Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: minimal-techno
Song Meaning of “Tragedial” by John Talabot
“Tragedial” by John Talabot examines the devastating and irrevocable effects of tragedy in life. In this sombre and melancholy single, Talabot mourns both the past and the present losses of his loved ones, and of the seemingly impossible weight of the grief that he carries. The chorus’s lyrics of “Sorrow, sorrow / I have to pass through,” with the accompanying background instrumental of strings and keys creates a desolate atmosphere of loneliness and emptiness.
It reflects on the pain of the tragedies that will always be with him no matter what, and the inevitable melancholia that comes with it. There is also a slight sense of resignation in the line “The only way is to try again” which suggests that despite the pain and sadness, there is still a glimmer of hope to face the future. With its heavy atmosphere of sorrow, “Tragedial” captures the feeling of loneliness and grief that tragedy brings, and may offer a comfort and hope to those dealing with a similar loss.