The legendary Aretha Franklin set the standard for what it means to be valued in a relationship with this 1967 hit. The 27-year-old songstress went public with the breakup in March. Justin Vernon says that Skinny Love, the debut single from Bon Iver, is about that time in a relationship that I was going through; youre in a relationship because you need help, but thats not necessarily why you should be in a relationship. If youre gonna dump the poor guy, tell him before you tell everyone else! In a Raffle, Does $20 for 40 Tickets Have the Same Winning Odds as $20 for 4Tickets? From Adele's second studio album comes "Someone Like You," a powerful chart-topper that tells the story of moving on after a now-defunct relationship. The track tied with Careys own One Sweet Day as the third longest-running No. This song is the ultimate in post-breakup pick-me-ups, and the fastest way to feeling better after a split. Smokey Robinson and The Miracles changed the ending of The Tracks of My Tears at the last minute to end with the iconic chorus instead of the I Need You refrain. Boyz II Men are experts in the art of crooning, and in their 1992 smash hit "End Of The Road," the band tackles breaking up as only Boyz II Men can: with a whole lot of sexy harmony. The title says it all about this blues classic: John Lee Hooker embraces karmas treatment of a no-good ex, one of the best exercises in schadenfreude ever. Oh, Bonnie Tyler: What did we do to deserve you? Sorry, comments are currently closed. 1 hit in history, andBillboardnamed it the Song of the Decade. The song's lyrics are beyond relatable, and a surefire way to get you over your recent breakup. There was an error in your submission. We had just played a strip club: our set finished, the strippers came on. This Beatles classic is as heartbreaking as it is simple and beautiful. (Wrecking balls sold separately.). The gist of it is, JoJo doesn't give second chances, and neither should you. You'll be shocked to find that these bands busted after only one hit record. Ex-boyfriend who? Copyright law, as well as other applicable federal and state laws, the content on this website may not be reproduced, distributed, displayed, transmitted, cached, or otherwise used, without the prior, express, and written permission of Athlon Media Group. Please help by adding info!Click here! Between that and Houston's powerhouse vocals, you're bound to walk away feeling empowered. We can't say we blame her! But aside from feeling seen by the singer's lyrics, belting the chorus at the top of your lungs is also surprisingly therapeutic. "Funny how the heart can be deceiving," Pink sings in this 2012 smash, hitting the nail on the head for just how easy it can be to get hurt when you open up to someone. You are posting comments too quickly. Compiling a feel-good playlist of the best breakup songs. Some transcripts are blank! Whether you are splitting up for logistical reasons, just growing apart or caught your partner (or got caught!) The Script's 2008 hit "Breakeven" is a breakup song at its best, and quite possibly describes everything you're feeling post-split. Or play an epic air guitar. This song is part tragic, part empowering, but all worth the post-breakup download. And the 2010 hit "Dancing On My Own" is no exception. We dare you. There are few things more heartbreaking than a breakup of a relationship that both parties earnestly tried to save. There is no singer more emotive than Mary J. Blige in Im Goin Down. The song is actually a cover: Penned by Norman Whitfield, who worked with Motown Records in the 60s, Im Goin Down was first performed by Rose Royce for the Car Wash soundtrack in 1976.