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Saddest breaking up song?

345 replies

Clawdy · 02/04/2021 09:15

Listened to Roy Orbison's "Crying" this morning, such a sad breakup song. What's your favourite breakup song, one that really gets to your heart?

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StCharlotte · 02/04/2021 16:15

My vote goes to Nothing Compares to U - not least because I bought the single the night before my then boyfriend broke up with me. It's all about timing Grin

GordonsAlive85 · 02/04/2021 16:20

Toss up between it's over by Roy Orbison, You've lost that loving feeling and Save me by Queen

Jenthefredo · 02/04/2021 16:20

I rather like need you now by Lady Antebellum

BrilliantBetty · 02/04/2021 16:36

When I broke up with my first boyfriend (aged 14) I had Usher's 'Let it Burn' on repeat. It brings a tear to my eye even now!

pinkksugarmouse · 02/04/2021 16:39

Your were always on my mind. Willie Nelson.

Tartyflette · 02/04/2021 16:39

A good year for the roses by Elvis Costello is a favourite

Rach247 · 02/04/2021 16:53

Put the Radio On by Keane.

Ohpulltheotherone · 02/04/2021 16:55

Waiting for the day - George Michael

I guess not technically a break up song but very much about the time after a break up when you’re just not over it and feel like you never will be

LastInTheQueue · 02/04/2021 17:13

Love of my life - Queen

And then when the sadness subsides and the anger emerges...

I hate you so much right now - Kelis

KarensChoppyBob · 02/04/2021 17:16

m.youtube.com/watch?v=pqrUQrAcfo4

Gertygypsey · 02/04/2021 17:16

Lover, you should've come over - Jeff Buckley

MoChridhe · 02/04/2021 17:20

Whitney houston- I learned from the best.
This song is not necessarily a break up song but its about the person who dumped you trying to get back and then reminding them how they broke you 💔

AnnieKenney · 02/04/2021 17:27

Another vote for Elvis Costello and A Good Year for the Roses.

And Amy Winehouse - Love is a Losing Game - gutwrenching.

MyGorramShip · 02/04/2021 17:29

All Too Well by Taylor Swift breaks me, particularly her Grammy performance of it.

Always by Saliva was my teenage break up anthem, to throw in a metal song!

MyGorramShip · 02/04/2021 17:30

I Am Not Afraid by G Flip

DiscoNapper · 02/04/2021 17:30

Celine Dion - think twice!

MyGorramShip · 02/04/2021 17:32

A Nashville tv show song - Change Your Mind

MummytoCSJH · 02/04/2021 17:37

@LaBellina

When we were young by Adele

Slow dancing in a burning room - John Mayer

Dreaming with a broken heart - John Mayer

John Mayer is the absolute king of tear inducing songs (in my opinion at least)

I also came here to say Slow Dancing and DWABH! John Mayer is one of my absolute favourites.
MissConductUS · 02/04/2021 17:38

I'm shocked no one has mentioned this one yet.

YouLando · 02/04/2021 17:39

The Bitterest Pill by The Jam

ImNotShpanishImEgyptshun · 02/04/2021 17:40

The writing's on the wall - OK Go. Realising that the relationship is just a bit shit.

jajabanks · 02/04/2021 17:45

George Michael one more try . Fantastic song

TangoWhiskyAlphaTango · 02/04/2021 17:50

Roachford - The way I feel

Makes me sad just listening to it!

Catsaremybesties · 02/04/2021 17:54

Jealous by Labrinth

Wavingnotdrown1ng · 02/04/2021 17:54

‘Knowing Me, Knowing You’ by Abba.