My dad actually started this whole thing since he is near the end of his life and made a CD of 3 songs he wanted played at his funeral. I liked that idea and started working on mine.
What would be the three songs you want played at your funeral, even if that funeral is (hopefully!) many years from now?
Here’s my list and why: (And oh god am I ever showing my age!)
Truckin’ by the Grateful Dead, specifically because these lyrics totally describe my life:
Sometimes the lights all shinin on me;
Other times I can barely see.
Lately it occurs to me what a long, strange trip it’s been.
It’s My Life by Bon Jovi – whole song means a lot to me. I actually wanted Sid Viscous from the Sex Pistols’ rendition of “My Way” because he more or less screams it. I could not find it, though, so I chose Bon Jovi because he says:
Like Frankie said I did it my way
I just am not the Frank Sinatra type, after all. And Bon Jovi rocks.
Nowhere is my Home by the X Rated Cowboys. (not to be confused with a different song with the same name)
This is a local band in Columbus, Ohio, who is not together any more so far as I know. When I lost my home in 2005, this song helped see me through it. Ever since that happened, I have felt lost and homeless, even though I have a house again, it’s never been right. Nowhere is still my home. It is a hauntingly beautiful song. I won’t post the whole thing but only a few of the lyrics that really hit me are:
Heartbreak’s my only companion on this dark, lonely ride
Still I cherish the journey, just never thought I’d be riding alone
I got hard like a highway, and nowhere is my home.
I found myself in a place without hope, decided I didn’t belong…
Still I cherish the journey, just never thought I’d be arriving alone
My heart is a highway, and nowhere is my home.
Ten bucks say my family tosses the CD and plays something religious, which I am not. That would be horrifying, although I guess I’ll be dead, so I won’t care.
El
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Mad World by Gary Jules – I have no clue why, I just feel a connection with that song.
(These other two songs are not sad and you probably never heard of them)
Ordinary Life by The Prophet – That song is just one of my favorites.
Where Are You by Ecologic (I think thats how you spell it) – Well, this song is sort of sad. But I love it.
Roses for the Dead- Funeral For a Friend
Condolences- Touche Amore
All Our Bruised Bodies- La Dispute
My ones would be
Guns n Roses – Dont Cry
Greenday – wake me up when september ends
and cause im a hardcore christian – Anima Christi – though only in the style they sing at my church.
All these songs mean something to me, but there are so many others that i want them to play as well.
When i die, i dont want people to stand around and cry, i want them to get together and remember me, and smile.
Thats why i really want someone to give me a ten minute guitar solo rather than a Eulogy 😀 Like from Led Zep or something. Rock out the whole congregation.
And then after the mass i want there to be a concert – where they play all my favorite songs. Perfect funeral for me – even though id be dead and would never be able to go.
Demi Lovato – Skyscraper; I feel really related to Demi and she sings this song with so much emotion, I love it. This song really changes my mind some times, and it saved my life several times. Demi is just an amazing singer and she knows the emotions and pain I feel and put that in a song.
Nickelback – Lullaby; Well, I LOVE Nickelback, they are just an amazing band and chad, the singer, has a great voice. Lullaby has great lyrics and when I listen to it, it makes me remember that I have to go on, I have to live.
Alex Hepburn – Under; Just lovely song, with great lyrics and the beautiful voice of Alex. Lovely song!