The 10 Best Songs In The Vampire Diaries

The Vampire Diaries featured countless songs and artists throughout the series, but which songs on the show were the best for fans?

One of the reasons The Vampire Diaries remains a beloved show is the music that was featured throughout the series. Although at times too literal for what was happening on screen, the songs on the show beautifully accentuated the actions and emotions of the show's characters.

Whether it be an emotional ballad or an upbeat pop song, the music present throughout the series was selected with care and chosen to enhance the stories being told. Of all of the music that is incorporated throughout the series, these are some of the best songs that are the most memorable to fans.

10 "Gravity" by Sara Bareilles

Sara Bareilles is an artist that is featured prominently throughout the series. "Gravity" appears in the second episode of the first season when Elena comes to see Stefan to resolve a tense moment between them that occurred earlier in the episode.

The music plays softly in the background as the two discuss Elena's worry about taking emotional risks with Stefan. As Elena and Stefan share their first kiss, "Gravity" reaches a crescendo and becomes the couple's defining song that cements Stefan and Elena's relationship in the first season.

9 "Never Let Me Go" by Florence + the Machine

Florence + the Machine is a band that was featured multiple times throughout the series. Among their many songs, "Never Let Me Go" stands out as the most memorable to be included on the show. As the song's lyrics and melody evoke a romantic mood, it is a perfect complement to a key intimate moment between Damon and Elena.

The song starts quietly at first and grows louder when Elena kisses Damon while they are on a trip to get Jeremy. It is a huge moment for fans of the relationship. The lyrics "I'm not giving up, I'm just giving in" mirror Elena falling for Damon in season three. She can't help her emotional connection to the bad boy vampire and this song really highlights her complicated emotions towards him.

8 "Feel So Close" by Calvin Harris

When Elena becomes a vampire, Damon gets her to let loose and have some fun. "Feel So Close" plays as Damon and Elena dance at a Halloween party on campus after feeding on some of the other party attendees. It is a slightly forbidden scene charged with danger and sensuality because the dance occurs while Elena was still with Stefan.

It isn't a typical song to play during a Damon and Elena scene as it is an upbeat and happy tune rather than an indie ballad or soft pop song. This is an important scene because Elena momentarily embraces being a vampire, which will become a major storyline for the remainder of the series. The song's fast rhythm compliments her carefree attitude and happiness in this scene and hints at the dark path she will eventually travel in later seasons.

7 "Hold On" by Chord Overstreet

Chord Overstreet's "Hold On" was included in the finale of the show as Elena wakes up from the magical coma Kai put her in. It makes her reunions with the rest of the characters even more emotional and heartwarming. The lyrics fit perfectly for all of the characters getting the happy endings they deserve.

It is especially tear-jerking when Elena gets reunited with her family in heaven and Damon gets to find peace with Stefan as well. Fans can feel a sense of closure with this song, making it one of many perfect songs to end the series with.

6 "All I Need" by Within Temptation

Unlike some other songs featured throughout the show, "All I Need" was not widely popular outside of The Vampire Diaries fandom. It isn't a pop hit like Calvin Harris's "Feel So Close"; instead, it's an indie emotional song about being completely in love with someone. In the first season, it makes Damon and Elena dancing to this song a huge moment since Elena is with Stefan.

Later on in the series, we learn that the first time Elena admitted how attracted she was to Damon was dancing along to this song at the Miss Mystic Falls pageant. It is understandable why she felt drawn to him considering the lyrics are so passionate. The significance of the Damon and Elena dance within the show's mythology cements this as one of the best and most important songs featured in the show.

5 "Wings" by Birdy

Birdy is no stranger to The Vampire Diaries soundtrack. Her vocals and lyrics are always evocative romantic, and her song "Wings" is no exception. As the Other Side is falling apart with Bonnie and Damon in it, this song enhanced all of the emotions the characters and the audience were going through.

There is a certain desperation in the song that matches Jeremy looking for Bonnie and everyone upset that they are losing her and Damon to the other side. It makes the entire scene and the ending of the fifth season that much more impactful.

4 "Never Say Never" by The Fray

"Never Say Never" plays at the end of the pilot of The Vampire Diaries and in the finale, making it one of the more memorable songs on the show. Its hopeful lyrics encompass the bittersweet tone of the moments it is included in.

In the pilot, the song plays as Elena admits that she is still struggling with the loss of her parents, but is willing to open herself up to Stefan. When it is featured in the finale, it is just after Stefan sacrifices himself to save Mystic Falls. Fans were brought to happy tears when he is reunited with his best friend Lexi as this song plays in the background. It is a song that brought the series full circle and does so by highlighting such bittersweet emotions in each scene.

3 "Kiss Me" by Ed Sheeran

Damon and Elena's moments throughout the series are typically paired with great music, and "Kiss Me" is one of those songs that typify their relationship. The lyric "I've been feeling everything, from hate to love, from love to lust, from lust to truth, I guess that's how I know you" sums up their journey on the show up to this point.

As the song plays, Elena and Damon share an intimate dance by the fireplace that quickly escalates into passion as Elena finally accepts her desire to be with Damon. Overall, the song highlights the love between the two and makes it a scene that proves Damon and Elena are meant to be soulmates.

2 "Colour Me In" by Damien Rice

As Damien Rice is known for his downbeat music, it is fitting that "Colour Me In"  would be featured in one of the saddest moments on the show. As Liz Forbes is dying, Caroline uses her Compulsion power to make her mother think about a happy memory of her teaching Caroline how to ride a bike as she passes.

It is a way for Caroline to give her mother a moment of peace before passing away, and Damien Rice's soft singing makes the scene even harder to watch. This song being paired with Caroline letting her mother pass peacefully just really heightens the tragic nature of the scene.

1 "Wait" by M-83

"Wait" plays as Damon appears before Stefan after making it back from the Other Side. The song becomes louder as they have a tearful reunion, which effectively communicates how much love the brothers have for one another despite centuries of bloodshed. It is a scene that fans love to rewatch from The Vampire Diaries.

It is such a beautiful song that makes the audience feel hopeful about the Salvatore brothers' relationship for the rest of the season. Despite all of their differences, it is undeniable how much they missed each other and this song highlights those feelings of love and hope.

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