25 Best Dying Songs – Songs With Dying in the Title
Last Updated: August 9, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell (Editor of My Wedding Songs and wedding DJ)
Our goal in making a list of the top 10 dying songs was to celebrate life. Our top two songs have titles like living like you were dying and live like we’re dying. These two songs are highly successful on mainstream radio.
We tried to include many different music genres including hip-hop, rock, heavy metal, country, and Christian. We also tried to include different music eras from 1992 through today.
There are other uses of the word dying in our song list. However, we must state that people must try to live life to the fullest. There is always someone who is worst off than us. We must be thankful for what we have when we have it. When someone is dying or even our pet, it is a time of sadness.
However, we must remember the good times and help ourselves and the person dying to be as happy as possible – no matter what we believe after death.
Spotify Dying Playlist
Top 20 Trending Dying Songs
- “DYING 4 YOUR LOVE” by Snoh Aalegra (R&B – 2021)
- “One Less Day (Dying Young)” by Rob Thomas (Pop – 2019)
- “Live Like You Were Dying” by Tim McGraw (Country – 2004)
- “Dying Man” by Morgan Wallen (Country – 2023)
- “Dying Day” by Brandi Carlile (Singer-Songwriter – 2009)
- “What The Hell Are We Dying For” by Shawn Mendes (Pop – 2023)
- “Dying in LA” by Panic! At The Disco (Alternative – 2018)
- “Dying Inside To Hold You” by Timmy Thomas (Pop – 2012)
- “Dying In The Subtlety” by Cautious Clay (R&B – 2020)
- “Live Like You Were Dying” by Kris Allen (Pop – 2009)
- “The Kids Are All Dying” by FINNEAS (Alternative – 2021)
- “Dying Breed” by Cody Hibbard (Country – 2020)
- “Anthem Of Our Dying Day” by Story Of The Year (Rock – 2003)
- “Dying To Believe” by Papa Roach (Rock – 2022)
- “Dying To Self” by Alex Jean (Hip Hop – 2023)
- “Expert In A Dying Field” by The Beths (Rock – 2022)
- “When I Was Dying” by Dan Deacon (Electronic – 2015)
- “Dying” by OMFG (Electronic – 2017)
- “Runnin’ (Dying To Live)” by 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G. (Hip Hop – 2003)
- “dying on the inside” by Nessa Barrett (Pop – 2022)
Popular Songs About Dying
Dying Breed – The Killers
Released in 2020 on the album Imploding The Mirage
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
From the coveted touch of a girl in love
I was lifted by the sound of a spirit in need
Baby, we’re a dying breed
Dying to Live – Sevendust
Released in 2020 on the album Blood & Stone
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Every little?thing we want
Rips out a piece?of us
With all that we give
Why am I dying to?live?
With?all?that we had?to face
Keep dying?to live
DYING 4 YOUR LOVE – Snoh Aalegra
Released in 2020 on the album DYING 4 YOUR LOVE
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I know nobody’s perfect and we are the way we are
But you know I don’t deserve this and I waited way too long
‘Cause I’ve been dyin’ for this love
The Dying Of The Light – Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
Released in 2020 on the album The Dying Of The Light
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And there’d be no time for getting old when we were young
It’s alright, if you dance with me tonight
We’ll fight the dying of the light, and we’ll catch the sun
Next, listen to a living playlist.
Dying in the Subtlety – Cautious Clay
Released in 2019 on the album Dying in the Subtlety
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I think I’m dying in the subtlety
Lying ’bout the worst of me
I just wanna stay on track
Crying like it hurts to be
What we wanted initially
Why don’t you just cut some slack?
dying together – Josh Golden
Released in 2019 on the album dying together
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You come over just to break up
Then wake up wearing my sweater
But if this love’s gonna kill us
At least we’re dying together
One Less Day (Dying Young) – Rob Thomas
Released in 2019 on the album Chip Tooth Smile
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’m not afraid of getting older
I’m one less day from dying young
I see the light go past my shoulder
I’m one less day from dying young
Dying in LA – Panic! At The Disco
Released in 2018 on the album Pray for the Wicked
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
But nobody knows you now
When you’re dying in LA
And nobody owes you now
When you’re dying in LA
No Love Dying – Gregory Porter
Released in 2017 on the album Liquid Spirit
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Well the death of love is everywhere
But I wont let it be
There will be no love dying here for me
When I Was Done Dying – Dan Deacon
Released in 2015 on the album Gliss Riffer
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
When I was done dying, my conscience regained
So I began my struggle, a nothingness strained
Out a flash made of time, my new form blasted out
And it startled me so and I burst out a shout
In Love Dying – Red Hot Chili Peppers
Released in 2013, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
In love dying
Does it go two ways?
In love dying
This body I can not detain
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I Just Can’t Go On Dying Like This – George Strait
Released in 2013 on the album Love Is Everything
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I think I’ll play that song again
The one called, “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry”
And I’ll wonder where you are tonight
I don’t know, I just don’t know
But I just can’t go on dying like this
Someone Worth Dying For – Mikeschair
Released in 2011, Genre: Christian
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’m not just some wandering soul
That you don’t see and you don’t know
Yeah, I want to believe,
Jesus help me believe
That I am someone worth dying for
Dying for an Angel (The Wicked Symphony) – Avantasia
Released in 2010 on the album The Wicked Symphony
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Living on a dream
Dying for an angel
Reach out, waiting for a miracle
No sign of wings as you turn your back on me
Dying Breed – Five Finger Death Punch
Released in 2009 on the album War Is the Answer
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Death can take me if I can’t be free (can’t be free)
I’m not like you (not like you)
I’m a dying breed
Live Like We’re Dying – Kris Allen
Released in 2009, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
We only got 86, 400 seconds in a day to
Turn it all around or to throw it all away
We gotta tell ’em that we love ’em while we got the chance to say
Gotta live like we’re dying
Live Like We’re Dying – The Script
Released in 2008 on the album The Script (Bonus Tracks)
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Gotta live like we’re dying
And if your plane fell out of the skies
Who would you call with your last goodbyes
Should be so careful who we let fall out of our lives
Last Of A Dying Breed – Ludacris featuring Lil Wayne
Released in 2008, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’m A lyricist to the death so I got what ya need, Ludacris,
I’m the last of a dying breed,
And we almost extinct so I’m saying it loud,
Say it with me, (MCs move the crowd)
I Feel Like Dying – Lil Wayne
Released in 2007, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Only once the drugs are done
That I feel like dying, I feel like dying
Time Of Dying – Three Days Grace
Released in 2006, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I will not die, I’ll wait here for you
I feel alive when you’re beside me
I will not die, I’ll wait here for you
In my time of dying
Dying In Your Arms – Trivium
Released in 2005, Genre: Heavy Metal
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And now I see it’s you that’s tearing me (ensnaring me)
This is me dying in your arms
I cut you out, now set me free
Live Like You Were Dying – Tim McGraw
Released in 2004, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And I loved deeper
And I spoke sweeter
And I gave forgiveness I’d been denying”
And he said
“Someday I hope you get the chance
To live like you were dying
Runnin’ (Dying To Live) – 2Pac featuring Notorious B.I.G.
Released in 2003, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Why am I trying to see when there ain’t nothing in sight?
Why am I trying to give when no one gives me a try?
Why am I dying to live if I’m just living to die?
In My Time of Dying – Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes
Released in 2000 on the album Live at the Greek
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Jesus gonna make up
Somebody, somebody
Oh, oh, Jesus gonna make up
Jesus gonna make it my dying bed
Nothing Short Of Dying – Travis Tritt
Released in 1992, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Each time her memory slams the door
And I find myself crying
And trying to hold on
‘Cause there ain’t nothing short of dying
That’s worse than being left alone
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Song For A Dying Planet – Joe Walsh
Released in 1992 on the album Songs for a Dying Planet
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
So I wrote these songs for a dying planet
I’m sorry but I’m telling the truth
And for everybody trying to save it
These songs are for you, too
Art Of Dying – George Harrison
Released in 1970 on the album All Things Must Pass
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
When things that seemed so very plain
Become an awful pain
Searching for the truth among the lying
And answered when you’ve learned the art of dying
Have a favorite song with dying in the title? Please share your song below in the comments!