Top 10 Indie Music Songs About Depression
Checkout our short playlist of indie songs about depression.
Indie music usually has some of the most profound songs you’ll ever hear but if you add songs that talk about depression and anxiety into the mix, then you have lyrics that are even deeper and melodies that just seem to stay with you long after the songs are finished. Every music genre just seems to come alive when more emotion is added to it.
So, if you’re looking for some great indie songs about depression, here’s a playlist that you’ll love
1. Little Talks – Of Monsters and men
Sometimes depression seeps into all aspects of our lives and this song takes us through the journey of how depression can impact a relationship. The most impactful bit about the song is the dichotomy of how upbeat and almost pop-like the beat and melody are but how deep and insightful the lyrics are. It works in its contradiction and is one of the most beautiful songs made by the band.
2. Popular Monster – Falling in Reverse
If there was ever a song that speaks about what it feels like to have the strain and pressure of mental illnesses pile up with no respite in sight, it’s this one. Not only does it feel really relatable, but it also has one of the catchiest melodies and hooks.
You’ll have it on repeat if you’re a fan of the genre and like listening to metal and hard rock. Rocking on alongside the song can also be very therapeutic, so we highly recommend doing that!
3. Alone in My Car – Niki Demar
Niki takes us through an incredible journey of how depression and anxiety can be very present partners in an unhealthy relationship. Sometimes, while being in a relationship, we feel stuck because even though we feel what we do for the other person, it just isn’t a very strong or positive environment to be in and that is a very hard place to be in.
It can be incapacitating to think of leaving or staying and that’s exactly what Niki’s dealing with in the song.
4. Unloving You – Anson Seabra
Similarly, when relationships end it can be very depressing and hard for either party, but it's especially difficult for the person who felt like they gave more in the relationship and that’s exactly what this song by Anson Seabra is like.
It also makes the person regret everything they’ve done for them and wish they could take back all the effort, time, and love. It’s a relatable song with a catchy melody and deep lyrics.
Another post-break-up song that reminds us of how difficult simple tasks can be without the person you once loved and just how tiring everything can seem when one’s depressed and just wants to go home and not partake socially in anything.
Even when you do go out and try to have fun, everything reminds you of them and it just sours the mood of the entire evening. If you’ve ever been in such a situation, you’ll understand and appreciate the musical genius of Lauv in this track.
6. Dear Agony – Breaking Benjamin
This song's unique perspective makes it worthy of a spot on our list. The singer pleads with depression and anxiety to just leave him be and let him live a life without them. If you suffer from mental illnesses, you’ll understand the emotion and sentiment attached to such a prayer, to just be free and to live a normal life, away from the shackles of torture that the two illnesses often bring to one’s mind. It’s just a great song,
One of the most famous songs about depression by the maestros themselves, R.E.M. makes the song therapeutic by reminding everyone that we all have issues and problems. That we all struggle with whatever’s going on in our lives and with that sadness we are connected, and we aren’t alone. Sometimes, even just knowing that you aren’t alone in your sadness makes it less isolating and one can find solace in the fact that everyone’s suffering from something or the other.
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Radiohead has to be one of the most poignant bands of our time. Not only do their lyrics always talk about pressing issues but they also make mesmerizing music to go alongside the words, to make a masterpiece that will always stay with you, no matter what.
High and dry is similar to other Radiohead songs, but it's more relevant than ever now because of social media and how people do everything for views and likes, even when they aren’t feeling like doing it or portraying a false image online which can be extremely depressing and the pressure of ‘killing yourself for recognition does get to many influencers who just stop doing what they do.
One of the most popular songs about depression and sadness, you’ve probably heard a rendition or two of this even if you haven’t heard the original. It talks about many situations in which the world makes no sense and how all those situations impact everyone who goes through them and make them prone to depression and anxiety. From kids to elders, everyone has difficult times that they go through and that’s exactly what makes the world ‘mad’.
Lastly, we have a song about depression that talks about how the singer cheated on his significant other and how that mistake tormented and haunted him afterward. Usually, such incidents are from the victim's point of view – about who got cheated on, rather than who cheated and this curious point of view focuses on how our mistakes drive us crazy and how we must suffer the consequences of our actions that we know we’re wrong. Which can never be easy.
That’s all, folks! The top 10 indie music Songs about depression. We hope you find a new favorite from the playlist or find a handful of songs that you had forgotten about that you can now listen to on repeat again!