Best Breakup Songs of All Time

Nobody quite does subtle, quiet anger like Ani. If you want to politely send a "fuck you" to your ex, this is the way to do it.

Nice try, beyotch. Cry it out, I ain't takin' you back.

Crude? Yes. Perfectly captures a little male angst over bitches not being able to hang on the mother fucking Compton streets? Also yes.

IT'S TOO LATE FOR "I LOVE YOU."

The original "Cry Me a River," all about not taking back the jerk who broke your heart in the first place.

Despite not quite knowing how to spell "you," has there been any better anthem to breakups in the last decade?

Sometimes breakups happen because of timing, plain and simple. This song is all about being in different places.

The title says it all, really. Perfectly sums up that feeling after a breakup.

The 80's knew how to do breakup songs, man.

Every breakup song needs a vibe intro.

One of the best, angriest songs about Canadian Dave Coulier ever. (Note to self: Do NOT breakup with Alanis Morisette for an older version of herself.)

I mean, we'll never know if you/I would be something I/you would be good at, but just let this woman stare into your ever-loving soul for a minute, k?

Not quite ready to admit it's over? Let the sweet sounds of this mullet-wearing man see you right through your delusion.