Songs about suicide

[classicalmusicplayer2]

Songs about suicide#1

Posted: 11/17/16 at 1:37am

Hello all,

 

I'm involved in a cabaret where the theme is "darkest secrets" My secret is that I once attempted suicide and would like to find a MT song (it can be from film/tv as well) when a character is about to commit suicide (besideds Soliloquy in Les Miz). 

 

Thank you for the help.

[hork]

Songs about suicide#2

Posted: 11/17/16 at 1:56am

"Edges of the World" from Fun Home

[PatrickDC]

Songs about suicide#3

Posted: 11/17/16 at 2:07am

Since you said TV is ok: "Suicide is Painless," the theme from M*A*S*H.

[ukpuppetboy]

Songs about suicide#4

Posted: 11/17/16 at 2:33am

"There's a World" from Next to Normal.

[Erzlump]

Songs about suicide#5

Posted: 11/17/16 at 2:42am

I don't do sadness from Spring Awakening comes to mind, maybe even a bit of Moritz Monologue before hand to start it off with.

[TotallyEffed]

Songs about suicide#6

Posted: 11/17/16 at 2:48am

Jellicle Cats

[JBroadway]

Songs about suicide#7

Posted: 11/17/16 at 3:10am

There is a beautiful song by Maury Yeston called "By The River." It's very poetic, and doesn't explicitly state that it's about suicide, but I've always assumed that it was. The lyrics would heavily suggest that it's about someone planning to drown themselves, but it's very tasteful and very beautiful. 

[Jesseg_27]

Songs about suicide#8

Posted: 11/17/16 at 4:13am

"Kindergarten boyfriend" from Heathers

[dramamama611]

Songs about suicide#9

Posted: 11/17/16 at 5:53am

PatrickDC said: "Since you said TV is ok: "Suicide is Painless," the theme from M*A*S*H.

 

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It wa written for the movie...the tv show only used it as an instrumental piece, thinking the lyrics we're too much.

 

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[Dave28282]

Songs about suicide#10

Posted: 11/17/16 at 6:25am

Alone again (naturally):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9BFD-fpeUA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5scKlOQB3ok

Updated On: 11/17/16 at 06:25 AM

[TheGingerBreadMan]

Songs about suicide#11

Posted: 11/17/16 at 7:53am

I feel that "Left Behind" from Spring Awakening is more fitting than "Don't Do Sadness".

Edit: Just saw that you want a song about being about to commit suicide. "Left Behind" is sung about a character who has just committed suicide. Updated On: 11/17/16 at 07:53 AM

[MyMeredithMonster]

Songs about suicide#12

Posted: 11/17/16 at 8:36am

Someone already mentioned "Kindergarten boyfriend" from Heathers, but there's also "Lifeboat" from Heathers.

"Yeah, Clarissa, explain it all."

[Pippin]

Songs about suicide#13

Posted: 11/17/16 at 9:22am

If you want to get technical - "Still" from Titanic. 

The Strausses decided to stay on the Titanic intstead of getting on the lifeboats, so they technically commited suicide together. 

 

in Saturday Night Fever, Bobby C. jumps off the Brooklyn bridge after singing "Tragedy".

 

 

 

"I'm an American, Damnit!!! And if it's three things I don't believe in, it's quitting and math."

[HSky]

Songs about suicide#14

Posted: 11/17/16 at 9:43am

"Dust and Ashes" from The Great Comet

[MinnieFay]

Songs about suicide#15

Posted: 11/17/16 at 11:46am

"Kiss Me" from SWEENEY TODD (at least Joanna's part).

[Dancingthrulife2]

Songs about suicide#16

Posted: 11/17/16 at 11:59am

All finales of Miss Saigon.

[whatdoesntkillme]

Songs about suicide#17

Posted: 11/17/16 at 12:02pm

"Broadway Here I Come" from SMASH

[bloomerific]

Songs about suicide#18

Posted: 11/17/16 at 2:51pm

Javert's Suicide, obvs. 

Edges of the World is SO darn good. 

[mbruth]

Songs about suicide#19

Posted: 11/17/16 at 2:56pm

"Whoever You Are (I Love You)" from Promises, Promises

[Unknown User]

Songs about suicide#20

Posted: 11/17/16 at 2:58pm

"Flowers" from Hadestown is about Eurydice's decision to follow Hades, which for all intents and purposes is suicide. It's also a GORGEOUS song. 

EDIT: link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTKB4xRF7RY Updated On: 11/17/16 at 02:58 PM

[AHLiebross]

Songs about suicide#21

Posted: 11/18/16 at 6:47am

ClassicalMusicPlayer2, I have no additional songs to contribute. I just want to say how glad I am that you did not succeed. I also want to congratulate you on your courage in performing at the cabaret -- you may save someone's life.

Audrey Liebross

Audrey, the Phantom Phanatic, who nonetheless would rather be Jean Valjean, who knew how to make lemonade out of lemons.

[kreichelt]

Songs about suicide#22

Posted: 11/18/16 at 8:20am

Not precisely about suicide, but it's there lurking in the background - a great song from Dear Evan Hansen you might use is "Waving Through a Window"

[Broadway Trash]

Songs about suicide#23

Posted: 11/19/16 at 6:33am

I would suggest anything from Heathers ("Lifeboat, "Kindergarten Boyfriend" etc.) 

 

Also someone mentioned "Broadway, Here I Come" From SMASH. That's a good choice too.

[Cesare2]

Songs about suicide#24

Posted: 11/19/16 at 9:10am

"I Don't Think I'll End it All Today" from JAMAICA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKOJ0Y7lN0A

[joeyv2]

Songs about suicide#25

Posted: 11/19/16 at 10:21am

The Light Princess has a stunning song called "Darkest Hour," in which the protagonist decides to commit, and then proceeds to attempt, suicide. This follows the show's standout, "No H2O," where it is revealed her father has subjected her to torture as a means of forcing her to marry against her will. I recommend giving them both a listen. 

Updated On: 11/19/16 at 10:21 AM