Have you ever listened to a song and it brought tears to your eyes? This happens to me sometimes and I find it fascinating that a song can bring about such emotion that it actually makes us cry. I began looking into how and why this happens.
Apparently there are several different reasons on why this occurs. For example the song could be associated with a particular emotional time or event in your life and it reminds you of that time. Another example is when you relate to the lyrics and they stir up a strong emotion within you. It could also be that you find the music to be incredibly beautiful and it just resonates with you.
For me, I tend to get most emotional when an individual overcomes obstacles and achieves a goal that have been striving for. For example when someone has been working hard at something and even when it looks like it won’t work out, they keep trying and eventually succeed in their efforts.
I will share 3 examples of these kinds of songs that bring about this emotion and make me cry.
The first is an audition by Jillian Jensen on the show X Factor. This was many years ago and to this day every time I watch it, I start bawling. The segment gives a little about her background and how she struggled growing up and was bullied about her singing. Then she gives an emotional raw performance, pouring her heart out and it is just so powerful, you can feel it. Here is her performance from that night:
Another example is the song Defying Gravity from the movie Wicked, sung by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. I actually just watched this movie for the first time recently and scene where they sing this song was so emotional. It is another one of those situations where the character was ostracized and made fun of by others because she was different. Then she finally get the power and confidence to defy gravity and the emotions come pouring out. Cynthia’s vocals in the 2nd half of the song blow me away every time. Last example is a song many people are familiar with and that is Let It Go from the movie Frozen sung by Idina Menzel. It’s a popular song of course but it is also very emotional in the context. In the movie, The character Elsa has left her community because she was different and didn’t fit in. While alone, she embraces who she is and decides to Let It Go and not be worried what others will think of her. The song builds to a very emotional chorus that I think many people can relate to in different ways. What are some songs that bring you to tears? Feel free to leave a comment below.