The "Gloomy Sunday" song is a popular but infamous Hungarian song. Hungarian pianist and composer Rezso Seress, (spelled as Rezső in Hungarian), composed the song, and it was released in 1933. The song has been dubbed as the 'Hungarian suicide song,' or the 'Gloomy Sunday Suicide Song.' It has been recorded into several renditions, including one by Hungarian pop singer Pal Kalmar, spelled as Pál. But the song got banned after it was connected to suicides in Hungary. England too banned the song after reports of suicides related to it made headlines. Billie Holiday too recorded a rendition of the song. You can listen to the 'Hungarian suicide song,' "Gloomy Sunday," and find its lyrics below. Gloomy Sunday Suicide Song Lyrics & Video: Listen to Saddest Song Composed by Hungarian Rezso Seress Responsible for Numerous Deaths!

Why Is 'Gloomy Sunday' So Dangerous?

So why is "Gloomy Sunday" so dangerous? It is believed that the song triggers suicide in those who listen to it. The song was linked to hundred suicides, including that of the composer, Rezso. The song was originally written about war, in which the protagonist wants to die by suicide following the death of his lover. However, the part about the war was forgotten with the lyrics on the lovers becoming more popular. Doctors Across Indian Cities Dance to ‘Happy’ Song! Viral Video Will Make You Feel Positive This Gloomy Sunday.

Gloomy Sunday Song Lyrics

"Sunday is gloomy

My hours are slumberless

Dearest the shadows

I live with are numberless

Little white flowers

Will never awaken you

Not where the black coach

Of sorrow has taken you

Angels have no thoughts

Of ever returning you

Would they be angry

If I thought of joining you

Gloomy Sunday

Gloomy is Sunday

With shadows I spend it all

My heart and I

Have decided to end it all

Soon there'll be candles

And prayers that are said I know

Let them not weep

Let them know that I'm glad to go

Death is no dream

For in death I'm caressin' you

With the last breath of my soul

I'll be blessin' you

Gloomy Sunday

Dreaming, I was only dreaming

I wake and I find you asleep

In the deep of my heart here

Darling, I hope

That my dream never haunted you

My heart is tellin' you

How much I wanted you

Gloomy Sunday"

Gloomy Sunday Suicide Song

It is said that the "Gloomy Sunday" song was released during the Great War and Great Depression. The lyrics may have triggered intense emotions and sadness in listeners  during the tough time, which caused them to die by suicide.

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