20 Sad Love Songs For a Playlist That'll Mend a Broken Heart

Going through your first heartbreak is seriously rough. Friendships break, relationships end, and self-love can waver. While realistically we know that we are bound to go through seasons of sadness in our lifetime, it doesn't make the journey of healing any less hard. But there is one thing that may give you solace — your favorite musicians have gone through the same emotions as you before. Sharing their feelings with the world and mending the hearts of their fans one set of sad love songs at a time, these artists have earned a spot on our heartbreak playlist.

From emotional pop ballads and '90s R&B hits to contemporary country tunes, these picks span decades and genres. Let Taylor Swift, Adele, Tate McRae, and Harry Styles provide the backing track for those times when you just want to be in your feelings. Make sure to have a box of tissues on hand as lyrics like "No words can explain the way I'm missing you," from Sam Smith's "Lay Me Down" and "'Cause you said forever, now I drive alone past your street" from Olivia Rodrigo's "drivers license" will bring out tears you didn't know you had been holding in.

Whether you’re going through a tough breakup, vibing in your room, or need a late-night road trip playlist to clear your head, here are the best sad love songs to get you deep in your feelings.