Breakups are hard. This fact is undeniable. Music can help! Here is a breakup playlist to pull you from the depths of your heartache to dancing in your living room feeling empowered! Sometimes the best thing you can do is to just belt out a few songs that raise your spirits. You know the type, the songs that remind you why your ex wasn’t so great anyway. To remind you why you deserved better the whole time, and that you deserve to be happy, right now!
Playlists to Live By
I love making playlists for all occasions. I have seasonal playlists, lists of favorite songs, playlists just of female artists that I like to sing to (in private, because one of my many talents does not include having a singing voice that others enjoy hearing). I also have lists full of songs to work out to, to relax to, and so on. So let me share a breakup playlist with you that just might raise your spirits and get you motivated again!
On to the Music! (And Healing)
The Sad Songs: Let’s start with the sad songs we need to hear to cry it out.
What Hurts the Most by Rascal Flatts
End of the Road by Boyz II Men
It Will Rain by Bruno Mars
Somebody That I Used I Know by Gotye ft. Kimbra
What’s Left of Me by Nick Lachey
Someone Like You by Adele
Apologize by Timbaland ft. One Republic
Say Something (I’m Giving Up on You)” by A Great Big World ft. Christina Aguilera
Foolish Games by Jewel
I Try by Macy Gray
Un-Break My Heart by Tony Braxton
Skinny Love by Birdie
The One That Got Away by Katy Perry
It’s ok to Get Mad
The Angry songs: Guess what? It’s Okay to get mad. Scream it out with these.
Superman by Eminem
Thank U, Next by Arianna Grande
F*CK YOU, GOODBYE by The Kid LAROI (feat. Machine Gun Kelly)
Gives You Hell by The All-American Rejects
Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac
Cry Me A River by Justin Timberlake
You’re So Vain by Carly Simon
The Way I Am by Eminem
Forget You by Cee Lo Green
I Forgot That You Existed by Taylor Swift
No Love by Eminem and Lil Wayne
Shadow Boxer by Fiona Apple
You Outta Know by Alanis Morriset
Time for Healing
Uplifting Songs: The songs that will get you back on your feet and back on the horse.
Shake it Off by Taylor Swift
I will Survive by Gloria Gaynor
Tonight, I’m Getting Over You by Carly Rae Jepson
Fighter by Christina Aguilera
We Are Never Getting Back Together by Taylor Swift
Survivor by Destinys Child
Break Free by Ariana Grande
I Came Here to Get Over You by Brandon Flowers
So What by Pink
Just Another Girl by The Killers
I’m Out by Ciara
Stronger by Brittney Spears
I Knew you Were Trouble by Taylor Swift
Moving On Today
Heartache is a normal part of life, but you don’t have to let it destroy you. Use music and art to heal your broken heart. Eventually you’ll feel good again! Until then: Fake it ’till you make it.
About the Author
Tricia is a dedicated writer, working towards earning her BA in Creative Writing and English. As an avid reader, Tricia constantly seeks new literary adventures, drawing inspiration from the diverse narratives she encounters. When not immersed in literature, she indulges her passions for painting, hiking, kayaking, and gardening. She also prioritizes spending time with family and her dog, Dove. Using her downtime to paint and explore the outdoors with family and pets is what renews Tricia’s enthusiasm for writing more each day. If you are interested in seeing creative writing content you can check it out here.
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