Songs about suicide
Songs about suicide
classicalmusicplayer2
Chorus Member Joined: 1/5/13
#1Songs about suicide
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.
#3Songs about suicide
Posted: 11/17/16 at 2:07am
Since you said TV is ok: "Suicide is Painless," the theme from M*A*S*H.
Erzlump
Understudy Joined: 5/31/11
#5Songs about suicide
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.
#7Songs about suicide
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
Swing Joined: 9/16/16
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#9Songs about suicide
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.
#10Songs about suicide
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/12
#11Songs about suicide
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
Broadway Star Joined: 5/20/05
#12Songs about suicide
Posted: 11/17/16 at 8:36am
Someone already mentioned "Kindergarten boyfriend" from Heathers, but there's also "Lifeboat" from Heathers.
#13Songs about suicide
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".
HSky
Leading Actor Joined: 8/9/14
MinnieFay
Stand-by Joined: 5/19/16
#15Songs about suicide
Posted: 11/17/16 at 11:46am
"Kiss Me" from SWEENEY TODD (at least Joanna's part).
whatdoesntkillme
Featured Actor Joined: 8/15/16
bloomerific
Understudy Joined: 5/16/16
#18Songs about suicide
Posted: 11/17/16 at 2:51pm
Javert's Suicide, obvs.
Edges of the World is SO darn good.
#19Songs about suicide
Posted: 11/17/16 at 2:56pm
"Whoever You Are (I Love You)" from Promises, Promises
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#20Songs about suicide
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
#21Songs about suicide
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
kreichelt
Understudy Joined: 1/29/13
#22Songs about suicide
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"
#23Songs about suicide
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
Stand-by Joined: 2/13/15
#24Songs about suicide
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
Swing Joined: 10/28/14
#25Songs about suicide
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
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