My brother and I were laughing about this recently, because he and I share an unusual affinity for all things melancholy. We love sad stories, sad movies, and sad love songs. To us, there is a cathartic quality to each of them. It’s oddly freeing to allow that heaviness in and then let the tears out.
Perhaps we like it because that emotional exchange takes place at a safe distance, far from the reality of our own life struggles? I don’t know, but I’m curious, are we alone, or do you like these things, too?
Here’s a list of some of my brokenhearted love songs:
What’s one of your favorites, or are you only looking for the upbeat love songs and stories?
xo-Jamie
I prefer upbeat movies and stories but I do love brokenhearted love songs! Dixie Chicks “You Were Mine” comes to mind. A non-romance song about loss that always gets me is Cole Swindle “You Should Be Here”
Shelley, I didn’t know either of those songs, thanks. In terms of sad songs about someone who has passed on, this one always gets me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhOkpJVjBkA
I reserve music like this for Sunday mornings – a little too mellow for me 🙂