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"And I would walk five hundred miles and I would walk five hundred more"

The Proclaimers, the song is purely iconic, it has been named and used in TV and Films, but the main reason this song, is important to me, is that my first "serious" girlfriend, after 8 months, broke up over a stupid argument, I was hurt, done, we kept talking and she sent me this song as an MP3 and said "me for you" and it kinda brought us back together.

Soppy and sappy, but, it's my most fav song in the world for a very good reason, I often think of her fondly, we broke up after 2 years, and went to different universities, I went to Oxford Brookes and she went north to Manchester. We knew it wouldn't last so we just parted amicably.

Stella's avatar

this was so heartfelt <3 thank you for sharing :)

BeyondBelief's avatar

My favourite song comes of course from my favourite artist. Someone who I've followed for as long as I can remember. Don Diablo, a Future House DJ. I've been lucky enough to see him a few times in person and every time the song "Momentum" plays it gives me a sense of electricity run through my bones. Whenever I listen to his music it reminds me of good times, happiness, and feel good energy. As he would say, "Welcome to the Future."

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Word up - Because it has been covered a bajillion times. Surely if every other musician in the world thinks it's that great, that makes it the best song ever?

Its resonance transcends genres and generations, embodying a timeless quality that resonates with audiences worldwide.

Stella's avatar

Waterloo sunset by the KinksI was 15 and walking to somewhere (i can’t remember hehe) and this song randomly came on. I started sobbing. IN THE MIDDLE OF A MAIN ROAD?! It was just such a beautiful song I couldn’t help it. I arrived wherever I was going and had to sheepishly explain to some concerned friends (very nice of them to be so caring) that nothing terrible had happened, i had just heard the most beautiful song ever <3I purposefully time when I listen to this song so I don’t overplay it to myself (I’ve been guilty of that too many times) For example, this week I’ve been OBSESSED with the song fade to grey by Visage and I can already feel I’m going to end up overplaying it and not liking the song as intensely

Lanah Tyra's avatar

I do have temporary favourites, when a new album comes and I really like a song from it, I'll listen to it more, but if you are asking a long-time favourite, then it has to be one from my favourite band, Serenity. Legacy of Tudors is about Henry VIII and I love not just the topic but the dynamics of this song. When the album came out, one of the negative critiques was that "the intro to the song is silly" Well... the "silly" intro was composed by Henry VIII himself and I can tell you it was very fitting to listen to this song every day on my way to work as a tour guide in a 900 years old castle. This is the official live video from a special event called Memoria, which has been recorded and became Serenity's first live dvd.

https://youtu.be/Y3FHCUI0ULA?si=2HDBqpAwctwoPMY0

avrona's avatar

I recently just mentioned it in another bounty, but I'd probably go for the Polish song "Nikt tak pięknie nie mówił, że się boi miłości". I don't know why, but something about it always just stuck with me, this simple, yet weird ballad in its lyrics that comes across as still sentimental. I'd also argue I love the MGO 2021 cover of it even more than the original to a point.

Again, it's one that even I myself find really hard to justify, something about it just speaks to me. It's not complex or anything, but the lyrics, the mood, it's weirdness, it just makes sense to me I guess. In terms of songs in English, it has to be High Hopes of Pink Floyd.

Emilia's avatar

This is one of the most difficult questions anyone could ask me.. but I think I've narrowed it down appropriately. Just to disclaim, every single song on this album could have its place as my favourite song ever but this one specifically means more to me than any piece of media really ever. 'All of me wants all of you' by Sufjan Stevens from his Carrie and Lowell album is my favourite song ever. Me and my Dad always listen to this song together, and as he rightfully puts it, the line 'Traced your shadow with my shoe' is one of the most beautiful representations of love in words. The line for me captures what it is like to love, to linger even on the shadow of another person because you are so enamoured. The title line is so simple yet so moving, ALL of me wants ALL of you, as when you love someone you want to know ALL of them, you almost want to be consumed by them in every sense. This song means the world to me and I hope this comes across rightfully here, although listening to it might make you understand more :)

https://youtu.be/3ApkgnSHbuI?si=KHpWrWrsA7c2QBzu

Roo's avatar

This album is exceptional from start to finish. I totally agree that this track is a highlight in a sea of highlights. I found there was a live version of this album a couple of months ago and fell in love with it all over again. It’s a bit more bombastic than the studio album but it throws some beautiful background parts to the front and made me develop a whole new appreciation for the album ❤️

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I've been tracking all the music I have listened to since November 2004. Not a typo... It's 20 years this year! My music taste is much more the "guitar" end of the spectrum, but you can't argue with the data. My most listened to track is Helix Nebula by Anamanaguchi :

https://youtu.be/DHmYC8a_4cI?si=MTlFVoOIXSjHEwQ2

If you haven't listened to chiptune before or are not inclined to do so, imagine a Game Boy vomiting rainbows of joy. It's not the most technically impressive stuff from Anamanaguchi (they did the Scott Pilgrim game soundtrack), but the rawness of this track keeps bringing me back.

Sturmer's avatar

Game Boy vomiting rainbows of joy

Brilliant! =)

Sturmer's avatar

While it's incredibly difficult to pinpoint a single all-time favorite song due to my eclectic tastes and the way my preferences shift with my mood, at this moment, I'm drawn to 'Knighting Ceremony (Aden Town Theme).' This piece from a video game soundtrack from Lineage II uniquely resonates with my current state of mind.

There’s something about this track that captures the experience of entering a grand, ancient city. As you virtually wander through Aden Town, the music instills a deep sense of awe and respect, intertwined with joy. It’s more than just background music; it’s a crucial part of the game’s soul, enhancing the sense of discovery and majesty within this virtual world.

Here’s a link to the track featuring composer Bill Brown himself conducting an orchestra in a live session, allowing you to fully experience the grandeur and emotional depth it brings:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J6xhktze6o

Rich's avatar

Really enjoyed this - got slight Heroes of Might and Magic vibes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVeH-WSIOa4

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Oasis - Wonderwall.

It's simple, and probably too predictable, but it's suitable for every occasion: weddings, funerals, karaoke, football matches - not many songs are that recognisable and can be connected to personal experiences that they are able to adapt to any setting, any time, with any group of people and be universally accepted.

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https://youtu.be/keMBtyjYUPQ?si=70h1ymwLnG5geFu4

Starset - Perfect Machine

I've already explained how Starset is probably my favourite band, and touched on why Perfect Machine stands out above the rest, but I'll go a little deeper here.

To recap, Starset is a science rock band. In the same way Christian rock bands sing about their faith, these folks sing about technological developments and the duality that comes with it. There's a heavy electronic rock influence throughout that airs on the sci-fi end, and the lyrics are wrought with warnings and commentary about where we might head as a society if left unchecked. They're perfectly placed as technology is progressing faster than ever before.

Buried in Divisions (2019), Perfect Machine wasn't a single, but it probably should've been. It's one of the lighter songs with an intentionally apathetic tone. The vocals are meant to sound somewhat robotic from the perspective of a machine, which is really emphasised with effects in the chorus.

It's the lyrics that stand out to me more than anything. Particularly:

"Show me your insides Show me your secrets Show me what you desire I can fake it Show what you wanted So I can be it And if I bend just right I can make it"

and

"I'm just a liar Without deceiving I'm just a broken clown Make believing I should've let you know You should've ran for cover I'm just a parlor trick A two-bit counterfeit"

and

"Lay your heart into my perfect machine I will show you what you wanted to see Just a mirror 'til I get what I need The reverie was not of me You never saw nothing Never saw nothing"

On the surface, it's an abusive relationship, with someone conforming and pretending to make something work. There are references to manipulation, and it's clear that, whatever it is, it isn't healthy.

Having worked in privacy and security media when this came out, I had a slightly different interpretation. It's still all the above, but rather than with another person, it's our relationship with technology. Everyone and their dog tries to siphon as much data as possible with the promise of something in return, but what you get is very little. Advertisers will do anything, including bending over backwards to get everything they can, but in the end, you're left feeling increasingly hollow. Considering the Cambridge Analytica scandal surfaced in 2018, just a year before the album came out, and Starset is incredibly lore-based, I believe it's a direct inspiration. It hits home for me like no other song given its timing in my life and how passionate I am about the subject.

Rich's avatar

Great submission; we love songs that can sustain multiple interpretations!

FrostySomething's avatar

War on Drugs have to be up there. There’s just something so melodically moving about their music.

One of my fave tracks is An Ocean In Between The Waves. A 7 minute epic indie rock piece that feels pacey yet somehow dreamy at the same time. It just slowly builds and builds as it goes on. I don’t know why but it still sends chills down my spine.

It’s off the Lost In A Dream album which is well worth a listen if you like that BBC 6Music scene. 👍

Jenna 's avatar

one of my favorite songs currently would have to be Everything Changes by Staind. My favorite changes all the time. I love the story that this song tells. It’s pretty sad. There have been a few times where I’ve felt like a burden to someone and this song kind of explains it. I relate to it a lot so

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