We’ve all had our hearts broken once or twice; if you managed to escape your teens and early twenties unscathed by heartache, count yourself very lucky.
In the words of Mike Skinner, ‘dry your eyes mate’. There’s no point wasting precious time releasing water from your tearducts over someone who doesn’t deserve getting snotted up over.
They say music soothes the soul and so we’ve put together 14 of the finest tracks that promise to get you back in the saddle and ready to run in a new race.
1. Save Up All Your Tears
Do you believe in life after love? Cher does, and she’s an absolute cracker of a tune to prove it.
‘Save Up All Your Tears’ is a track that doesn’t get half enough airtime but should be on every break up compilation playlist… YES, they exist.
2. You Oughta Know
We hate to bug you in the middle of dinner, but Alanis Morrisette is here to remind you of the mess your ex left when they went away.
Lads, don’t be afraid to embrace this one. Turn it up and sing it LOUD.
3. I’m Movin’ On
The man in black knew how to chase away the blues… Cash’s version of the Hank Snow classic featuring Waylon Jennings is a rollicking rendition that’s guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face.
4. Irreplaceable
Queen Bey for the win… Could this be the greatest break-up song of all time? If not, it’s pretty feckin’ close!
All together now… to the left, to the left.
5. I’m Still Standing
‘If my love was just a circus, you’d be a clown by now…’
Forget ‘Your Song’ or the Kiki Dee duet, ‘I’m Still Standing’ is the only Elton John hit that you need to dust off and press play on.
6. I Will Survive
You can always rely on good ol’ Gloria Gaynor and everyone’s favourite karaoke track to leave you in the mood to get back on the horse.
7. Two Fingers
God bless young Jake Bugg and his songwriting ability. Two Fingers is the perfect track to have on the ‘I’m over you’ playlist. ‘Why?’ we hear you ask. The clue is in the title, lads!
8. Since U Been Gone
Kelly Clarkson once said, ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’, and she was bang on the money. She also became a lot more fun-loving since someone’s been gone, and rest assured, so will you.
9. Free
Do what you want, do what you want to do. Need we say anymore?!
Ultra Nate it's over to you...
10. Cry Me A River
When you’ve all your crying done and the Kleenex is back in the cupboard, it’s time for some JT.
‘What comes around goes around…’
*Points index finger in the air and makes circular motion*
11. Survivor
Beyoncé, Kelly and Michelle make it onto the list with Survivor for this lyric alone - ‘You thought I couldn’t see without - perfect vision’. Genius.
12. You’re So Vain
You probably think this song list is about you… Don't you? Don't you?
Carly Simon was shrewd for the strategically dipped hats and had something against apricot scarves, but fashion aside, this is
13. Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright
Bob Dylan doesn’t waste any time telling like it is with this classic from his 1963 record aptly titled The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan.
‘It ain’t no use in calling out my name… I can’t hear you anymore’.
14. Kiss With A Fist
She’ll set fire to your bed because that’s how she rolls. Florence Welch and her machine are the final track with the rousing ‘Kiss With A Fist’, it's better than none.
Are you back in the saddle yet?!
Speaking of saddles...
