10 Break Up Lyrics for Your Saddest and Strongest Moments
Music is something that we can all relate to. It is something that is only created with a little heart and soul. Music is a great tool to have in good times and in bad.
According to a study done on the effects of sad and happy music, emotions and music are directly linked. In other words, happy music sparked higher arousal levels, while sad music caused the subjects to retreat inward and let the mind wander.
When you are feeling sad or need a little motivation, here are ten song lyrics that can help you feel through it all.
1. "Yesterday" by The Beatles
This classic has been remade numerous times throughout the years, but no one does it quite like The Beatles. When you find yourself living for a time when things weren't so complicated, sing along to this tune to reminisce on the times of "yesterday."
The lyrics:
Why she had to go
I don't know, she wouldn't say
I said something wrong
Now I long for yesterday
These lyrics will have you contemplating the things you said, over and over.
On the evening of June 14, 1965, Paul McCartney recorded the song by himself on his acoustic guitar. From that day, the song was a masterpiece in production. It was a landmark song in The Beatles' career and a monument for sad songs everywhere.
It has a lighthearted melody with painfully sad lyrics that leave you singing along every time. This is a great song to play when you find yourself overthinking. The beautiful beat will have your spirits and thoughts lifted the moment it begins.
2. "What about us?" by P!nk
Like many other of P! nk's songs, "What about us?" is a bold number.
"She doesn't really inch forward, she leaps with kind of abandon into the fire and does it so beautifully that you have to go with her," says Johnny McDaid for Billboard.
P!nk has seen a lot of heartbreak, but she has the ability to turn her pain into something beautiful and healing. It is songs like this one that help you get over break-ups sooner because you can feel the strength radiating from the words.
The lyrics:
What about all the times you said you had the answers?
What about us?
What about all the broken happy ever afters?
What about us?
What about all the plans that ended in disaster?
What about love? What about trust?
What about us?
Her music may seem a little angry at first, but you soon realize it is just her fiery passion. For all those lost asking questions, let P!nk answer them for you. Let her passion carry you through the confusion and into the light once again.
P!nk is a great person to go to for music that makes you feel stronger during the toughest times. No matter what you are going through, if you need a confidence booster, this is the song for you.
3. "Stay," by Rihanna
Rihanna dropped the ballad in 2012, and everyone instantly fell in love. The lyrics hold so much vulnerability and strength in a way that is inspiring. Rihanna is a savage. She is loved by her fans and many wish they had her confidence and attitude. In the song, "Stay," she opens her heart to the world, and it only validated her savagery even more.
The lyrics:
Ooh, the reason I hold on
Ooh, 'cause I need this hole gone
Well, funny you're the broken one
But I'm the only one who needed saving
'Cause when you never see the light
It's hard to know which one of us is caving
The song, written by Mikky Ekko and a few others, and the lyrics are profoundly beautiful. They draw you in by the sheer amount of power you can feel, amplifying off each word.
You might be holding on to something that no longer serves you, and it's causing you immense pain. This is a great song to play because the pain is relatable. It is something everyone can understand, so when the song plays, you can go back to that pain and feel through it.
Let yourself cry about it if you need to! Emotions are free-flowing; fighting them will only make the pain last longer.
4. "Best Thing I Never Had," by Beyoncé
Beyoncé is the Queen of independent woman ballads, and this song is no different. She speaks of a past relationship that ended badly. She basically thanked her ex for screwing up because it paved the way for her to move on to something better.
The lyrics:
Thank God you blew it
I thank God I dodged a bullet
I'm so over you
So baby good lookin' out
When a guy screws up and leaves you heartbroken, it makes you not even want to cry over him. If you need a little reminder of why he doesn't deserve your tears, turn on this song and remember you are a boss a** queen, just like Bey!
5. "Back to Black" by Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse was loved by the world for how raw she was. All of her music, including "Back to Black," was deeply personal. It was released as a single in 2007 and was an immediate hit. It speaks on the pains of loneliness after your ex leaves you for someone else.
The lyrics:
We only said goodbye with words
I died a hundred times
You go back to her
And I go back to
I go back to us
The pains of heartbreak can seem everlasting. Letting go of someone you used to spend every day with can be one of the hardest things you ever go through. In this song, Amy Winehouse lets you know you aren't alone. Even though you might feel alone, the honesty in the lyrics proves that someone else has been there too.
6. "I Will Always Love You," by Whitney Houston
It was written by Dolly Parton, but upon hearing it, the song is synonymous with the one and only, Whitney Houston. Regardless, both women are powerhouses in music, so it was in this song’s destiny to be a classic. That is exactly what it came to be too. A song for the ages, one that wishes well to an ex you are no longer good for.
The lyrics:
Bittersweet memories
That is all I'm taking with me
So, goodbye
Please, don't cry
We both know I'm not what you, you need
Sometimes, you know you and the person you're with aren't meant for one another. There may come a time when you have to get out of the relationship. May this ballad give you the strength you need to have that difficult conversation.
Hold your chin high, be honest, and don't look back! Whitney Houston and Dolly Parton will always love you.
7. "Wrecking Ball," by Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus crashed into our chests and ripped out hearts out with this obvious dedication to her ex-fiancé (now husband) Liam Hemsworth. The world followed their relationship closely. When the two split, Miley Cyrus fans everywhere were hurting. "Wrecking Ball" gave us a glimpse into her heart, and man, if you need a good cry, you are sure to be in tears after this song.
The lyrics:
I put you high up in the sky
And now, you're not coming down
It slowly turned, you let me burn
And now, we're ashes on the ground
"The song is a pop ballad that everyone can relate to; everyone has felt that feeling at some point. If people can take their minds off the obvious and go into their imagination and see what the video really means, it is so vulnerable," she explains to E! Online.
If you gave your all to someone and it all came crashing down on you, Miley Cyrus feels your pain. However, their relationship is also a testament to the fact that if it's meant to be, it will be. Let this song be your inspiration for getting through the pain. You are stronger than you might think!
8. "Big Girls Cry," by Sia
Sia launched her solo career back in 1997, and she has been our source for finding the strength to get by ever since. In today's day and age, everyone is so used to being directly connected through their cell phones.
When you and a boyfriend break up, you can feel an incredible wave of loneliness wash over you from the lack of communication. Sia's "Big Girls Cry" is here to help you feel a little less lonely.
The lyrics:
I'm at home, on my own
Check my phone, nothing, though
Act busy, order in
Pay TV, it's agony
One of the hardest things about a break-up is the fact that you are oftentimes cursed with intense loneliness. "Acting busy," as she states in the song, is spot-on lyricism.
The best thing you can do for yourself during a break-up is to remain busy and surround yourself with loved ones. A great way to do that is to turn on this ballad or another one of Sia's heart-wrenching ballads. Somehow, they make everything feel O.K.
9. "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys is known for her soul and realness. Her songs are ones anyone can vibe to no matter how you are feeling. That said, if you are going through a tough time, her songs can speak volumes for encouragement and give the strength to keep pushing forward. Her song, "If I Ain't Got You" is a perfect example of this.
The lyrics:
Some people want it all
But I don't want nothing at all
If it ain't you baby
If I ain't got you baby
Some people want diamond rings
Some just want everything
But everything means nothing
If I ain't got you, yeah
There are "stereotypes that surround us and follow us everywhere we go. ... I've been thinking so much about who I am, and what makes me that way, and how can I stay connected to the truth of that, even in a really, really noisy world," she told NPR during an interview about her new book.
She may have been talking about her book, but Alicia Keys has been a real one since day one. That's why it is so easy to love her music and turn to it when you are in pain. She is relatable and portrays herself as someone you can turn to when you need strength and confidence.
10. "Someone Like You" by Adele
In Adele's ballad, "Someone Like You," she lets it all out about how she messed up. It's too late, though, because he already moved on. If you aren't looking for a cry, you should skip past this song. Her words are powerful because they are all too real. Whether you have cheated or hurt someone in the past or not, you can feel the emotion behind the lyrics. This emotion brings you along for the ride and gets you to feel things you've never felt before.
The lyrics:
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
"Don't forget me," I beg
I remember you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
These lyrics are a great lesson for moving on. Just because you screwed up or love didn't last as long as you hoped, doesn't mean you should give up on love altogether. Love is one of the greatest things you can experience on this earth. Music is a close second.
A ballad is one of the most vulnerable ways to express your feelings for someone or something. That's why it is hard not to applaud those that decide to take the leap and lay their emotions out on the line for the world to see.
All the artists that wrote the above-stated songs are celebrated for their ability to reach into the depths of their emotions and pull out award-winning music.
Artists like these help you feel through your emotions and find the strength to keep going. This music can be the medicine that heals you from heartbreak.
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