What’s the best thing to do after a breakup? Well, it’s locking yourself in your room after the big breakup confrontation and picking up an amazing breakup song, cranking up the volume, and diving into the melody. There. That should make you forget that idiot’s name. Great breakup songs can range from upbeat, upbeat power songs, to slow, sad songs, to rage-filled rage songs. A breakout playlist would consist of any of these genres. Although others are a bit hesitant to go this route because it could lead to emotional turmoil, however, the ups and downs of a breakup will allow you to get in touch with each beautiful melody and each passionate lyrics. On this list, each song evokes a certain emotional response that helps you cry and eventually move on.

On the other hand, there are also songs that are perfectly suited to those who broke up with the love of their life. In fact, there are a multitude of songs for that. Here’s a list of some of the best breakup (and getting back together) songs we compiled for you:

1. Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Let You Go”: While this song has a “stalker turned movie for life” feel to it, it still has that appropriate message for the heartbroken. A happy song that could lift your spirits; reminds us that a breakup is only a temporary thing. Ultimately, this song is about perseverance.

2. “Reunited” by Peaches and Herb: “I was a fool to leave your side. Me without you is such a lonely journey. The breakup we had has left me alone and sad. I realize that I love you because I love you bad. “Who could forget these poignant and meaningful lyrics? This song is undoubtedly dubbed as the national anthem to get back together and reconcile. It is probably also played during hot and steamy makeup sex.

3. Michael Buble’s “Always on My Mind” – You may also want to see the version made by Elvis, Pet Shop Boys, and Willie Nelson. Heck, almost everyone did their own rendition of this song (maybe Metallica?). It’s that good. “Always on My Mind” is a song that revolves around a man who realized his flaws and failures in a relationship and finally asks for a second chance. This song reminds us how important reconciliation is: realizing our mistakes and starting to fix things.

4. Phil Collins’s “Against All Odds”: Phil’s song takes us to that point in our life where we are broken, shattered, and devastated by a breakup. This number is such a moving ballad. The hitmaker also aims to remind us through this song that getting back together is possible even if the odds aren’t always in our favor. It’s worth a try.

5. John Waite’s “I Ain’t Missing You”: This song could definitely make it onto the “Best Songs about Denial” chart because it’s basically what it’s all about. This lighthearted number is about a man trying to convince himself that he doesn’t miss his ex. But wait until you’re near the end of the song, he’s still trying to convince himself and he’s not fooling anyone.

6. “We will never be together again” by Taylor Swift: This biggest fan of Kanye West, with a play on words, makes it very clear that there is no way that he will meet an ex again (like never before). But who is he kidding? Clearly, if she can write a song about her ex, then there must be some feelings out there. What he might have meant was, “We will never get back together until I make up my mind.” But that wouldn’t be that catchy so … okay.

7. “Return to Me” by Dean Martin: This guy here redefined the word cool in America in the 50s and 60s. Although no one would imagine him as someone who would beg, “Return to Me” represents a person full of loneliness And begging for her love to return Although the song may be about a lover who is away from a journey, it can still be applied to the breakup. This shows us that even Dean Martin can swallow his own pride just to win back the love of his life, so can we.

8. “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston and Dolly Parton: “I Will Always Love You” is a very relatable song due to our unfathomable admiration for Kevin Costner (well, at least in a small part). Exes everywhere can relate to this song too. It teaches us that a breakup can’t cut off feelings of love, well, at least most of the time. Even after the relationship is over, the love still exists. This makes reunification possible and probable.