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The 25 Most Exquisitely Sad Songs in the Whole World: No. 13

'Naked as We Came'
Iron & Wine (2004)

The Breakdown: Indie folkie Sam Beam's brutally sweet love song acknowledging that one always has to die before the other, plus a plug for cremation.

The Waterworks: "If I leave before you, darling/Don't you waste me in the ground."

Casualty Count: Your better half.

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Pobthemonkey

love this song, mind you, cant believe "star charmer" by grinderman didn't make the cut. nick cave angry AND melancholy, perfect combo for the saddest song

January 19 2011 at 9:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Travis

Eh, really? Only reason I know much about this band is their cover of "Such Great Heights" by Postal Service.

April 13 2010 at 4:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
xxzeuqxx

wicked, wow....

February 23 2010 at 8:07 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
coco

i think it's lovely

January 19 2010 at 6:53 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Yes, I absolutely approve! I love Iron And Wine!

January 09 2010 at 2:25 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kelsey

their song "Flightless Bird American Mouth" is also a sad song.

August 06 2009 at 10:55 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Beckers

if concrete angel isn't on her imma be pissed!

August 06 2009 at 10:00 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kim

This is a REALLY good song!!!!

August 01 2007 at 7:03 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
RTPapa

When the breathing of the singer actually distracts one from the song itself you know the year is 2007. When did that become part of the singing catalogue. Jeez the harshness of the letter S was never more pronounced. Shoot me if I ever try to listen to this again.

July 11 2007 at 2:23 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sherwin

Iron and Wine always always puts me in a melancholic mood...but I have to say "The Trapeze Swinger" (Radio Vienna Version) is the SADDEST Iron and Wine song...ever!!!

July 09 2007 at 2:32 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply