Songs About Missing Family

Updated April 1, 2024

When it comes to Songs About Missing Family, there is no limit to the performs who created music about this topic. We found 16 of the top ones.

Dandelions - slowed + reverb by Ruth B.

From the album, Dandelions (slowed + reverb), released on August 27, 2021

The song "Dandelions - slowed + reverb" by Ruth B. is a slow, emotive ballad with heavy reverb throughout. The lyrics are about heartbreak and loss, and the song reflects on a past relationship. The production is minimal, with only a piano and Ruth B.'s voice present throughout.

I'll Be Missing You (feat. 112) by Diddy

From the album, Bad Boy's 10th Anniversary- The Hits, released on March 9, 2004

"I'll Be Missing You (feat. 112)" is a hip hop song by Diddy, released as a single from Puff Daddy & the Family's No Way Out album in 1997. The song is a tribute to his friend Christopher Wallace, also known as The Notorious B.I.G., who was murdered on March 9, 1997. The song features vocals from R&B group 112 and a sample of the 1983 hit single "Every Breath You Take" by The Police. It was co-written by Faith Evans, The Notorious B.I.G., Sting, and Diddy. It was produced by Diddy, Steven "Stevie J" Jordan, Mario Winans, and Nashiem Myrick. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for eleven weeks, becoming the year's longest-running number one hit. It was also Diddy's first number one single.

Good Old Days (feat. Kesha) by Macklemore

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

"Good Old Days" is a song by American hip hop artist Macklemore, featuring American singer-songwriter Kesha. It was released as a single on September 15, 2017, and marked the first collaboration between the two artists. The song is a nostalgia-themed, mid-tempo track produced by Budo and Joshua "Budo" Karp. It contains a sample from "The World" by Peder and features a sparse, folky instrumental with a prominent acoustic guitar melody. The lyrics reflect on the past and how it is often remembered fondly, even when it wasn’t so great. The track received positive reviews from critics, who praised both Macklemore and Kesha's performances.

Slipping Through My Fingers - From 'Mamma Mia!' Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Meryl Streep

From the album, Mamma Mia! The Movie Soundtrack, released on January 1, 2008

"Slipping Through My Fingers" is a song from the 2008 musical film adaptation of Mamma Mia!. The song is performed by Meryl Streep, who portrays Donna Sheridan, the mother of the film's protagonist, Sophie Sheridan. In the song, Donna reflects on how quickly her daughter is growing up and how she is "slipping through [her] fingers". The song was written by ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, and produced by Benny Andersson. It is the tenth track on the Mamma Mia! Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.