Music has a powerful nostalgic effect on us, and when we’re missing someone these songs can help remind you of the good times.
In this playlist we include songs about missing a loved one, missing a friend, missing a significant other, of losing a family member.
Lover Come Back
Listen:
- Amazon Music •
- Spotify •
- Tidal •
- YouTube
Artist:
- City and Colour
Album:
- If I Should Go Before You
Description
Dallas Green’s side project City and Colour, turned into a full time project and was an immediate outlet for his more heartfelt work. Lover Come Back embodies that completely and is a song all about regretting losing a significant other.
In My Life
Listen:
- Amazon Music •
- Spotify •
- Tidal •
- YouTube
Artist:
- The Beatles
Album:
- Rubber Soul
Description
One of the most catchy nostalgic songs ever written. This song points to a particular person who is “loved more” In My LIfe. For all of the feelings, be sure to watch the music video on YouTube.
Boston
Listen:
- Amazon Music •
- Spotify •
- Tidal •
- YouTube
Artist:
- Augustana
Album:
- All the Stars and Boulevards
Description
Augustana’s second album brought along this highly popular and melancholy song. This song is about a loved one choosing a different path and leaving everything else behind.
Always Remember This Way
Listen:
- Amazon Music •
- Spotify •
- Tidal •
- YouTube
Artist:
- Lady Gaga
Album:
- A Star Is Born Soundtrack
Description
From the soundtrack A Star Is Born, if you haven’t seen this movie yet it’s filled with the emotion of missing someone and you’re probably going to cry. Always Remember Us This Way is about holding on to all of the good memories.
Strawberry Wine
Listen:
- Amazon Music •
- Spotify •
- Tidal •
- YouTube
Artist:
- Deana Carter
Album:
- The Deana Carter Collection
Description
Deanna Carter’s Strawberry Wine is a song about young summer love — something many of us can relate to. The bittersweet memories are a reminder of missing someone but also letting go.
Somewhere Only We Know
Listen:
- Amazon Music •
- Spotify •
- Tidal •
- YouTube
Artist:
- Keane
Album:
- Somewhere Only We Know
Description
Keane’s arguably biggest hit released in the early 2000s is a song that actively describes the emotion of losing someone you love. It’s obvious the wound is still fresh.
Heart Skipped A Beat
Listen:
- Amazon Music •
- Spotify •
- Tidal •
- YouTube
Artist:
- The xx
Album:
- xx
Description
The xx, praised for their minimalistic approach to music gave us this song off the album xx. This song reflects on looking back and wishing it wasn’t too late.
Unchained Melody
Listen:
- Amazon Music •
- Spotify •
- Tidal •
- YouTube
Artist:
- The Righteous Brothers
Album:
- The Very Best of The Righteous Brothers
Description
This truly melodic song is evokes powerful feelings of missing someone, in this case, a lover. Unchained Melody opens up with a smooth driving tone, and then the song starts to crescendo with more emotion.
I Will Always Love You
Listen:
- Amazon Music •
- Spotify •
- Tidal •
- YouTube
Artist:
- Dolly Parton
Album:
- Jolene
Description
You may be more familiar with Whitney Houston’s cover of this song. Not to take anything away from Whitney, but this is originally Dolly’s song. It’s a sweet ballad, unique to hear for the first time.
I Miss You
Listen:
- Amazon Music •
- Spotify •
- Tidal •
- YouTube
Artist:
- blink-182
Album:
- blink-182
Description
This haunting track by blink-182, and matching Halloween themed music video, provides an eerie emo love ballad. The back and forth vocals between Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus are what made them unique.
Yesterday
Listen:
- Amazon Music •
- Spotify •
- Tidal •
- YouTube
Artist:
- The Beatles
Album:
- Act Naturally
Description
This song is about how quickly relationships can change, and how quickly you can go from loving someone to missing them.
Car Radio
Listen:
- Amazon Music •
- Spotify •
- Tidal •
- YouTube
Artist:
- 21 Pilots
Album:
- Vessel
Description
There are a number of interpretations of this song, one of encompasses the idea of missing something, maybe someone. Overall it highlights the aspects of depression and loneliness, but also how you can get through it.
Niki Fm
Listen:
- Amazon Music •
- Spotify •
- Tidal •
- YouTube
Artist:
- Hawthorne Heights
Album:
- The Silence in Black and White
Description
The lyrics bring to mind John Cusack with his stereo in Say Anything. This song is filled a common teen occurrence of unravelling due to parents of a significant other significantly disapproving of you.
So Far Away
Listen:
- Amazon Music •
- Spotify •
- Tidal •
- YouTube
Artist:
- Carole King
Album:
- Tapestry
Description
This softer song was one of Amy Winehouse’s favorites, and was even sung at her funeral. It reminds us how busy life can be and how you can end up farther and farther from loved ones.
Farewell
Listen:
- Amazon Music •
- Spotify •
- Tidal •
- YouTube
Artist:
- Rihanna
Album:
- Talk That Talk
Description
Rhianna’s pure emotion comes through on this song. She feels as though she will experience pure sadness, but thinks that goodbye is a better option for everyone.
I'll Be Missing You (Feat Faith Evans & 112)
Listen:
- Amazon Music •
- Spotify •
- Tidal •
- YouTube
Artist:
- Diddy, Faith Evans, 112
Album:
- No Way Out
Description
Diddy, at this time known as Puff, sampled and produced a hip hop version The Police’s original song “Every Breath You Take”. This track was dedicated to the late Notorious B.I.G. who was infamously murdered early in 1997.
I Don't Want to Miss a Thing
Listen:
- Amazon Music •
- Spotify •
- Tidal •
- YouTube
Artist:
- Aerosmith
Album:
- I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing
Description
Off of the soundtrack from the widely popular Armageddon movie, Steven provided the musical emotion to match his daughter Liv’s portrayal in the movie itself.
How Do I Live
Listen:
- Amazon Music •
- Spotify •
- Tidal •
- YouTube
Artist:
- LeAnn Rimes
Album:
- The Best of LeAnn Rimes
Description
This song expresses the emotion of not understanding what the next steps might be after losing someone. It’s a country music favorite and has become one of LeAnn Rimes most popular songs.
