If you feel left out or stressed about life in general, never underestimate the power of a sad song. Yes, it might feel counter intuitive, but a few best slow, emotional songs allow us to acknowledge our feelings. So, whether you are getting over a breakup or just feeling low, it always feels good to know that Avril Lavinge and Bruno Mars have all been there. So, here are ten sad songs that you can listen to as you stare plaintively out of a bus or a car window and pour your hearts out.
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1. ‘When we were young’-By Adele:
English singer-songwriter Adele released this song on 22nd January 2016. She co-wrote this song with Tobias Jesso Jr. This heart-melting track talks about reminiscing our memories with our loved ones. The song received universal acclaim and was praised for its lyrics and composition. So, take a tissue and wipe away your tears when you set this song on repeat.
LYRICS: “Everybody loves the things you do
From the way you talk
To the way you move
Everybody here is watching you
‘Cause you feel like home
You’re like a dream come true”
2. ‘Beyond’-By Leon Bridges
One of the best compositions by Leon is this song ‘Beyond’. This song got nominated for Best R&B Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. The music video of this song is sweet, and so is this song. Just everything about this song is ‘sweet’. This song talks about dating someone and feeling that emotion of knowing that it is beyond any other feeling you have felt for someone before.
LYRICS: “Don’t wanna get ahead of myself
Feeling things I’ve never felt
It’s kinda hard for me to explain”
3. ‘I’m on fire’- By Chromatics:
Bruce Springsteen’s superbly written song ‘I’m on fire’ takes you to another world. It was released in 1985. This song was his fourth single from the album ‘Born in the USA’. This song spoke about getting sleepless nights when the boy’s parents were struggling.
LYRICS: “Hey little girl is your daddy home?
Did he go away and leave you all alone?
I got a bad desire
Oh oh oh, I’m on fire”
4. ‘Somebody Else’-The 1975:
It is one of the most beautiful compositions by Matthew Healy, George Daniel, Ross MacDonald, and Adam Hann. This song’s releasing date was 16th February 2016. The lyrics explore the heart-wrenching emotions experienced after discovering a former love has found a new partner, focusing on the themes of jealousy. Its beautiful lyrics, “I don’t want your body, but I hate to think about you with somebody else. Our love has gone cold. You’re intertwining your soul with somebody else” take you to a different world.
5. ‘Homesick’ – By Dua Lipa
One of the best songs of Dua Lipa is ‘Homesick’. She wrote the lyrics along with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin whereas Warner Bros released this track. ‘Homesick’ reminds us that the best sad songs can start with great vocals.
LYRICS: “Here, where the sky’s falling
I’m covered in blue
I’m running and I’m crawling
Fighting for you
When the rain stops, then, darling
What will I do?
And I know I go all in
But why do I?”
6. ‘From the Dining Table’ – By Harry Styles:
Harry Styles gets the credit for this heart-shattering song. This song got released on 12th May 2017 through Columbia Records and Styles’ label, Erskine Records. The lyrics,“Why won’t you ever say what you want to say? Even my phone misses your call, by the way” takes you on an emotional ride.
7. ‘ILYSB’ –By LANY:
It is the seventh track on LANY’S first studio album, LANY. This track got released in 2014. This love song expresses how physically painful it is to have strong feelings for someone. The lyrics are, “Ain’t never felt this way. Can’t get enough so stay with me. It’s not like we got big plans. Let’s drive around town holding hands”.
8. ‘Wonderful Tonight’ – By Eric Clapton:
Eric Clapton wrote this ballad. He knew what he was doing when he wrote this song for ’60s icon Pattie Boyd. Billboard Magazine has described this as “perhaps Clapton’s prettiest and mellowest love ballad in some time.”
LYRICS: “It’s late in the evening
She’s wondering what clothes to wear
She puts on her makeup
And brushes her long blonde hair”
9. ‘Lose You To Love Me’ – By Selena Gomez:
A beautiful song by Selena Gomez makes you understand her complicated relationship with Justin Bieber. This pop ballad’s releasing date was 23rd October 2019. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 list. The beautiful lyrics, “You promised the world and I fell for it, I put you first and you adored it, Set fires to my forest, And you let it burn” takes you through Selena-Justin’s emotional relationship.
10. ‘Let Her Go’ – By Passenger:
Firstly, I would apologize if this song sticks in your head for the remainder of the day. Singer- ‘Passenger‘ wrote this song. It features Australian musicians Georgia Mooney, Glenn Wilson, Stu Larsen, and Stu Hunter. 2012 was an iconic year when the world got this soulful track. I still fall for its lyrics, “Well, you only need the light when it’s burning low, Only miss the sun when it starts to snow, Only know you love her when you let her go”.
Guess this list of sad songs will make you cry like a baby whenever you feel low or unwanted. I have shed tears listening to them and allowed myself to process the emotions.
