The Best Breakup Songs

Wallis May Streete
4 min readMar 26, 2024
Photo by Jefferson Santos on Unsplash

Breakups are tough, in that sense noone has it easy. Heartbreak is an experience that we all go through at some point in our lives, and we have to find coping mecanisms to ride the storm of love lost. Everyone has their own way of dealing with emotions, but we all have one thing in common when trying to heal, and that is listening to breakup songs. These songs touch our soul and are relatable to our experiences. Through tears and sadness we find comfort and refuge in soulfoul ballads, and passionate rock tunes. There is a long list of breakup songs that have been played time and again, helping to heal the hearts of many. Here we will take a look at the best breakup songs of all time.

“Someone Like You” by Adele

Adele’s beautiful voice and poignant lyrics make “Someone Like You” a timeless breakup anthem. The raw emotion in her delivery captures the pain of realizing that a former lover has moved on while you’re still coping with the aftermath of a breakup. This soulful ballad strikes a chord with anyone who has experienced the bittersweet sting of unrequited love.

“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
Originally written and performed by Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston’s rendition of “I Will Always Love You” became an iconic breakup anthem after its inclusion in the soundtrack of the film “The Bodyguard.” Houston’s powerful vocals and heartfelt…

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Wallis May Streete

Mother of three. Freelance writer. Poet. Lyricist. Dreamer. “We are lost souls trying to find the light, and when we do, we dance with shadows.”