29 Sad EDM Songs, The Saddest Ever
Electronic Dance Music, or better known as EDM, hit the scenes in the mid-80s. Its popularity soared in the 2000s and is now offered as a course at some of the most prestigious universities. However, EDM isn’t just all about the beat. The music has cultivated into one of the best emotion-driven genres about life and love and the loss of it all.
Here is a list of sad EDM songs that can take you on an emotional rollercoaster.
(Sun & Moon) Above & Beyond by John Bedford
Song Year: 2011
Although every breakup feels crushing and like the pain will never end, sometimes, when a relationship is over, you just know that person has made a permanent mark on your life. Some people are simply more challenging to forget than others.
RAMelia (Tribute to Amelia) by RAM & Susana
Song Year: 2020
This touching song is a tribute to Ram’s wife, Amelia, who unexpectedly passed away. The lyrics are heart-gushing as it speaks volumes about the love and devastation of losing your person. Listening to it will have you grabbing the box of tissues.
Collapse by Zeds Dead
Song Year: 2014
This sad tune is a deep one when listening to the lyrics. Sometimes one might have to leave because their partner has already checked out emotionally. But it’s a reminder that it’s still crushing, even if you are the one who physically left.
Cry (Just A Little) by Bingo Players
Song Year: 2011
The melody was taken from the 1988 hit, Piano In the Dark. Then, in 2012, Flo Rida used the track for his song, I Cry. Cry (Just A Little) encapsulates the feeling of when one might have reasons to leave, but the thought of doing so is heartbreaking.
Destinations by Alesso
Song Year: 2015
Off of Alesso’s debut album, Forever, this instrumental track pulls out emotion for over five minutes. Alesso honed his instrumental inspiration in Tokyo, bringing forth culture and passion in each beat.
Life Goes On by Dubloadz (feat. Anuka)
Song Year: 2017
The honest lyrics evoke an emotion that anyone who has lost in love has felt. Feeling that none of it’s fair and wanting to sleep to forget the pain is all relatable, but this song reminds us all that life goes on, eventually.
Strobe by Deadmau5
Song Year: 2009
Strobe is the instrumental hit off the Canadian artist’s fourth album and Deadmau5's Greatest Hits, 5 Years of Mau5. The beat hits the soul and can pull out the raw emotions you are feeling.
Lights by Ellie Goulding (Bassnectar Remix)
Song Year: 2010
Exhaustion is a side effect of heartbreak. This song weaves in the rollercoaster emotion that can leave one tired and uninspired to push ahead. However, Ellie Goulding wrote the song about her childhood fear of the dark.
Forgettable by Project 46
Song Year: 2015
Forgettable is an empowerment song. However, this song makes the sad EDM list because it’s heart-wrenching to think that people out there feel this way and think less of themselves. So, if you need to hear this, know that you’re awesome!
Gold by Adventure Club
Song Year: 2013
Words can hurt. They even have the power to cause invisible scars, which is basically noted in this tune. Trying to hold on to someone that doesn’t want to be held onto can cause an internal ache that can last a long time.
