These are the best songs that describe having a broken heart. You can view a summary of them in the video below.
1. Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows
The song that put Tony Rich on the map. It's such a sad brooding track that reflects on the fact that, when broken hearted and down, nobody can ever fully understand how you feel.
2. For Real - The Saddest Song I Ever Heard
For Real shines on this track as they reflect on how a song changes meaning when they're lover is lost. A great song about songs, the track is a wonderful listen.
3. Babyface - With Him
The emotions run high as Babyface asks a girl how she could fall in love with another guy. The song invokes the tears like only Babyface can do.
4. Brian Mcknight - 6, 8, 12
A great track, Brian McKnight looks back on a relationship that ended 6 months, 8 days and 12 hours ago. The song is filled with emotion and really hits the troubles of moving on after a relationship.
5. Jon B - Love Hurts
Jon B lays out the truth here, identifying the way love can be such a wonderful feeling, and yet at the same time, can cause so much pain. It's well-written and Jon B handles himself well.
6. Toni Braxton - Unbreak My Heart
Toni pleads to a man that he can't just leave her in this devastated state and needs to repair her broken heart. A great track and one of many possible options from the talented Toni Braxton.
7. After 7 - How Could You Leave
After 7's Reflection had a lot of great tracks about the end of relationships, and none hit the troubles of a broken heart like How Could You Leave. The track accuses the girl of believing she could find a better situation elsewhere and leaving for it. After 7 handles these songs well and it shows.
8. Brownstone - Half of You
Dealing with a guy who's cheated on a girl, Brownstone deliver a tremendous song in Half of You. The feelings of a broken heart come through and the girls really showcase their talents in the process.
9. K-Ci & JoJo - How Long Must I Cry
K-Ci & JoJo ask how long they will feel the pains of a broken heart. The song has a catchy chorus and the meaning weighs heavy in the lyrics.
10. Aaliyah - The One I Gave My Heart To
Rounding out the top ten, Aaliyah asks how the one she loved and trusted could break her heart. It's a sweet song with the tragedy of a lost relationship.
Did You Know...
Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 is the only album to score number one hits in three consecutive years. The singles that achieved this were "Miss You Much" in 1989, "Black Cat" and "Escapade" in 1990 and "Love Will Never Do" in 1991.
