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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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happygertie · 11/10/2026 21:19

I also cry every time I hear Into my arms by Nick Cave

MintTwirl · 11/10/2026 21:19

lightlower · 11/10/2026 21:09

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

This song makes me cry ever since it was in Only Fools and Horses.
Tears in Heaven always gets me too,

If you want some angry music, Alanis is always good.

TheRealSmurfette · 11/10/2026 21:20

Weakness In Me - Joan Armatrading

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack

Someone Like You - Adele

No Need To Argue - The Cranberries

All of the above break me 💔

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joanofaardvark · 11/10/2026 21:20

Iris - Goo goo dolls
Wish you were here - Pink Floyd
Into your Arms - Nick Cave
Make you feel my love (Adele version)
The night we met - Lord Huron & Phoebe Bridgers
Most of Eva Cassidy’s recordings

saveforthat · 11/10/2026 21:21

fivefoottwowitheyesofblue · 11/10/2026 21:12

Last Year For The Roses - Elvis Costello

Good year

saveforthat · 11/10/2026 21:21

Ghost Story. Sting

Smallestwomanthateverlived · 11/10/2026 21:24

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

I'm sorry you felt like this too. 💐hope you're doing better now

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peachescariad · 11/10/2026 21:24

The first time ever I saw your face - Roberta flack

Honey (I miss you) -Bobby Goldsboro

She will never know - Loving caliber

cramptramp · 11/10/2026 21:25

Oh the divorces by Tracey Thorn.

baaabaaa · 11/10/2026 21:25

Goodbye my lover - James blunt

Smallestwomanthateverlived · 11/10/2026 21:27

baaabaaa · 11/10/2026 21:25

Goodbye my lover - James blunt

I think this one might destroy me

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Smallestwomanthateverlived · 11/10/2026 21:27

slipperypenguin · 11/10/2026 21:15

Benson Boone - ghost town

This one hit a spot

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Fartughtyred · 11/10/2026 21:28

When ye go away - The Waterboys

bittertwisted · 11/10/2026 21:30

Smallestwomanthateverlived · 11/10/2026 21:18

Love this song

Listening to it now on a before bed dog walk
it’s so good at expressing the pain 😭

Fartughtyred · 11/10/2026 21:31

Can't find my way home - Blind faith

SerendipityCat · 11/10/2026 21:32

Another Smiths (Morrissey had a knack for the heartbreaking) - " Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me".

bittertwisted · 11/10/2026 21:32

Unbreak my heart - Toni Braxton
I’m having a pity party for 1 😭🤣

FairViewRosie25 · 11/10/2026 21:34

That was the last song on Colin from Accounts and I wept as well

saveforthat · 11/10/2026 21:34

Someone you loved Louis Capaldi

Tsubasa1 · 11/10/2026 21:35

skinny love by bon iver

Franpie · 11/10/2026 21:35

bittertwisted · 11/10/2026 21:32

Unbreak my heart - Toni Braxton
I’m having a pity party for 1 😭🤣

I listened to this song on repeat when my first proper boyfriend broke up with me when I was 18!

DihydrogenMonoxide · 11/10/2026 21:35

my Divorce playlist -Will Young - leave right now. Swiftly followed by Shut Up by Black Eyed Peas.

FairViewRosie25 · 11/10/2026 21:36

FairViewRosie25 · 11/10/2026 21:34

That was the last song on Colin from Accounts and I wept as well

I was referring to Into My Arms by Nick Cave

Gonksmum · 11/10/2026 21:39

Lately by Stevie Wonder.