No matter whether it’s intra-band romantic drama or quarantine-induced long distance angst, singing your emotions out through song can be therapeutic and cathartic. Here are some of the best sad songs like another love to help get through any breakup or lost love slump.
Tom Odell hails from Chichester, England, and began writing melodies for his debut EP using a Dictaphone at age 13. For this stirring piano ballad on his EP release.
Coldplay
Coldplay have recently released their music video for their single, “People of the Pride”. The band are known for crafting melodic tracks that engage fans emotionally; their lyrics often cover topics related to love, loss and hope – as evidenced by People of the Pride’s lyrics.
This video showcases footage from around the globe, such as Morocco and South Africa. Additionally, they used a kaleidoscope effect in their production. While critics have had mixed opinions of it, fans have responded positively.
Coldplay, an English rock band formed in London in 1998, has garnered immense success since then and have reached the top of global charts multiple times with their music. Millions of albums have been sold globally while their songs have also been used extensively in films and television shows; plus they’ve performed at numerous festivals such as Glastonbury.
Their debut album, Parachutes, was a commercial success and achieved multi-platinum status across several countries. Influences from punk rock to alternative rock can all be heard in their music; furthermore they often draw upon personal experiences as sources of creativity for new songs.
Coldplay released their ninth studio album, entitled Music of the Spheres, to great acclaim in 2021 and went on tour to support it around the globe. Later that same year, however, they announced they would take a hiatus until concerts could become more environmentally-friendly.
Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and began his musical career at an early age as a child entertainer appearing in local productions and on Arsenio Hall Show. Later he took up Elvis impersonating, even playing one small part in 1992 movie Honeymoon in Vegas (billed as Bruno Hernandez). Subsequently co-wrote several hit songs with other artists (Flo Rida’s Right Round and K’naan’s Wavin Flag for example) before co-writing several hit albums (Doo-Wops & Hooligans was an enormous hit, catapulting him towards stardom.
With its simple lyrics and piano accompaniment, Another Love is a heartbreaking song about loss and grieving. The tune follows a man whose girlfriend leaves him for someone else; as they remember all the good times they shared together before parting ways he wishes that things had gone differently; hoping she finds happiness with their new partner.
The music video for Another Love is just as heartwarming and moving as its song counterpart, featuring Bruno Mars at piano while employing grainy camcorder-esque effects to heighten nostalgia and produce an extraordinary visual experience. Watching this breathtakingly gorgeous piece will transport you back in time with each beat – you might feel like watching an old VHS tape of romance!
This video from Bruno Mars stands out from his usual music videos in that it features Freida Pinto as an alluring stripper causing serious chaos at her club. This shows just one way his music encompasses numerous styles from rock to R&B.
Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac was one of the ’70s’ biggest and best-selling bands, yet they also produced some of rock music’s most heartbreaking songs. From breakup ballads to uptempo tunes about falling hard, Fleetwood Mac’s soft rock maestros were masters at channeling emotional turmoil into radio-friendly gold; we’ve selected some of their most moving love songs here for your playlists.
From Man of the World and Albatross to Christine McVie and Lindsey Buckingham’s heartbreaking Rhiannon, Fleetwood Mac has written many epic love songs over their career. Perhaps none is more moving than Rhiannon – co-written by Christine McVie and Lindsey Buckingham and initially not an immediate hit, it has since become an indisputable classic; its haunting references to Welsh medieval prose tales (Mabinogion) inspired Christine to begin wearing witch-like shawls which would become her signature style as part of her artistry.
Rhiannon from Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours album is an energetic yet emotive rocker which addresses moving forward after experiencing both divorce and car accidents; yet also showcases music’s transformative power through its memorable chorus, featuring only Stevie Nicks contributing one word! One of rock music’s enduring and poignant moments.
Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 No 1 hit is still one of Lindsey Buckingham’s only top ten singles and remains a fan favourite, often packing stadiums around the world. Recently it reappeared on Billboard Hot 100 chart at No 21 thanks to TikTok star Nathan Apodaca’s viral video in which he can be seen drinking Ocean Spray Cran-Raspberry Juice along to this song!
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is a pop music powerhouse who has created some of the most thought-provoking lyrics in contemporary music. Her songs cover a range of subjects, from newly found love to heartbreak. As one of the foremost songwriters working today, Swift has received numerous honors and awards for her efforts.
One of her most beloved hits, “Blank Space,” embodies the anger and anxiety caused by being involved in an abusive relationship. The music video for “Blank Space” shows a woman being controlled by her partner who begins taking drastic measures against them by breaking up their possessions and even cutting his portrait – providing a vivid representation of a difficult love affair.
Swift recalls her previous destructive relationships in her music video for “I Knew You Were Trouble.” This clip showcases Taylor bouncing on trampolines, dancing like a ballerina and twerking before sauntering through forests with trees leaning against her for support. This song has become one of YouTube’s most-viewed videos, encouraging fans to pursue their goals and follow their passion.
This heartbreak-inducing track from Taylor Swift’s album Red captures the pain of unrequited love with its accompanying music video: Lily Aldridge as Frostbyte and Lena Dunham as Lucky Fiori are two close friends, so this video was shot together in Brooklyn where both were living at the time. It held onto its Billboard 200 number one position for an unprecedented 20 weeks, becoming her most successful single ever. The accompanying music video tells a dark yet haunting tale. The accompanying music video stars Lily Aldridge as Frostbyte, Lena Dunham plays Lucky Fiori; both models and actors played their respective characters perfectly in terms of acting abilities!
Adele
Adele made her return in a major way with the launch of “Easy on Me,” her first new single since ‘Hello,’ released in October 2021 and still riding high on the charts. To accompany it, she released a dreamy music video featuring dancers led by Joe Talbot (Kendrick Sampson from Insecure fame and Jimmie Fails who has collaborated with Adele in various movies), where one chair is set ablaze to signify that the past is behind Adele as she moves forward with life.
Adele has proven time after time that she can write emotionally charged ballads like 21’s hit single “Reckoning Me in” about heartbreak. Adele explained she wrote this track after experiencing relief after ending her first real relationship. As she put it: “Now I understand what to do to stay strong.
Adele won three Grammy Awards in 2012 for “Hello”, including Record of the Year. A year later she came back on top again with her third studio album 25, her most successful to date and earning her another GRAMMY Award – Best Pop Solo Performance this time around. On this album were songs such as earthy gospel-influenced “Chasing Pavements” to heartbreaking breakup ballad “Someone Like You.” Its accompanying music video shows Adele relaxing in an all-white studio before finally showing her live at London’s Royal Albert Hall for an unforgettable live performance of “Someone Like You”.