Songs About Loss Of A Friend

Updated April 1, 2024

Ever listen to these Songs About Loss Of A Friend? We promise you'll find some new tunes. We wrote about 25 of our favorites.

See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth) by Wiz Khalifa

From the album, See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth), released in 2015

"See You Again" is a song by American rapper Wiz Khalifa, featuring American singer Charlie Puth. The song was released on March 10, 2015, as a single from the soundtrack of the 2015 film Furious 7. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for twelve non-consecutive weeks. It became both Khalifa's and Puth's biggest single to date. The song was written by Khalifa, Puth, and DJ Frank E. It was produced by DJ Frank E and Andrew Cedar. The song was mixed by Manny Marroquin. The song was mastered by Dave Kutch.

Not About Angels by Birdy

From the album, Not About Angels, released on April 13, 2014

"Not About Angels" is a 2014 single by British artist Birdy, co-written with UK singer-songwriter Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic. The song was featured in the soundtrack for the 2014 romantic drama film The Fault in Our Stars. The song is a piano ballad, with gentle percussion and strings accompanying Birdy's emotive vocals. The lyrics are a plea for someone to have faith and patience in a struggling relationship, with Birdy singing "It's not easy to say, what I wanted to say/ I'm scared I'll be left here waiting/ It's not about angels, it's not about angels anymore". The song was released as a digital download on 11 April 2014 and reached number 40 on the UK Singles chart. It has since gone on to be certified gold in the UK and silver in France. "Not About Angels" was produced by Marius de Vries and Ryan Tedder. It was recorded at MixStar Studios and No Excuses, and was mixed by Tom Elmhirst at Electric Lady Studios.

I'll Be Missing You (feat. Faith Evans & 112) - 2014 Remaster by Diddy

From the album, No Way Out (2014 Remaster), released in 1997

"I'll Be Missing You (feat. Faith Evans & 112) - 2014 Remaster" is a song by Diddy, Faith Evans, and 112. It was released in 1997 on Diddy's debut solo album, No Way Out. It is a tribute to the late rapper Notorious B.I.G. The song was produced by Diddy, Combs and Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie. It samples The Police's 1983 single "Every Breath You Take", and has a hip-hop beat. The song was a major crossover hit, and peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for eleven weeks. It also reached number one in seven other countries. The song won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 1998 Grammy Awards.

Saturn by Sleeping At Last

From the album, Atlas: I, released on July 8, 2014

"Saturn" is a song by American indie rock band Sleeping At Last from their album Atlas: Space 2. It was released on December 4th, 2013 and was written and produced by Ryan O'Neal. The song is a reflection on themes of identity, time, and the idea of life being a journey with its own unique course. It opens with a gentle and melodic piano, with O’Neal singing about being “lost in the woods,” hinting at the idea of the unknown path of life. The production then builds in intensity, with the introduction of drums and additional instrumentation creating a powerful and anthemic sound. The chorus of the song is uplifting, with O’Neal’s vocal becoming stronger and more exuberant as he sings, “I'm done living in the shadows of yesterday/ I'm done hiding away/ I'm done with the long goodbye/ I'm done with the long goodbye/ I'm done with the long goodbye.” This serves as a celebration of a new outlook on life and a willingness to move forward. Overall, "Saturn" is a song about taking control of life and embracing new beginnings. The song's production

Gone Away - 1997 by The Offspring

From the album, Ixnay On The Hombre, released on February 4, 1997

"Gone Away" is a song by the American punk rock band The Offspring, released as a single from their album Ixnay on the Hombre in 1997. The single peaked at number 8 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The song was written by lead singer Dexter Holland about the death of his girlfriend, Gina Siler, in a car accident two years prior. It is more somber in tone than most of the band's other material. The song was produced by Dave Jerden and mixed by Joe Barresi. It was recorded at Ocean Studios in Burbank, California. The song opens with an acoustic guitar before transitioning into an electric guitar riff. It features the trademark Offspring sound of loud distorted guitars, punchy drums, and pop-punk-style vocals.