20 Tragic Songs Because of What We Know Now
10 Songs From the 2000s With Tragic Backstories
VOICE OVER: Ryan Wild
WRITTEN BY: Francis Ofiaeli
Some songs hit different once you know the story behind them. Join us as we count down some of the most emotionally devastating 2000s songs whose dark origins and real-life tragedies gave them a whole new meaning! Our countdown includes "Fix You" by Coldplay, "Rehab" by Amy Winehouse, "Numb" by Linkin Park, "Wake Me Up When September Ends" by Green Day, and more! From Chester Bennington's personal struggles shaping Linkin Park's anthem, to Amy Winehouse's heartbreaking refusal that inspired "Rehab," to Billie Joe Armstrong's childhood grief finally finding its voice, these songs carry pain far deeper than their melodies suggest. Which backstory hit you the hardest? Let us know in the comments below! read more...
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