"Really Gonna Miss You" - Smokey Robinson Oh, what I wouldn't give to see your smile.ĥ. Men At Large perfectly understand the wistful longing of wanting to see a loved one again.Ĭause I can't help sometimes calling out your name.īut, then I realize that you won't come around, no, But death is permanent, and realizing your loved one is not just out of sight is a universal grief experience. When someone has passed away, it can feel like they are on vacation, unreachable but still there. This song can be a reminder to mourners that it is possible to move forward in life after a death has occurred. Now that you're gone, I just gotta move on,Īcceptance of grief is a long process. 'Cause you left me here to face all my fears. The singer still loves the person who has passed, but is able to move on from the loss. Kandi's "Easier" is a song that is sung by a mourner who has the benefit of time and distance from grief.
This is another soulful song that hits home when death is near. Usher did a rendition of "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" as a tribute to the late singer, Aaliyah. Several artists have covered this track, including Jason Mraz, Damien and Jamelody. Especially in the immediate aftermath of a death, the idea of ever moving on seems impossible. Realizing that the death of a loved one also means the loss of part of yourself is one of the most profound and exacting grief experiences a person can have. It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.
I thought we'd get to see forever, but forever has blown away. The good times that made us laugh, outweighed the bad. The silky, gospel-inspired tune laments the loss of someone special and the permanence of death. "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" - Boyz II Menīoyz II Men produced multiple songs about grief, but this 1991 hit captures the difficulty of saying goodbye like no other. This song is a stunning choice for a decedent who loved this genre, and leaves loved ones to mourn.Ģ. This song does justice to her powerful voice with equally emotionally charged lyrics. Beyonce's tribute to that emptiness earns her a spot at the top of our R&B list.īeyonce is a soul queen and a modern R&B legend. Though living without your loved one gets easier over time, the initial shock leaves most folks reeling. The hole that is left behind when someone passes away is permanent. Today we are naming our top R&B picks for funerals and grieving the loss of a loved one. Themes of grief and death are frequently expressed in this genre by artists like Mariah Carey, Beyonce and Smokey Robinson. (Shutterstock)Ĭontemporary R&B artists explore a huge range of topics through the power of song. Consider choosing one of our top 5 R&B songs for your loved one's final send-off.
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