Finding Comfort in Sadness: The Music You Need for a Good Cry
Picture this: you're having one of those days where everything just feels heavy, or maybe you've had a disagreement with someone special that's left you feeling a bit shaky. When I'm having a teary eyed day, pmsing, or Eric and I have gotten into a fight that feels like I may lose him, this is my go to playlist. I pull to the side of the road and just weep a bit and then feel better. When you’re just feeling a bit fragile, "mush potato" is there to pull you in and let you feel all the feels. With its mix of heart-tugging tunes, this playlist isn't just about sadness; it's about finding a little comfort in those teary-eyed moments.
"Jealous" by Labrinth
Labrinth's "Jealous" hits you right in the feels. It's all about that gut-wrenching jealousy and insecurity that can sneak up on you when you least expect it. Relatable much? It puts you right in that sweet spot where memories flood your senses.
“A Little Bit Yours” by JP Saxe
"A Little Bit Yours" by JP Saxe is a tender exploration of the complexities of love and longing. With heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies, Saxe captures the bittersweet essence of yearning for someone who may not fully belong to you. The song delicately navigates the delicate balance between holding on and letting go, as Saxe vulnerably expresses his desire to be a part of someone's life, even if only in a small way. Through its intimate storytelling and emotive delivery, "A Little Bit Yours" resonates deeply with anyone who has ever experienced the ache of unrequited love or the longing for a connection that feels just out of reach.
"Supercut" by Lorde
Lorde's "Supercut" is a nostalgic trip down memory lane, but with a bittersweet twist. It's like flipping through the pages of an old photo album, reminiscing about the good times while also feeling a twinge of sadness for what's lost. I found this song while watching Netflix’s Someone Great and it legit just broke me down.
"Surrender" by Natalie Taylor
Natalie Taylor's "Surrender" hits you right in the vulnerability feels. It's all about letting your guard down and opening up to love, even when it scares the heck out of you. Plus, it hits you right in the feels when you’re like me and are the kind of person who pushes people away when they love me because I’m scarred and scared.
"Unfair" by 6lack
6lack's "Unfair" is like a reality check. It's all about the harsh truth that love doesn't always play fair, leaving you feeling bruised and battered in its wake. The lyrics are exact quotes from many of the things I’ve said myself while waging war through the rock bottoms of my relationships.
"Out of Love" by Alessia Cara
Alessia Cara's "Out of Love" captures that moment when you realize the spark is gone and there's no going back. This song makes me ugly cry. Like ugly, ugly. Because there’s nothing more painful than realizing that you love someone more than they could ever love you. There’s nothing you can say or do to make them change into loving you.
"Someone To You" by BANNERS
BANNERS' "Someone To You" is like an anthem for the unrequited lover in all of us. It's all about yearning for someone who sees you for who you truly are, even when they don't return your affections. AND I SCREAM IT AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS IN ANGST.
"Unsteady" by X Ambassadors
X Ambassadors' "Unsteady" is like a rollercoaster of emotions. It’s the song that keeps on giving and NEVER gets old. It's all about feeling, well, unsteady in a relationship and grappling with the uncertainty of what's to come. This is an anthem song for me and my life.
"Lonely Star" by Oh Wonder
Oh Wonder's "Lonely Star" is like a lullaby for the lonely-hearted. It's all about feeling alone in a crowded room, longing for connection that seems just out of reach. It’s gentle push of rhythm feels great against the sobs, honestly.
"Amen" by Amber Run
Amber Run's "Amen" is like a prayer for the broken-hearted and the lover who’s just lost everything. It’s a war cry, a chant, and a resounding hallelujah to the grief and the pain that heart break brings.
"Where's My Love" by SYML
SYML's "Where's My Love" is like a question without an answer. It's all about searching for someone who's no longer there, grappling with the emptiness left in their wake. It’s sound is eerily healing and brings me to this state of utter peace through the chaos that my little sad heart can bring my thoughts.
"death bed (coffee for your head)" by Powfu & beabadoobee
Powfu & beabadoobee's "death bed (coffee for your head)" is like a cozy chat with an old friend. It's all about reflecting on life's fleeting nature and finding solace in the little things. As a woman who’s man brings her coffee every single morning, this song hit differently for me. It feels like a conversation with the vulnerable pieces of me as I run through the beautiful memories of love I’ve gotten to share.
"If the World Was Ending" by JP Saxe & Julia Michaels
JP Saxe & Julia Michaels' "If the World Was Ending" is like a wake-up call for the heartbroken. It's all about realizing what truly matters in the face of impending disaster—love, connection, and human kindness. Am I the only one who feels like this song solidifies who I would be running to if the world was ending? Who I would need to say that last goodbye to? Just gut wrenching.
"Late on 6th" by Silverstein
Silverstein's "Late on 6th" is like a walk down memory lane. It's all about reminiscing about the past and wondering what could have been. It’s also the song I turn ALL the way up and scream through my tears to.
"I'll Be Your Reason" by ILLENIUM
ILLENIUM's "I'll Be Your Reason" is a simple chant backed by an intense musical chaos. It’s the chant of the woman, and, honestly, myself, when I’ve done so much of my own damage to my relationship. Like an acknowledgement that I was, in fact, the reason why we will never see each other again.
"Coaster" by Khalid
Khalid's "Coaster" is all about the ups and downs, twists and turns, that come with opening your heart to someone else after heartache. And it’s so comforting because personally, I’ve survived every broken hearted moment I’ve ever had. I survived. I’m ok. But boy, it does always feel like the end of the world at the end.
"First Defeat" by Noah Gunderson
Noah Gunderson's "First Defeat" is like a battle cry for the broken-hearted. If you’ve been in a relationship with someone that leaves and come back over and over again, you know how this whole song just FEELS. Completely and utterly defeated.