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Healing from Heartbreak: An Underrated Playlist of Breakup Songs

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at TCNJ chapter.

Are you searching for the right playlist to capture your mess of emotions after a breakup? Take a listen to these underrated songs that voice the chaotic mix of pain, hope, confusion, and love. Indulge some music therapy and sing along to the best breakup songs. Start your journey of healing from heartbreak with this carefully curated playlist.   

Link to Healing from Heartbreak Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3cYEW3il2wKyayxHDxKtjF?si=07f161fd8e4d485e 

  • When you’re feeling empowered by the optimism and freedom of moving on from your relationship, listen to… 
    • Not My Baby by Alvvays 
  • When you’re feeling hopeless about waiting and wondering if your lover will ever return, listen to…
    • Fool by Frankie Cosmos   
  • When you’re feeling concerned about the inevitable fate of your fading love, listen to…  
    • When Am I Gonna Lose You by Local Natives 
  • When you’re feeling independent by the prospect of regaining your sense of self while being single, listen to…
    • Days by The Drums 
  • When you’re feeling conflicted over accepting the reality of your relationship coming to an end, listen to…  
    • Even If It’s a Lie by Matt Maltese 
  • When you’re feeling wistful for reliving the memories you used to cherish before your breakup, listen to…
    • Something Real by Breakup  
  • When you’re feeling bitter about the idea of finding love and romance again, listen to…
    • Love is Overrated by Lunch Ladies 
  • When you’re feeling reminiscent of the past times and the person your lover used to be, listen to… 
    • All I’ve Ever Known by Bahamas 
  • When you’re feeling content with your breakup, but find yourself thinking about how they’re doing without you, listen to…
    • That I Miss You by Vansire    
  • When you’re feeling defeated about trying to put in the effort to make a difficult relationship work, listen to…
    • When Did Your Heart Go Missing? By Rooney  
  • When you’re feeling regretful over the time you wasted on a lover that didn’t care, listen to…
    • Piledriver Waltz by Alex Turner 
  • When you’re feeling confused about why your relationship won’t work itself out, listen to…
    • Why Can’t I Have You by Gloria Laing  
  • When you’re feeling lonely about the realization that your lover is no longer in your life, listen to… 
    • Disappear by beabadoobee  
  • When you’re feeling numb after you exit your relationship and struggle to function normally, listen to…
    • Lonely Shade of Blue by Nick Leng  
  • When you’re feeling uncomfortable with the direction of your relationship and need a change, listen to…
    • Don’t Wanna Be Your Girl by Wet   
  • When you’re feeling mournful over watching your relationship slowly lose its spark, listen to…   
    • Pontiac by Eliza McLamb
  • When you’re feeling cynical about the mistreatment you endured during a relationship, listen to… 
    • Your Dog by Soccer Mommy 
  • When you’re feeling melancholy about watching your lover become a stranger, listen to…
    • A Soulmate Who Wasn’t Meant to Be by Jess Benko   
  • When you’re feeling nostalgic for the happy moments and the love you used to share, listen to…  
    • Sweet by Cigarettes After Sex  
  • When you’re feeling hopeful about healing from a breakup and preparing for a better future, listen to… 
    • I Will Be Okay by mimi bay 
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