21 Songs That Move Me to Tears (and the Lyrics That Do Me In, Every Time)

Some say music is the soundtrack of life. I agree.

Joel Eisenberg

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Photo by “Alphacolor”; Unsplash

Introduction

I admit it. I’m an emotional guy.

Okay, I’m a crier.

But I’d bet you are too under the right conditions.

For me, as I spend the majority of my days writing to earn my keep, a pair of music- blaring headphones are as important a work instrument as my attachable iPad keyboard.

The music that emanates from them marks moments and passages of my life that wring tears upon reflection.

The songs and melodies that follow are not necessarily sad; they are, however, representative of a life of victory and trauma. At times when I hear them, I think back wistfully to the “good old days.” At other times, they bring me back to moments of heartbreak and even tragedy.

Collectively, they epitomize moments of my life I never want to forget.

The music that follows, in no particular order, reminds me I’ve lived, loved… and lost.

21 Songs That Move Me to Tears

Before I begin in earnest, I should note the limited lyrics that proceed each song are legally utilized…

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Joel Eisenberg
Joel Eisenberg

Written by Joel Eisenberg

Joel Eisenberg is an award-winning author, screenwriter, and producer. The Oscar in the profile pic isn’t his but he’s scheming. WGA and Pen America member.

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