![]() Suicidal Thoughts offers serious, impactful commentary about the state of mind of an individual who sees no good in anything and has nothing to live for. But the caller falls silent, a gunshot follows, and a heartbeat is all that is heard as it slows to stop. Then, using the energy and rhythm of the rapper’s beat, the suicidal thoughts he’s been experiencing and the many ways he’s considered doing the fateful deed spill out.Īt the end of this short track, the receiver is shouting down the phone as he has become fearful for the caller and what he might do. Then a tirade of negativity starts up from the caller, he curses about his hellish life, about his no-good activities and about feeling unloved. The caller is silent at first, but as the receiver’s mind clears, he is suddenly concerned for the caller and is nervous about the caller’s state of mind. The receiver of the call appears a little disoriented, a little annoyed even, at being woken up. The song opens with a caller dialing a number and when the line connects the phone starts ringing until a person picks up and it becomes immediately clear that it is the middle of the night. A track from his debut studio album Ready to Die (1994). The late American songwriter and rap artist Christopher Wallace, also known as ‘The Notorious B.I.G.’ or ‘Biggie Smalls’, takes the subject of suicide to another poetic plane in his song Suicidal Thoughts. ![]() The definition of suicide, ‘the action or an act of taking one’s own life,’ is one to be mindful of as we consider the lyrics and familiarise ourselves with each of these songs. The writers and composers featured in this list are also the original recording artist of their song, whether in a solo capacity or as a band member. Therefore, this Top 10 puts the spotlight on the songwriter or composer of each song about suicide, and how the subject is approached artistically. Sometimes, it works the other way, the music comes first, and the song lyrics are written after. If we are to take the definition of a poet as anyone who writes verse, that would extend to a songwriter or lyricist who writes verse and subsequently constructs a musical composition around that poetic form to create a song. Nevertheless, when we contemplate what circumstances might drive an individual to end their own life in such a dramatic way, it can lead us to question what it is that motivates poets to explore the topic. Suicide is a heavy theme to write songs about. If you or a loved one is affected by sexual abuse or assault and need help, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-80 to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.The subject of our Top 10 is a sensitive one. If you need support right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-80, the Trevor Project at 1-86 o r text “START” to 741-741. If you or someone you know needs help, visit our suicide prevention resources page. When sharing or reporting Bennington’s death, please refrain from sharing the method. I’m hollowed out, gutted, thinking of a world without him in it.” - Robi K.Įditor’s note : The Mighty follows suicide prevention experts’ recommendations for reporting on suicide. Linkin Park, and Chester’s unique, beautiful vocals are a hugely important part of my daily life. He saved my life, over and over, since I was 13 years old. Even when I had nobody to talk to, nobody who cared enough to ask if I was OK, he was there. There have been so many dark times in my life, and Chester was there through every single one, reminding me that I was never alone. Till you blow the speakers right out of my car!” - Nick S. ‘Castle of Glass’ guided me towards realizing and accepting my own identity in the midst of anxiety and depression from childhood trauma and a family broken by alcoholism, drug addiction and violence. “You’re asking for a single shade of grey here… they’ve always been a favorite jam of mine.
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