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Inspired by the pain and sorrow of heartbreak.

Written by Jack Keller and Howard Greenfield, the song was inspired by the universal experience of heartbreak and disappointment in love.

Written by Terry Gilkyson, Rich Dehr, and Frank Miller, the song was inspired by nostalgic memories of home and lost love.

Written by Harlan Howard, the song was inspired by the recurring nature of heartbreak.

Written by Dub Albritton and Ronnie Self, the song was inspired by teenage heartbreak and regret.

Inspired by the sorrows of young love and heartbreak.

The song was inspired by the feelings of loneliness and heartbreak common in country music.

Orbison and co-writer Joe Melson were inspired by Orbison's own feelings of loneliness and heartbreak.

Inspired by Fender's own experiences with heartbreak and regret.

The process of moving on after heartbreak

Orbison's personal experiences with heartbreak

A tragic story of a soldier's lost love

Dramatic farewell to a difficult life

Saying farewell to a love interest

The pain of lost love

Loneliness after a breakup

A tale of lost love

The feeling of recovering from heartbreak

Shannon's personal experiences with heartbreak and loneliness

The vastness of heartbreak

Sedaka and Howard Greenfield wrote the song based on Sedaka's high school experiences.

Written by Hank Cochran, the song was inspired by a photograph of a lost love.

The song was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman about the difficulty of moving on after a breakup.

The song expressed the pain and disbelief of a breakup.

The song expressed the deep sadness of lost love.

The song depicted the devastation of a breakup.

Written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio, exploring themes of loneliness and lost love.

Written by Gerry Marsden, his brother Fred, Les Chadwick, and Les Maguire, about moving on from heartbreak.

Written by Van McCoy, exploring themes of heartbreak and resignation.

Written by George "Shadow" Morton, inspired by a real-life breakup.

Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, exploring themes of heartbreak and pride.

Produced by Phil Spector, the song was inspired by the vocal style of Bobby Hatfield.

The pain of lost love and depression

The sorrow and isolation of heartbreak

Written by Terry Kirkman about unrequited love

Written by Buck Owens about the pain of a breakup

The frustration of unrequited love

Co-written by Paul Simon about moving on after a breakup

A cover of Don Gibson's country song about lost love

Originally recorded by Frankie Valli, about heartbreak and loneliness

Michael Brown's unrequited love for Renée Fladen

The universal experience of heartbreak and lost love

Sledge's personal experience with heartbreak and love

Comforting someone after a breakup

The disappointment of unrequited love

A cover of a jazz instrumental with added lyrics about unrequited love

A plea for one last chance at love

Unrequited love for the bassist's girlfriend, Renée Fladen

An English version of an Italian song about loneliness and lost love.

Written by Aretha's sister Carolyn, the song expresses the pain of unrequited love.

The song expresses the pain of heartbreak through the metaphor of rain.

Released posthumously, the song deals with heartbreak and memories.

A bittersweet song about the end of a relationship.

A catchy pop song about unrequited love

Written by Paul McCartney as a farewell song for Hopkin

Cover of Little Anthony and the Imperials' hit about heartbreak

From the musical "Promises, Promises," exploring the pain of heartbreak

Created as a B-side filler, became a surprise hit and sports anthem

A soul song about the pain of unrequited love

A song about perseverance in the face of heartbreak

A melancholic reflection on lost love

Cover of The Righteous Brothers' classic, with a softer approach

Eric Clapton's unrequited love for George Harrison's wife

McCartney's first solo single after The Beatles' breakup became a hit worldwide.

This song, co-written with George Harrison, became Starr's first major solo hit after The Beatles' breakup.

This soulful ballad showcased Michael Jackson's evolving vocal abilities and became a hit for the group.

The universal experience of heartbreak

Finding solace in nature during heartbreak

The mental state of a woman obsessed with lost love

A cover of a French song about lost love

A cover of Badfinger's song about heartbreak

The Stylistics grew out of two local singing groups in Philadelphia, the Percussions and the Monarchs. You're a Big Girl Now led to a wider recording opportunity with Avco, followed by an album produced by Thom Bell....

Title track from John's double album of the same name References "The Wizard of Oz"

Cover of a Hank Williams song Performed by John Fogerty after the breakup of Creedence Clearwater Revival

Won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group One of the group's signature songs

Disillusionment with fame and nostalgia for simpler times

Unrequited love and honesty in relationships

A duet with Elton John about a bitter breakup.

A country ballad about lost love and hope for reconciliation.

A disco cover of a British pop song about following a doctor's advice for heartbreak.

A cover of a 1962 Jerry Butler song about unrequited love.

Often mistaken for a breakup song, it's actually about band loyalty.

Originally titled "Brandy," the song is about lost love and longing.

A disco cover of the Jackson 5's 1971 hit about inability to end a relationship.

A cover of Del Shannon's 1961 hit about lost love.

A song about lost love and regret, originally recorded in 1959.

Simon's divorce and the various ways people end relationships.

A slower, more emotional version of Sedaka's 1962 hit.

A powerful ballad about the pain of lost love.

A bittersweet love story about ending an affair.

A cover of the Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes song about heartbreak

Moving on after a difficult breakup

The song was inspired by a real-life breakup experienced by one of the band members.

The song was inspired by the sadness and loneliness following a breakup.

The song was written for the film "The Goodbye Girl" and inspired by its storyline.

Written by the Bee Gees for "Saturday Night Fever," the song was inspired by unrequited love.

The song was inspired by the pain of lost love and heartbreak.

The aftermath of a failed relationship

Cover of Jimmy Webb's 1968 song about lost love

The joy of rekindling a lost love

The pain of unrequited love

The constant presence of farewells in life

A hopeful song about finding better love after heartbreak.

A cover of Little Anthony & the Imperials' song about heartbreak.

A poignant ballad about lost love, written by Tom Bahler.

A cover of Badfinger's hit, expressing deep longing for a lost love.

A cover of The Four Seasons' song about trying to win back a lost love.

A cover of The Righteous Brothers' classic about fading love.

Heartbreak and lost love

A cover of The Righteous Brothers' classic about fading love.

Written by Terry Skinner, Kenneth Bell, and J.L. Wallace about finding new love after heartbreak.

An early Bon Jovi song about enduring love.

Written by Lionel Richie about the pain of lost love.

Sting wrote the song while staying in Jamaica. He has described its apparent tenderness as deceptive: its narrator is possessive, concerned with watching and controlling another person. It should not be classified as...

Written for the film "Against All Odds," the song was inspired by the movie's themes of lost love and regret.

The song was written for the film "Streets of Fire" and was inspired by the movie's themes of lost love and nostalgia.

The song was inspired by Boy George's complex relationships and the pain of unrequited love.

Paul Weller's new project after the breakup of The Jam, showcasing a more jazzy, soulful sound.

A nostalgic look at lost love and the passing of youth.

A soulful ballad about heartbreak and loss.

Written by Steve Lukather and Randy Goodrum, this song deals with moving on after a breakup.

This power ballad deals with the pain of unrequited love.

This duet explores the theme of finding love again after heartbreak.

Lost love and regret

Lost love and missed opportunities

Longing to reunite with a lost love

Lost love and memories

A rock cover of The Supremes' 1966 hit about a difficult breakup

Gibson's own experiences with heartbreak

Heartbreak and healing

The emotional pain and vulnerability associated with heartbreak.

Longing for a lost love

Emotional distress after a breakup

True story of unrequited love

The process of healing after heartbreak

Written by Prince about a breakup

Cover of The Main Ingredient's song about heartbreak

A cover of G.C. Cameron's song about the difficulty of moving on.

Unrequited love and fantasies

The process of healing after heartbreak

Personal experiences with lost love

The pain of heartbreak

A catchy country song about heartbreak that sparked a line-dancing craze.

An R&B ballad about heartbreak and unrequited love.

A cover of G.C. Cameron's song about the difficulty of moving on.

A pop ballad about moving on after a breakup.

A metaphor for the pain of heartbreak set to an upbeat melody.

The song explores the pain of heartbreak and lost love.

The power ballad explores themes of heartbreak and emotional vulnerability.

Written by Babyface, exploring themes of lost love and heartbreak.

The pain and uncertainty of a potential breakup.

A song about moving on after a breakup.

Written about a bitter breakup, rumored to be about actor Dave Coulier.

The song was inspired by the pain of unrequited love.

The song was inspired by personal experiences of heartbreak.

The song was written by Diane Warren about the pain of heartbreak.

The ongoing pain of heartbreak throughout the year.

A cover of Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam's song about the aftermath of a breakup.

Jewel's personal experiences with relationships and heartbreak.

Written by Diane Warren about the pain of heartbreak and longing for reconciliation.

A complex narrative about unrequited love and gender roles.

The song uses the changing seasons as a metaphor for the stages of heartbreak.

This cover of Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam's hit explores the pain of heartbreak.

The song deals with the aftermath of a breakup and learning to move on.

The ballad explores the vulnerability and pain of heartbreak.

Empowerment and resilience after heartbreak

Questioning life's mysteries and lost love

The song was inspired by the longing to reunite with a lost love.

The song was inspired by unrequited love and the frustration of not being seen by someone you care about.

The song was inspired by the pain of first heartbreak and learning to move on.

The song was inspired by the intense pain of heartbreak and lost love.

Keys' personal experiences with love and heartbreak

The pain of ending a relationship

The song was reportedly inspired by Timberlake's breakup with Britney Spears.

Moving on from a past relationship.

A remake of Biz Markie's 1989 hit, exploring unrequited love.

Posthumous release about longing for a lost love.

The aftermath of a bitter breakup.

The song was reportedly inspired by Timberlake's breakup with Britney Spears.

The song was inspired by Pharrell's experiences with unrequited love.

The song was inspired by unrequited love and feeling unnoticed.

The track was inspired by teenage experiences of unrequited love.

The song was inspired by the idea of young love and heartbreak.

The track was inspired by the connection between heartbreak and alcohol.

The song was inspired by the devastating effects of heartbreak and alcoholism.

Carey wrote the song about the lingering feelings after a breakup.

Eamon wrote the song about a bitter breakup.

The song was inspired by unrequited love and infatuation.

The song was inspired by Carey's desire to create an empowering breakup anthem.

The song was inspired by Carey's personal experiences with heartbreak and the desire to reconcile with a former love.

The track addresses themes of temporary separation and the hope of reunion.

The ballad addresses the difficult decision to end a relationship.

Ne-Yo wrote the song about the pain of hearing love songs on the radio after a breakup.

The song explores themes of unrequited love and feeling like an outsider.

The song explores the pain of lost love and missed opportunities.

The song addresses a former partner who wants to reconnect after a breakup.

Samples Ben E. King's "Stand By Me" and talks about unrequited love.

The pain of heartbreak and its lasting effects.

The song was inspired by Fergie's experiences with heartbreak and personal growth.

The emotional coldness that can develop after heartbreak.

The process of moving on after a difficult breakup.

Rumored to be about Timberlake's breakup with Britney Spears.

The song was inspired by Kingston's experiences with unrequited love.

The song was inspired by the healing process after a breakup.

The song is about the uneven emotional toll of a breakup.

West wrote the song about his breakup with designer Alexis Phifer.

The song was inspired by the process of moving on after a breakup.

Caillat wrote the song about unrequited love and hoping someone will notice you.

The song is about the end of a relationship and moving on.

The song is about the uneven emotional toll of a breakup.

The song is about emotional resilience after heartbreak.

The song is about moving on from a toxic relationship.

West wrote the song about his breakup with designer Alexis Phifer.