His song reflects the hope that two parents have knowing that they'll see their child's face again-there is hope even in goodbye. Steven Curtis Chapman is a contemporary Christian singer. Eventually, you'll hear her complete vocal range as she wishes freedom and flight up where the angels sing. The song begins with Celine Dion's breathy, whisper-singing. But if you're a fan of James Taylor in general, you'll love his craft no matter the remarks from his critics.
Some say that Taylor's song is unbalanced from start to finish. "Sweet Baby James" is a spiritual lullaby. He sings, "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." 10. One of John Lennon's most famous quotes comes from this song. While Clapton didn't intend to release a song about losing his child, it became the Grammy-winning Song of the Year in 1993. "Tears in Heaven" by Eric ClaptonĬlapton's "Tears in Heaven" was written for his son, who died after tragically falling out of a window and down 53 floors. The final three are less well-known but equally as beautiful. The first few songs in this list are from award-winning, highly revered artists. » MORE: Easy as 1-2-3, make an online will in minutes. She prays to understand the wisdom and teachings of God, especially in trying times after losing a child. "Blessings" by Laura StoryĪ mother prays for answers. They were probably a pretty special soul while they were alive for their spirit to resonate so deeply. You've got to know that you've really loved someone when you're confident that heaven can only improve with their presence.
Her unspoken, personal story is now a ballad about wanting to share a moment with your loved one far above the Earth.
P!nk co-wrote "Beam Me Up" with Billy Mann, who often writes songs with her. He's also sure she'd have been a beautiful, shiny ray of light. "Gone Too Soon" by DaughtryĬhris Daughtry wonders about what his daughter would have looked like and what would she have grown to be. In her song, she laments the stars because they make her question her whereabouts-an answer she'll never know. Grace Potter wrote "Stars" after she lost someone to suicide. Although she's now hearing lullabies sung by angels, the singer promises to continue to carry her (in her heart). Piano and strings accompany Selah's song about a little girl. "I Will Carry You (Audrey’s Song)" by Selah But there's also nothing to fear in their absence. The lyrics of this song question the existence of (or vacancy in) heaven or hell. "I Will Follow You into the Dark" by Death Cab for Cutie Each one is about that sweet baby girl in your life. On this list, you’ll find some well-known, mainstream artists as well as a few Christian artists. Or so that you can remember them as beautiful visitors to your life for the time granted.Īlso let the parents know about special days of the year to honor a lost child, such as International Bereaved Father's Day.ĬOVID-19 tip: If you're hosting a Zoom funeral using a service like GatheringUs, make sure to test your audio beforehand so online and in-person guests can enjoy the songs together during the service. I f you’re experiencing this heartbreak, we hope that one of the songs captures your emotions so that you can tell the story of your child’s incredible impact. Each verse encompasses the dreams of children gone too soon.
The songs listed below represent several genres of music.
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