TikTok’s ‘Indigo’ Trend: Heartfelt Tributes to Lost Loved Ones
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A poignant new trend is sweeping TikTok as users share emotional stories about the loss of loved ones. Known as the ‘indigo’ trend, these videos combine heartfelt memories with a touching musical backdrop, striking a chord with millions worldwide.
What Is the Indigo Trend?
The ‘indigo’ trend involves TikTokers creating videos that juxtapose joyful memories with the pain of loss. Typically, the first half of the video shows happy moments with the departed loved one, such as photos or clips of shared experiences. The second half reveals the heartbreak and emptiness left behind by their passing.
@kennedyeroseman You were my better half… #grief ♬ Indigo Sam Barber ft. Avery Anna – Sam Barber Sounds
The videos are set to the song “Indigo” by Sam Barber, featuring Avery Anna, with the lyrics, “I used to shine like gold, now I’m all indigo,” reflecting the emotional transition from joy to grief.
The color indigo, a blend of blue and purple, is often associated with introspection and spirituality, making it a fitting symbol for the deep emotions tied to these videos.
Viral Stories That Tug at Heartstrings
The trend has resonated deeply with TikTok users, many of whom have turned to the platform to share their grief. One particularly moving video features Kennedy Roseman, whose husband, Wyatt, passed away from stage 4 cancer. In her video, Roseman contrasts their loving moments with her ongoing struggle to cope, captioning her post with a heartfelt message: “You were my better half.”
Another TikToker, Eleven Ahmose, shared the devastating loss of her 5-year-old son, Zeias-Wolf Gray-Badu, who passed away in January 2024 due to complications from a brain tumor. Ahmose’s video, featuring both tender memories and heartbreaking hospital scenes, has touched countless viewers.
@elevenahmosee 🕊️💜 #zeiaswolf #childloss #lifeafterloss #dipg #unconditionallove ♬ Indigo Sam Barber ft. Avery Anna – Sam Barber Sounds
Britain Dante Tomlin’s indigo video also went viral, showcasing her life with her husband Jacob before his unexpected death. Her video captures the anguish of saying goodbye, as she and her children cry beside Jacob’s casket. “A part of my world turned permanently dark when Jacob left,” she wrote, encapsulating the depth of her loss.
The ‘indigo’ trend underscores TikTok’s unique ability to foster connection through shared experiences. These videos are not just tributes to the departed but also offer solace to others navigating grief, turning individual pain into a collective moment of understanding.
@britaindentetomlin A part of my world turnd permanently dark when Jacob left. When you lose someone unexpectedly it hurts differently. #foryou #fyp #foryoupage #widowsoftiktok #youngwidow #widow #momtok ♬ Indigo Sam Barber ft. Avery Anna – Sam Barber Sounds
As the indigo trend gains traction, it joins a growing list of TikTok phenomena, including the humorous ‘grape theory’ and lighthearted pranks. Yet, the indigo trend stands out for its raw emotion and its ability to remind viewers of the enduring impact of love and loss.
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