Valentine's Day has come and gone. Perhaps you got to eat chocolate, decorate your apartment in pink and hearts, and if you're lucky enough to be taken, get a romantic day with your partner. However, for those of us who aren't in a relationship, we can blast ex-partners and listen to breakup songs that remind us why it's great to be single, both on February 14th and far beyond it. Here are some of the best breakup songs from a few different genres.
1. "Hurricane" by Theory of a Deadman
This is a song that reflects on a failed relationship, trying to put together the pieces and see what went wrong. This entire album, "The Truth Is," was written in response to the lead singer's divorce shortly before it was recorded. This is a haunting song that compares a toxic relationship to a hurricane, and at the end of the song, the singer learns to escape.
2. "We Are Never Ever Ever Getting Back Together" by Taylor Swift
This list wouldn't be complete without one or two Taylor Swift songs. While she has many amazing breakup songs, this one is upbeat and reminds us all that we are so much happier without toxic relationships and toxic people. This is so much fun to sing along to with friends and to remind your significant other that a breakup only happens once.
3. "Your Love is a Lie" by Simple Plan
This song is about a lover scorned, who realized that he was being cheated on. This is a great anthem for when you realize that your partner isn't the person you thought they were.
4. "Before He Cheats" by Carrie Underwood
This is another song to belt out when you're a lover scorned, as Carrie Underwood destroys the possessions her partner loved after she realized that she had been cheated on. This is a classic breakup song great for karaoke night.
5. "I Hate Everything About You" by Three Days Grace
This angry song showcases the annoyance and misery you feel when you realize you love an awful person.
6. "Breakeven" by The Script
Sometimes someone you love breaks up with you. And it hurts. This song showcases that pain when you love someone who doesn't love you back.
7. "Picture To Burn" by Taylor Swift
This is another great song for karaoke night, about how you let go of a past relationship, especially when that person is toxic.
8. "The Truth Is (I Lied About Everything)" by Theory of a Deadman
Let go of all the lies you've told throughout a relationship, now that you can finally tell someone how you truly feel.
9. "This Little Girl" by Cady Groves
We all feel murderous after a breakup. This singer took it a bit too literally. However, it's a fun reminder that any girl can be murderous if she gets hurt.
10. "Irreplaceable" by Beyonce
Let's end with my favorite Beyonce song, about how you can do better after a relationship. No matter how hard your partner tries to convince you otherwise.