Most people have been or will go through a breakup or two (or three, four, five…). Whether this split was mutual, dramatic, tragic, or complicated, breakups burn the heart. Here are 11 songs to help you get through the different stages of a breakup.
1. “Let It Go” by James Bay
This song is for those who have fought long and hard to repair a broken relationship, but everything they tried only ended up furthering the void. This is the song for the beautiful relationship that was not meant to last a lifetime. Sometimes, people can overcome difficult times in a relationship, yet other times, it is better to let it go for the wellbeing and happiness of both parties.
2. “Say Something” by A Great Big World
You can love someone with all your heart, mind, and soul, but if that person does not reciprocate your feelings or does nothing to further the relationship, it might be time to walk away. This song is for those who have tried to connect with someone, but they ended up caring about a person who refused to give them anything in return.
3. “Not In That Way” by Sam Smith
You made yourself too vulnerable to someone. You both may have loved each other, but you loved a little more. You fell too far for this person, and they simply watched from the ledge. The relationship is over, yet you still feel very deeply for this person even though they did not treasure you like the precious gem that you are.
4. “I’m Not That Girl” by Idina Menzel
Sometimes, people are just not right for each other, but this fact does not lessen the sting. You were in love, but you were not the person your ex was looking for. There are few things that are more painful than realizing that you are not special to the person you loved.
5. “When She Loved Me” by Sarah McLachlan
Relationships can start off like fairytales and end like nightmares. This song is for those whose ex simply stopped loving them for one reason or another.
6. “Let Her Go” by Passenger
Once you leave a relationship, you might feel a hint or an avalanche of regret (depending on the breakup circumstances). It is hard to leave someone forever because life will never be quite the same. It will be a little dimmer, darker, and gloomier. Regret is inevitable in most breakup scenarios, but one can do nothing about it because they already let that person go.
7. “Still Hurting” by Anna Kendrick
You might hear from a mutual friend or rumors around the street that your ex is doing great and has already moved on. There is something unsettling and devastating about someone healing faster than you. Your ex’s life is going great without you, and you are left still hurting.
8. “Breakeven” by Script
If and when your ex does move on before you do, you may feel like a million glass pieces. This song is for those who still care for their ex and regret breaking up, but their ex has already met someone else, someone better.
9. “Forgiveness” by Sarah McLachlan
Love can hurt, but that should never be love’s intention. If someone broke your heart but now wants to come back, this is the song for you. Never ever return to one of your mistakes even if you still have feelings for them because you deserve more than a love that makes your heart cry.
10. “You Are More” by Tenth Avenue North
Forgiving yourself can be the hardest part of a breakup. Whenever you think about your ex, you begin to beat yourself up for being so stupid, illogical, and impulsive, but you must remember that you are more than your choices and mistakes.
11. “Brave” by Idina Menzel
When you finally feel ready to move on, this song will be waiting for you. You may not know what life now holds for you. You are terrified to take that first step, but you must. The time for mourning has passed, and it is now time to be brave and see what better things await you.
These 11 songs are here to help you mourn over, regret, and recover from a breakup. It is okay to cry and feel that all hope and happiness is gone, but once the tears have dried and the ache has lessened, please find the courage to forgive yourself and start again.
