I was going to post this in the 'what music helps you' thread but I realized it was counter to the spirit of that discussion..

One that stands out is Pink Floyd Shine On You Crazy Diamond...often framed as a tribute to Syd Barret, the lyrics pointedly mock his descent into anxious isolation. Even the last line 'pile on many more layers and I'll be joining you there' probably to the average listener sounds empathetic but I take as facetious hyperbole. I love the instrumentation and even the lyrical structure but the unfortunate subject matter hits home.

Another song that I can't listen to at all anymore is Argent's 'Hold Your Head Up'. Long ago when I was beginning to slip away this song came on the radio and I thought I might embrace the obvious theme. But all it did was teach the young me to reject platitudes. Hearing it now just brings me back to that moment of plunging off the social cliff.

Anyone else find some music a little discomforting...maybe something you enjoyed in years past but has of late taken on a darker relevance?