“We Don’t Talk Anymore,” by Charlie Puth and Selena Gomez (2016) Gotye and Kimbra’s duet was *everywhere* a few years ago - probably because so many people identified with its lyrics about failing to recognize the person you fell in love with. “Somebody That I Used to Know,” by Gotye & Kimbra (2011) It’s one of the most emotional, powerful heartbreak songs of all time, with breakup song lyrics that are both simple and gut-punching. But it was Whitney Houston who made it very, very, very famous.
“I Will Always Love You,” by Whitney Houston (1992)ĭolly Parton wrote this legendary love song about her soon-to-end (professional) relationship with musical partner Porter Wagoner. Perhaps it’s because it was released shortly before One Direction’s “hiatus,” but “Love You Goodbye” still makes us cry. “Love You Goodbye,” by One Direction (2015) It’s been recorded by a truly enormous number of artists since then, from Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra to Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, but we have a special spot for Etta’s version. Written in 1933, this heartbreak anthem was first performed by boundary-breaking actress and singer Ethel Waters in a Harlem jazz club. “Take Care” is one of their best duets because we can all identify with its lyrics about loving someone through their personal pain. When Drake and Rihanna team up, magic happens. This breakup ballad ultimately leaves you feeling empowered and ready to move on with the fierceness and dignity that only Queen Bey can inspire. "Best Thing I Never Had," by Beyoncé (2011) “Stay With Me,” by Sam Smith (2014)īritish singer Sam Smith gives Adele a run for her money in the sad love songs department, and that’s really saying something. Adele wrote this song about the end of her first “real” relationship, after which her ex got engaged, and it captures the pain of seeing a former love move on perfectly. No list of sad love songs would be complete without the queen of heartbreak ballads: the one and only Adele. Rihanna may release club hit after club hit, but she really shines in her more vulnerable moments, like this pleading love song that is guaranteed to wreck even the strongest heart.
“Stay,” by Rihanna featuring Mikky Ekko (2012) (We’ve also thrown in a few kiss-off tracks, for good measure.) Round up some tissues before hitting play on these, and please, don’t text your ex. That’s why we’ve put together a breakup playlist that’ll speak straight to your splintered heart.
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