Songs About Losing Someone You Love

Updated April 1, 2024

Several performs have explored Songs About Losing Someone You Love. Here are 21 of our favorites.

Sign of the Times by Harry Styles

From the album, Harry Styles, released on May 12, 2017

"Sign of the Times" is a song by Harry Styles from his self-titled debut album. The song was written by Styles, Jeff Bhasker, and Mitch Rowland, and produced by Jeff Bhasker. "Sign of the Times" is a piano-driven ballad with emo and rock elements. The song lyrically addresses the struggles of young adults. "Sign of the Times" received positive reviews from critics, who praised its production and Styles' vocal performance. The song peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Lights Are On by Tom Rosenthal

From the album, Z-Sides, released on October 26, 2018

The song is about a person who is struggling with their mental health and feeling like they are a burden to those around them. The production is very minimal, with just a piano and Tom Rosenthal's voice.

Ghost Of You by 5 Seconds of Summer

From the album, Youngblood (Deluxe), released on June 15, 2018

"Ghost of You" is a song by Australian rock band 5 Seconds of Summer, released as the fifth single from their self-titled debut album on 15 August 2014. The song was written by band members Luke Hemmings and Michael Clifford, with production handled by John Feldmann. The track is a mid-tempo pop rock song that lyrically deals with the anguish of a failed relationship. Upon release, "Ghost of You" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised the song's lyrical content and production. The song peaked at number 40 on the Australian Singles Chart and number 27 on the US Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. An accompanying music video for the song was directed by Isaac Rentz and released on 15 August 2014. The video features the band performing in a warehouse, intercut with footage of a couple's failed relationship.

Heal by Tom Odell

From the album, Long Way Down (Deluxe), released on June 24, 2013

"Heal" is a song by Tom Odell, released in 2013. The song is about the healing power of love, and how it can help us through tough times. The production is fairly simple, with Odell's piano and voice being the main focus. The song builds to a simple, yet effective, climax, with the addition of some strings and percussion.

Liability by Lorde

From the album, Melodrama, released on June 16, 2017

"Liability" is a song by New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde, included on her second studio album, Melodrama (2017). The song was written by Lorde and Jack Antonoff, and produced by Antonoff. It is a piano-driven ballad with sparse instrumentation, and finds Lorde reflecting on her fame and public persona. The song was released as the second single from Melodrama on 11 March 2017. The song received positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised its stripped-down production and Lorde's songwriting.

Sometimes (Backwood) by gigi

From the album, Sometimes (Backwood), released on February 5, 2021

"Sometimes (Backwood)" is a song by American singer and songwriter Gigi, released as a single on January 25, 2020. The song is a heartwarming ode to Gigi's southern roots, as she reflects on her upbringing in rural Tennessee and the people who shaped her. The track is a blend of folk and soul, featuring an acoustic guitar, light percussion and Gigi's soulful vocals. The lyrics speak of the beauty of life in the small town, the sense of family and community, and the strength that comes from resilience in the face of hardship. The production was handled by Gigi herself, with assistance from Pat Daughrity and Ryan "RVP" Van Poederooyen.

Good Old Days (feat. Kesha) by Macklemore

From the album, GEMINI, released on September 22, 2017

"Good Old Days" is a song by American rapper Macklemore, featuring American singer Kesha. The song was released on September 15, 2017 as the third single from Macklemore's second solo studio album, Gemini. The song was produced by Joshua "Budo" Karp and Macklemore, and was written by Macklemore, Kesha, Budo and Eric Nally. The song is an upbeat pop-rock track, which is driven by an acoustic guitar, a piano and a catchy chorus. The lyrics of the song recall Macklemore and Kesha's respective childhoods and reflect on how they felt when they were young, and how they are trying to remember those good old days.

Already Gone by Sleeping At Last

From the album, Covers, Vol. 2, released on November 4, 2016

"Already Gone" is a song by indie rock band Sleeping At Last, released in 2020. It appears on their fourth studio album, The Last. The song was written and produced by Ryan O'Neal, and combines elements of both acoustic and electronic production. The song is a piano-driven ballad, featuring drums, strings, and subtle synths. The lyrics explore the idea of letting go of somebody or something, and are driven by O'Neal's emotive vocal performance. The single was released alongside a music video directed by Ryan O'Neal, featuring scenes of natural beauty and scenes of O'Neal playing the piano.