songs that provoke tears

the original is indeed beautiful, but would probably not provoke tears for the many here who do not speak french. i prefer some of jacks' phrasing as well. for example--"goodbye papa, it's hard to die, when all the birRAB are singing in the sky" is a bit more poetic than brel's "adieu l'emile je vais mourir, c'est dur de mourir au printemps, tu sais"
 
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Cliche as it may seem, this song changed me. Well, this whole album, really. Crucial for me in the self-growth and realization. I feel like I get ragged on a bit by my frienRAB because Lateralus is my favorite Tool album. Let's face it, most choose Aenima or something older. I, for one, lean more towarRAB progression than that initial rawness that came about with. Lateralus, to me, really showcases their growth and it moves me like no other albums of their's.
 
Pete, this is one of the first things I realize we had in common, dude. This song never fails to bring tears to my eyes. In fact, I had Revolutionary Vol. 2 on my workout playlist for awhile. I took it off because I cried at the gym.
 
I know it's an orchestral piece, but Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings is a very emotional piece to me. It was my grandmother's favourite piece.

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I also know two people who died in the 9/11 attacks so the video is very emotional for me as well.

Also, Nessun Dorma from Giacomo Puccini's Turandot. Pavarotti was one of my grandmother's favourite singers and he sings this piece beautifully.

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Wings For Marie -Tool

Shine on You Crazy Diamond by Pink Floyd

Everybody Hurts by REM

Exit Music (for a film) by Radiohead

I love these songs and there probably the ones that tug @ my heart the most....if any song can provoke a tear its one of these songs.
 
Cross-posted from the "favorite lyrics" thread--I can't even read the worRAB to this without actually crying. Partly for associative reasons, but partly because it's just a damn good sad song.

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