with this hurt that seems too much to bear /
In time dear grief will slowly lose its snare /
With every beat my heart remembers love we share, /
Each memory’s glow will help me find repair.

Rihanna-Style Song Lyrics About Grief

Have a read of these and see if we captured Rihanna’s vibe accurately? You should be able to taste the Bajan flavor as you sing the lyrics, lol.

(Verse 1)
Shadows flood my mind's gallery, //
Each one compounding this tragedy, //
Heart throbbing, echoes of your melody. //
A love lost, in the waves of life's ebb tide //

(Chorus)
Grief's a journey, no maps to show, //
Through the darkness where all secrets grow. //
Got these tears that won't stop flowing,
On this path where I'm solo going. //

(Verse 2)
Captured in this glasshouse of despair, //
Our reflections haunt me everywhere. //
Memories burn, smoke fills the air, //
Yet your touch still lingers here and there.

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Tips For Crafting The Perfect Song Lyrics About Grief

I am sure I've helped you with the basic lyrics, but you're gonna wanna put your personality all over it! Here are some tips to help you do that:

1. Tune into your Sorrowful Symphony

If you're trying to pen down some kickass song lyrics about grief, the first thing you need to do is tap into that emotional pain. Grief isn't just a single-note melody, it's a whole symphony of emotions. It’s okay to be raw and real with your feelings. Writing from authenticity always hits different.

Your lyrics should be a reflection of your mourning process – the sadness, the loss, and yes, even the heartbreak. Don't shy away from these feelings; they are what will make your song relatable and deeply moving.

2. Make Bereavement Beautiful

Grieving is a universal experience that everyone goes through at some point in their lives. As a songwriter, your job is to take this sorrowful experience and transform it into something beautiful and cathartic through your lyrics.

The key here is subtlety. Instead of directly stating “I'm sad,” use metaphors or similes to convey the emotional landscape you're traversing.

3. Create a Heartbreaking Hook

A catchy hook isn’t just for upbeat pop songs; it's essential for songs about grief too. It doesn't have to be happy or peppy – rather it should encapsulate the essence of your loss in an unforgettable way.

This can be as simple as repeating a certain phrase or lyric that really captures the heartbreak you're feeling.

4. Paint Pictures with Your Words

Aim to create vivid imagery with your words to help listeners visualize and connect with what you're going through. You might describe the emptiness of a room once shared with someone or how their absence feels like an unending winter.

A well-crafted visual can trigger emotions more effectively than merely telling listeners how sad or devastated you are.

5. Let The Melody Reflect The Mood

While we are focusing on lyrics here, remember that those words will eventually have to mesh well with the melody. Let's not forget our good buddy ‘melancholy' came from ‘melody' and ‘grief'. So ensure your words flow seamlessly with a sorrowful tune.

6. Put A Unique Spin On Your Story

Everyone experiences grief differently – so don't be afraid to put your unique spin on it in your lyrics. Maybe for you, mourning feels more like anger than sadness or perhaps it's more about finding peace amidst the pain.

Your distinctive perspective makes all the difference between cliché verses and lyrics that truly resonate.

7. Proofread With Empathy

Lastly but crucially, proofread those verses! But do so empathetically – imagine yourself as someone who has never experienced this particular loss before.
Would they understand? Would they feel something? If yes, then my friend, you’ve crafted some genuinely kickass song lyrics about grief!

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