Songs About Losing Friends can be written by a wide range of artists. In this article, we’ll discuss Beyonce’s “Need You Now” and James Taylor’s “Fire and Rain.” We’ll also look at Selena Gomez’s “We Used to Be Friends” and Justin Bieber’s “High Horse.”
James Taylor’s “Fire and Rain”
“Fire and Rain” is a folk rock song by James Taylor. It was released as the second single from his Sweet Baby James album in 1970. Taylor wrote the song after the suicide of a childhood friend, Suzanne Schnerr. His experiences with drug addiction and depression inspired the lyrics. It peaked at number two on RPM’s Canada Top Singles chart and number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
While many interpreted the song in a fanciful way, Taylor has defended his work. He has stated that he wrote “Fire and Rain” as a tribute to his friend. Although he was engrossed in his record deal and upcoming performance, he was unaware of his friend’s suicide. “It was a very therapeutic and creative process,” Taylor said. “The song came out a lot quicker than I ever imagined.”
The song’s main theme is a four-bar progression, which appears in the intro and verses. Interestingly, Taylor uses a capo at the third fret, which allows him to use open strings for chord roots. As a result, he can decorate the I chord with the first finger on hammer-ons and pull-offs.
“Fire and Rain” is an important song that affected popular songwriting in a profound way. It introduced an American artist of exceptional depth to a vast audience. Although most Americans first heard “Fire and Rain” on the Sweet Baby James album, James’ debut album never made it to the top of the American charts. It was released on Apple, the label of the Beatles.
Taylor has said that the song was about a friend of his, Suzanne Schnerr. She had died suddenly while he was away from home. The second line of the song refers to her. In addition, Taylor revealed that he had been depressed after a failed attempt to form a band. But the lyrics did not mention the plane crash.
While the song has reached millions of people, P!nk’s live version sounds like a perfect cover for this timeless classic. Her delivery is so believable, and she doesn’t sound like she’s unfamiliar with the song.
Beyonce’s “Need You Now”
The title of Beyonce’s sixth album, “Need You Now,” is a play on the phrase, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” In fact, this song is an anthem to all women, and it has already received an incredibly positive response. It has a strong message about overcoming obstacles and finding love. The track is a powerful and emotional one, and it has already earned her four Grammy Awards.
In response to a campaign by disability rights groups, Beyonce has pledged to change the lyrics of her song “Heated”. The word “spaz” has historically been a derogatory term that can be offensive to people with disabilities. Beyonce’s rep has confirmed that the lyric will be changed.
Selena Gomez’s “We Used to Be Friends”
Selena Gomez is a pop singer whose “We Used to Be Friends” is a hit single from the year 2013. The track is a ballad about a bad boy and a girl. The song peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was Gomez’s interpretation of love with a bad boy. It has been compared to the alternative rock ballad “Snuff” by Slipknot. The track describes a betrayal and heartbreak.
Justin Bieber’s “High Horse”
While you can’t argue with the lyrics of “High Horse,” there’s something about this song that is a bit offensive to a military veteran or soldier. In fact, Justin Bieber owns a Ferrari 458 Italia, a model that Ferrari wishes they’d never produced.
The song is a love song, but there’s more to it than that. The lyrics are incredible and the song is a tribute to Hailey Bieber. In the song, Justin compares Hailey to a stallion or horse. Though a song can be overly romantic, it’s also a bit mean-spirited and shows that Bieber has lost his innocence.
Justin Bieber has been in a romantic relationship for several years. His girlfriend, American model Hailey Bieber, has supported him in many ways. She even attended his wedding. The two have a long history of friendship. The two met in high school and have been close since then.
Another song from the album is “U Smile.” This song is an eerie cover of Sigur Ros’ “U Smile.” While it’s less memorable than “High Horse,” it’s eerie and intimate, and reminds listeners of the singer’s teenage years. The video for “U Smile” was uploaded by Nick Pittsinger, a 20-year-old music producer. It has been played on YouTube for over 1.6 million times. The song’s music video has been viewed more than eight times as many times as the original four minute pop song.
Justin Bieber is a great singer-songwriter. The singer is an incredible natural talent. His new album is titled “Changes” and will drop on Valentine’s Day. It’s worth checking out because this song is one of his biggest guilty pleasures of the year.
