29 Songs to Soothe Your Heart: The Best Music for Missing Someone Who Died

Grief is a deeply personal journey, and finding solace can feel impossible when missing someone who has died. Music, however, possesses a unique power to comfort, validate, and even celebrate the memories we hold dear. That's why we've compiled this list of the best songs for missing someone who died, a carefully curated selection of tracks designed to offer solace and connection during this difficult time. Whether you're seeking a mournful ballad to express your sorrow, an uplifting anthem to remember their spirit, or a gentle melody to simply reflect, this playlist offers something for every stage of grief. From classic tearjerkers to contemporary favorites, these songs transcend genres to offer a universal language of loss and remembrance, providing a space for healing and honoring the loved ones we've lost. Finding the right music can be a powerful part of the healing process, so let these songs be your soundtrack for remembrance.

29 Songs to Soothe Your Heart: The Best Music for Missing Someone Who Died
SongArtistAlbumListens
1. See You Again Wiz Khalifa
Charlie Puth
Super Hits 6B+
2. My Immortal Evanescence Fallen 991M+
3. Heaven Bryan Adams Classic 424M+
4. I Miss You blink-182 blink-182 418M+
5. Angels Robbie Williams Life Thru A Lens 263M+
6. Wish You Were Here Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here 251M+
7. Wake Me up When September Ends Green Day American Idiot 221M+

1. See You Again (Wiz Khalifa ft Charlie Puth)

Emotional Resonance: "See You Again" poignantly captures the grief and longing associated with loss, making it deeply relatable for those missing a loved one.

Vocal Performance: Charlie Puth's emotive vocals, coupled with Wiz Khalifa's reflective rap verses, create a powerful and unforgettable soundscape of sorrow and remembrance.

Cultural Impact: Its use in *Furious 7* amplified the song's emotional impact, solidifying its place as a powerful anthem for mourning and celebrating the lives of those who have passed.

See You Again - Wiz Khalifa,Charlie Puth

2. My Immortal (2003)

Haunting Vocals: Amy Lee's soaring, emotive vocals perfectly capture the raw grief and longing associated with loss, making the song deeply resonant for those mourning a loved one.

Piano-Driven Melody: The melancholic piano melody creates a somber and reflective atmosphere, ideal for quiet moments of remembrance and contemplation.

Timeless Emotional Impact: "My Immortal" transcends typical grieving songs; its universal themes of loss and enduring love continue to connect with listeners across generations, offering solace and understanding.

My Immortal - Evanescence

3. Heaven (Classic)

Heartbreaking Vocals: Bryan Adams' emotive delivery in "Heaven" perfectly captures the raw pain and longing associated with grief, making it deeply resonant for those missing a loved one.

Soaring Melody: The song's uplifting melody offers a bittersweet counterpoint to the lyrics' sadness, reflecting the complex mix of emotions experienced during bereavement; a glimmer of hope amidst the sorrow.

Timeless Comfort: "Heaven" transcends time, offering a sense of solace and shared experience, proving that its message of enduring love continues to resonate deeply with listeners facing loss.

Heaven - Bryan Adams

4. I Miss You (blink-182 - 2025)

Emotional Resonance: blink-182's "I Miss You" captures the raw ache of loss with its heartfelt lyrics and vulnerable vocals, making it deeply relatable for anyone grieving.

Melodic Simplicity: The song's catchy melody and straightforward structure provide a comforting familiarity, offering solace amidst sadness.

Timeless Quality: Its enduring popularity speaks to the song's ability to transcend time and connect with listeners across generations grappling with grief.

I Miss You - blink-182

5. Angels (Life Thru A Lens - 1997)

Angels - Robbie Williams

Emotional Resonance: Robbie Williams' heartfelt vocals and the song's soaring melody create a powerful sense of longing and loss, making it deeply resonant for those grieving.

Lyrical Depth: The lyrics offer comfort and a sense of connection to the departed, expressing feelings of love and remembrance in a way that feels both intimate and universal.

Timeless Quality: "Angels" transcends trends; its enduring popularity speaks to its ability to provide solace across generations dealing with grief.

Angels - Robbie Williams

6. Wish You Were Here

Haunting Melody: Wish You Were Here's iconic guitar riff and melancholic melody perfectly capture the ache of loss, creating a soundscape that mirrors the emptiness felt when someone dear is gone.

David Gilmour's Vocals: Gilmour's emotive vocals, filled with both sorrow and longing, express the depth of grief and the lingering presence of memory, making the song deeply resonant for those grieving.

Emotional Resonance: The song's ambiguous lyrics allow listeners to project their own personal experiences of loss onto the music, finding comfort and understanding in its universal themes of absence and remembrance.

Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd

7. Wake Me up When September Ends (American Idiot)

Emotional Resonance: "Wake Me Up When September Ends" poignantly captures the overwhelming grief and longing associated with loss, making it deeply relatable for those missing a loved one.

Billie Joe Armstrong's Vocals: Armstrong's raw, emotionally charged vocals perfectly convey the pain and vulnerability of the lyrics, intensifying the song's impact.

Timeless Quality: The song's introspective lyrics and powerful melody transcend time, offering lasting comfort and solace to those experiencing bereavement.

Wake Me up When September Ends - Green Day

8. Let It Be - Let It Be (Remastered)

Soothing Melody: The gentle piano melody and McCartney's tender vocals create a sense of peace and comfort, ideal for reflecting on cherished memories.

Lyrical Comfort: Lines like "Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of comfort and hope" offer solace and a feeling of divine presence during grief.

Timeless Relevance: "Let It Be" transcends generations, offering its message of hope and perseverance to anyone grappling with loss.

Let It Be - The Beatles

9. Dance With My Father (Dance With My Father - 2025)

Heart-wrenching Vocals: Luther Vandross's emotive delivery perfectly captures the longing and bittersweet memories associated with loss, making the song deeply resonant for anyone grieving.

Gentle Melody: The song's soft, comforting melody provides solace, a gentle embrace in the midst of sorrow, allowing listeners to feel the pain while finding a measure of peace.

Nostalgic Imagery: The lyrics evoke cherished memories of shared moments, creating a powerful sense of connection to the departed and transforming grief into a poignant reflection on love.

Dance With My Father - Luther Vandross

10. Supermarket Flowers - ÷ (Deluxe)

Heartbreaking Vocals: Ed Sheeran's raw and emotional vocals perfectly capture the pain and longing of missing a loved one, making the song deeply resonant for those grieving.

Gentle Acoustic Melody: The gentle acoustic guitar melody provides a comforting backdrop to the lyrics, creating a space for reflection and remembrance.

Lyrical Honesty: The lyrics' honesty about grief and the enduring power of love, even in loss, offer a poignant and relatable experience for listeners navigating similar emotions.

Supermarket Flowers - Ed Sheeran
  • In the Arms of an Angel
    11

    In the Arms of an Angel

    Sarah McLachlan

    1997

  • You Should Be Here
    12

    You Should Be Here

    Cole Swindell

    2015

  • Tears in Heaven
    13

    Tears in Heaven

    Eric Clapton

    1992

    Rush (Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack)

  • I'll Be Missing You
    14

    I'll Be Missing You

    Diddy,112,Faith Evans

    1997

    Automatic For The People

  • The Last Goodbye
    15

    The Last Goodbye

    Billy Boyd

    2003

  • Go Rest High on That Mountain
    16

    Go Rest High on That Mountain

    Vince Gill

    1995

  • I Drive Your Truck
    17

    I Drive Your Truck

    Lee Brice

    2012

  • I Will Remember You
    18

    I Will Remember You

    Sarah McLachlan

    1995

  • My Heart Will Go On
    19

    My Heart Will Go On

    Celine Dion

    1997

  • Candle in the Wind
    20

    Candle in the Wind

    Elton John

    1973

  • Clouds
    21

    Clouds

    Zach Sobiech

    2012

  • Who You'd Be Today
    22

    Who You'd Be Today

    Kenny Chesney

    2005

  • We'll Meet Again
    23

    We'll Meet Again

    Vera Lynn,Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen of Her Majesty's Forces,Roland Shaw And His Orchestra

    1939

    Silver Memories: Our Vera

  • One More Day
    24

    One More Day

    Diamond Rio

    2000

    One More Day

  • Gone Too Soon
    25

    Gone Too Soon

    Michael Jackson

    1991

    Dangerous

  • If Heaven Was Needing a Hero
    26

    If Heaven Was Needing a Hero

    Jo Dee Messina

    2010

  • Slipped Away
    27

    Slipped Away

    Avril Lavigne

    2004

  • Gone
    28

    Gone

    Montgomery Gentry

    2004

  • Holes in the Floor of Heaven
    29

    Holes in the Floor of Heaven

    Steve Wariner

    1998