Broken Halos

Who it's for

Stapleton said the song came from people who passed away before their time, and he recorded it the day after a close friend died, so it carries real grief without melodrama.

Feelings it meets

• Grief
• Existential Anxiety
• Faith
• Mortality

What it is

"Broken Halos" is a song by Chris Stapleton, co-written with Mike Henderson and produced by Dave Cobb and Stapleton, and the opening track of his 2017 album From A Room: Volume 1. Stapleton has said it was inspired by people who passed away before their time, and he recorded it the day after a longtime friend died.

Where to find it

Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available).

Before you start

Heads up: Death and grief.

Age: Ages 9+

For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Death”