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Most heartbroken songs ever

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Smallestwomanthateverlived · 11/10/2026 21:06

I'm currently divorcing my husband. I've been strong and angry, but totally I'm just feeling heartbreakingly sad. I've tried some Taylor swift songs but they just aren't sad enough. Anyone got any recommendations for some songs I can just be utterly broken to for an hour before I sick it all back up and crack on. I've currently got hurt by Jonny cash on but it's not quite the vibe I want.

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lightlower · 11/10/2026 21:09

Holding on by simply red never fails to make me cry! Even when I’m feeling happy!

Roastiesarethebestbit · 11/10/2026 21:10

I don’t want to talk about it - everything but the girl

MurphysColeslaw · 11/10/2026 21:10

I’m in the middle of a divorce myself.
i don’t have the capacity for sad songs though. Nick Cave can pull the rug from under you though if you need a good cry.

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ProudCat · 11/10/2026 21:11

Leonard Cohen. Nick Cave (The Boatman Calls). Carol King.

Strawberryteabag · 11/10/2026 21:11

Try I know its over by The Smiths its a depressing masterpiece

concertinacornflake · 11/10/2026 21:11

Nothing compares 2 u

fivefoottwowitheyesofblue · 11/10/2026 21:12

Last Year For The Roses - Elvis Costello

bittertwisted · 11/10/2026 21:12

dont Speak- no doubt

JustOneMoreSpoonful · 11/10/2026 21:12

Neither One of Us - Gladys Knight and the Pips never fails for me

Smallestwomanthateverlived · 11/10/2026 21:13

lightlower · 11/10/2026 21:09

Holding on by simply red never fails to make me cry! Even when I’m feeling happy!

A good start thanks

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Cheesetoastiee · 11/10/2026 21:13

Suppose it depends on the situation, everybody’s fool by evanescence put into words what I felt. Taylor is my go to though, death by a thousand cuts, so long London, the black dog, basically the entire ttpd album. Some Céline Dion too, all by myself Bridget jones style. I try not to listen to music that pulls me into those feelings though but at the beginning it did help.

FookFookFook · 11/10/2026 21:13

Song for Zula by Phosphorescent

Somebody Desperate by The National

BeardySchnauzer · 11/10/2026 21:13

I started a thread a few weeks ago and Phil Collins is your man for this! But if you find the thread there are lots of suggestions from other artists

against all odds, everyday, separate lives, one more night, do you remember, the least you can do etc

FookFookFook · 11/10/2026 21:14

Also Exile by Taylor Swift and Bon Iver if you like Taylor

Peakwarrior · 11/10/2026 21:15

Wrong way round gender wise but Changes Black Sabbath,

slipperypenguin · 11/10/2026 21:15

Benson Boone - ghost town

Cheesetoastiee · 11/10/2026 21:15

Also torn by Natalie imbruglia

DistantEarlyWarning · 11/10/2026 21:15

Late for the Sky by Jackson Browne

It’s Over by Level 42

Smallestwomanthateverlived · 11/10/2026 21:16

MurphysColeslaw · 11/10/2026 21:10

I’m in the middle of a divorce myself.
i don’t have the capacity for sad songs though. Nick Cave can pull the rug from under you though if you need a good cry.

I haven't up until today. I don't know why because it's my choice to divorce him and it's 100% what I want. I just feel so sad today.

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shade78 · 11/10/2026 21:17

The streets Dry your eyes mate

happygertie · 11/10/2026 21:17

For anger - bloody mother fucking arsehole by Martha Wainwright is superb

Reflective sad song - this years love by David Gray

DierdreDaphne · 11/10/2026 21:17

It's Over - Roy Orbison

Smallestwomanthateverlived · 11/10/2026 21:18

bittertwisted · 11/10/2026 21:12

dont Speak- no doubt

Love this song

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Franpie · 11/10/2026 21:18

Adele? - Love in the Dark, or Easy on Me,

Lady Gaga - I’ll Never Love Again

Olivia Rodrigo - Vampire

And the classic Bridget Jones anthem….

Celine Dion - All By Myself

Hope you feel better soon xx

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