A song people chose
The Sound of Silence
by Simon & Garfunkel
173 people have chosen this as their last tune
Folk · 1964 · Sounds of Silence
Why they chose it
"It's the soundtrack to the moments that mattered most."
"It's my way of having the last word."
"There's a reason this is still my favourite, after all this time."
"It's melancholy, but it's mine, and I want it heard."
"This song helped me through grief I didn't think I'd survive."
"It's the song I'd want as the final note of my story."
"There's no version of my story that doesn't include this song."
"It's imperfect and messy and that's the point."
"It's the song I'd choose if I could only ever choose one."
"This song is about loss, but somehow it feels like hope."
"It reminds me that the hard parts were worth it."
"Because life is long and complicated and this song gets it."
"It's the truest thing I know how to share."
"I can't explain it. I just know it's the one."
"Every word of this song means something to me."
"It's not an easy listen, but it's the truest one I've got."
"I want this to be the last thing people hear me 'say'."
"Because it's honest. No pretending. Just the truth."
"It's the last thing I want ringing in people's ears."
"Every word of this song means something to me."