Can you name the saddest songs?

Can you name the saddest songs you've ever heard?

I do. Even though it's a little sad, you should  definitely give them a try. Plus, you'll find some movie recommendations here too.

#1. Korean song

This song is from Queen Seondeok --- a movie I really loved as child. It was my favorite Korean drama, and I even rewatched it when I got older. Queen Seondeok was such an epic historical drama. I still remember the excitement of waiting for it to air every day --- it was the first time I truly understood the feeling of anticipation. I cherished every second of the movie, never wanting it to end. When it did, I was already anticipating tomorrow --- checking the clock, preparing everything just to fully enjoy it again.


#2. Chinese song

This is from Shanghai Bund movie which beautifully captures the era I love most in China. It is about modern times, a period of great change and fluctuation. The instrumental version makes it even more melancholic. I’ve rewatched it, and each time, it feels just as impactful.

This song mentions that "a superhero is often alone" and in some ways, that feels true.



#3. Vietnamese song

I consider it the saddest Vietnamese song based on its rhythm and meaning. It's also a masterpiece, truly worth listening to. It is not a bad choice for Karaoke when we gather to sing. Not because it reveals our true feeling but because it is a a well-composed song and quite easy to sing. Whether it feels sad or not depends on how we perform it --- our gestures, facial expressions, and the emotions we choose to convey.


#4. English song

It's hard to pick the saddest song in English. Maybe How Could I by Marc Anthony, Lovely by Billie Eilish, or Million years ago by Adele but if I had to choose, I'd go with I Don't Want to Talk About It by Rod Stewart. It is an emotional and beautiful song that expresses the unspoken sadness of a broken heart. It's a heartbreaking yet tender song about hiding pain and longing for understanding.

"I don't wanna talk about it
How you broke my heart 
If I stay here just a little bit longer 
If I stay here, won't you listen to my heart? 
Oh, my heart"


What about you? I'd love to hear from you.

Hanoi, March 03, 2025

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