Every life consists of countless chapters, some filled with spirited adventure, others with gratifying personal growth, and a few that bring haunting sadness. For the times when storm clouds roll in and memories become both your best friend and worst nightmare, music heals the soul. So, wrap up with a cozy blanket and a hot cup of coffee, and cry it out to some of the most heartbreaking songs ever written.
- “CHIHIRO” by Billie Eilish
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Open up the door, can you open up the door?Â
I know you said before you can’t cope with any moreÂ
You told me it was war, said you’d show me what’s in storeÂ
I hope it’s not for sure, can you open up the door?“CHIHIRO” deals with a person pleading for their partner to be more open in the relationship while the partner struggles to be vulnerable and often distances him or herself from others.
- “Consequences” by Camila Cabello
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Loving you was young, and wild, and freeÂ
Loving you was cool, and hot, and sweetÂ
Loving you was sunshine, safe and soundÂ
A steady place to let down my defensesÂ
But loving you had consequences“Consequences” addresses how in the moment, a relationship can feel perfect and act as a safe haven for the two individuals but may lead to hurt and mixed feelings when it abruptly ends.Â
- “Don’t Speak” by No Doubt
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You and me, we used to be togetherÂ
Every day together, alwaysÂ
I really feel that I’m losin’ my best friendÂ
I can’t believe this could be the end“Don’t Speak,” written about Gwen Stefani’s and bandmate Tony Kanal’s breakup, delves into how difficult it is to maintain a professional relationship with someone you work with.
- “Dumb & Poetic” by Sabrina Carpenter
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You’re so dumb and poeticÂ
It’s just what I fall for, I like the aestheticÂ
Every self-help book, you’ve already read itÂ
Cherry-pick lines like they’re words you inventedÂ
Gold star for highbrow manipulationÂ
And “love everyone” is your favorite quotation“Dumb & Poetic” analyses how a romantic partner can carefully craft a persona that’s well-spoken and caring, but deep down, it’s all a façade.Â
- “Stick Season” by Noah Kahan
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Because your voice trailed off exactly as you passed my exit sign
Kept on driving straight and left our future to the right
Now I am stuck between my anger and the blame that I can’t face
Memories are somethin’ even smoking weed does not replace“Stick Season” looks at a relationship where one person moves on, but the other struggles to forget all the memories the two shared.Â
- “that way” by Tate McRae
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I know what you mean when you act like that
You don’t know it’s breaking my heart
Said that it was just never gonna happen
Then almost kissed me in the dark
Every time we talk, it just hurts so bad
‘Cause I don’t even know what we are
I don’t even know where to start
But I can play the part“That way” observes how confusing relationships can be — especially ones that are never properly defined — and how it still hurts when they end.Â
- “This Town” by Niall Horan
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Yesterday I thought I saw your shadow running roundÂ
It’s funny how things never change in this old townÂ
So far from the starsÂAnd I want to tell you everythingÂ
The words I never got to say the first time aroundÂ
And I remember everything“This Town” discusses themes of returning to the place where a relationship started, how old memories may come flooding back, and the regret of all the things that went unspoken.Â
- “Tolerate It” by Taylor Swift
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I greet you with a battle hero’s welcomeÂ
I take your indiscretions all in good funÂ
I sit and listеnÂ
I polish plates until they gleam and glistеnÂ
You’re so much older and wiser, and IÂ
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I wait by the door like I’m just a kidÂ
Use my best colors for your portraitÂ
Lay the table with the fancy sh*tÂ
And watch you tolerate it“Tolerate it” focuses on a one-sided relationship where someone goes out of his or her way to make things work, but the partner does the bare minimum in return.
- “vampire” by Olivia Rodrigo
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I should’ve known it was strangeÂ
You only come out at nightÂ
I used to think I was smartÂ
But you made me look so naive“Vampire” examines a relationship where someone older takes advantage of the situation, leaving his or her partner regretting being so vulnerable and impressionable.Â
- “We can’t be friends (wait for your love)” by Ariana Grande
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I didn’t think you’d understand meÂ
How could you ever even try?Â
I don’t wanna tiptoe, but I don’t wanna hideÂ
But I don’t wanna feed this monstrous fire“we can’t be friends (wait for your love)” expresses how a person feels like they must tiptoe around certain issues in a relationship, and because there’s no communication, it’s impossible to maintain even a friendship.Â
- “We Don’t Talk Anymore” by Charlie Puth (feat. Selena Gomez)
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Should’ve known your love was a game
Now I can’t get you out of my brain
Oh, it’s such a shame
That we don’t talk anymore“We Don’t Talk Anymore” deals with two people who were once close and how they slowly drift apart from one another and become strangers.
- “Wish You The Best” by Lewis Capaldi
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Wish I could say it’s something I really meanÂ
But I want you happy whether or not it’s with meÂ
I wanna say I wish that you never leftÂ
Oh, but instead, I only wish you the best“Wish You The Best” is about missing someone you care deeply for but ultimately wishing them success and happiness in their future endeavors.
We step into relationships, not knowing how they will end. We dig deep and find the courage to be vulnerable and share pieces of ourselves we don’t show to anybody else. Some are destined to last, while others pass quickly, teaching us to let go of what is not meant to be a permanent part of our journey. So often it is the wistful notes of a sad song that encourage us to grieve our losses while giving us strength to move toward something that is often far more meaningful.
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