Top 7 breakup songs

To be honest, it is not possible to shortlist only seven favourite breakup songs. For bad or worse, there are aplenty breakup songs that speak to your misery and give wings to your sorrow. These painfully touching tunes promise to be your best friend when you are nursing a broken heart () and trying your best to get over your lost love. We have listed songs that we think will not only give voice to your pain but also in some way comfort you.

1. Bin Tere – I Hate Love Stories
Bin tere sung by Shafqat Amanat Ali and Sunidhi Chauhan is one song that will bring back memories of fond times and make you rethink your decision to breakup. The words will stay with you long after the song is over and you are sure to be left dewy eyed thinking about those love filled days.

2.Tu Jaane Na – Ajab Prem ki Gajab Kahani

This is one of our favourite breakup songs. Kailesh Kher’s piercing and soulful voice, coupled with heartfelt lyrics is what set this song apart. The lover’s agony over not being able to win his love is so apparent in this song that it makes our heart bleed. Listen to this song and mourn over your lost love.

3. Tanhai – Dil Chahta Hai

Sonu Nigam has never since sounded this appealing. Tanhai is the anthem of every person going through a breakup. The music, the melody, the voice, the ache of the heart, are all felt too closely when listening to this song. Your breakup is not really lived till you set off on a long walk to nowhere and cry your heart out while listening to this song.

4. No Air – Chris Brown and Jordin Sparks

“If I should die before I wake
It's cause you took my breath away
Losing you is like living in a world with no air
Oh”

With lyrics like these, we don’t need to explain further why this one is a break up song that can be played on loop.

5. Ya Rabba – Salaam-E-Ishq

Kailash Kher is the God of poignant and emotional singing and he does full justice to the lyrics penned by Sameer. Ya Rabba is every heartbroken soul best friend. Tears will flow down your cheeks and your heart will be ripped apart with pain on hearing this rendition.

6. Tadap Tadap – Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Everything about this movie is perfect including this song of separation.


"Tadap Tadapke Is Dil Se Aah Nikalti Rahi Hai


Mujhko Saza Di Pyaar Ki Aisa Kya Gunaah Kiya


To Lut Gaye Haan Lut Gaye"


Seriously, can it get anymore sad and heartfelt?

7. Someone Like You – Adele

She is the queen of heartbreak. Adele’s song is understated, emotional, distressing and is sure to ensure you wallow in your grief till your hear just cannot take it anymore.