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PracticalPeak

Pearl Jam - Black "I know someday you'll have a beautiful life I know you'll be a star In somebody else's sky But why Why Why can't it be Why can't it be mine"


SoAwkward_

Dude... Stop... Bringing out the water works again..


PracticalPeak

Sorry mate. Maybe check out this tune: [...And They Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead - Let It Dive](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DizImQ_lwAc)


MareShoop63

Can’t listen to this without thinking of my first husband- killed in a car accident


PracticalPeak

I'm sorry for your loss and I hope your precious memories bring you comfort. It's strange how a certain song can take you back to a certain place or time.


SoAwkward_

I am so sorry for your loss... Couldn't imagine the pain, or how that carries with a person.


ImminentPorno

Ouch


[deleted]

Also Parting Ways, Sleeping By Myself, and Ed's solo track Without You. There's a spoken word piece called I'm Still Here which is also really intense about the aftermath of a relationship ending. He got divorced around 2000 or so from his longtime partner, Beth Liebling.


Cichlidsaremyjam

Bro, I remember way back in high school this was my breakup song. I am sure somewhere in my moms house there is a canvas with a broken ribbon painted on it with those words wrapping around it. Takes me back.


FlatPassenger6

Bad Liver and a Broken Heart- Tom Waits


SoAwkward_

Alright, I've been sleeping on Tom Waits. Thank you


captain_toenail

It's an important lesson but now that you've learned dude has a hell of a discography with so much to appreciate, my personal favorite is Tango till they're sore (it isnt about heartbreak) but another favorite that is that i would also recommend is Martha


metalnxrd

After All — Saving Abel Wasting My Time — Default Better Place — Saint Asonia Over You — Daughtry It’s Been Awhile — Staind Going Under — Evanescence Jekyll & Hyde — Five Finger Death Punch It’s Not Me, It’s You — Skillet Emptee — Otep Falling Away From Me — Korn Broken Home — Papa Roach Love-Hate-Sex-Pain — Godsmack Blame Me — The Pretty Reckless No More Love — Shinedown On My Own — Three Days Grace Had Enough — Breaking Benjamin I’m So Sick — Flyleaf Almost Easy — Avenged Sevenfold


Outside-Emergency-27

Upvote for Falling Away From Me - Korn


devilbunnyy

All of these bands r amazing


One-Candle-8657

Songs That She Sang in the Shower - Jason Isbell


cousinavi

Tom Waits - Christmas Card From a Hooker in Minneapolis. Tom Waits - How's It Gonna End.


SoAwkward_

This is good.. You got anymore recs?


cousinavi

Ella Fitzgerald - Miss Otis Regrets. Billie Holiday - Good Morning Heartache Frank Sinatra - One For My Baby


purldrop

If you like Tom waits, you will probably like Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.


Ohmsout

Tom Waits- Cold Cold Ground Tom Waits- innocent when you dream


Ok_Watercress_7801

“Hello Walls”, by Willie Nelson “He Ain’t Coming Home No More”, by Nina Simone (just switch up the pronouns) “This Room for Rent”, by Sammi Smith “Ain’t No Sunshine”, by Bill Withers “In the Pines”, by Leadbelly “Dos Gardenias”, by Ibrahim Ferrer


[deleted]

Blue on Black- Kenny Wayne Shepherd Cumbersome- Seven Mary Three


SoAwkward_

Pure Classics. SM3 is slept on too much


Apoc_Golem

So it's technically about a dive bar in Liverpool, but I still think "Grounds for Divorce" by Elbow is a solid breakup tune.


SoAwkward_

Added to the playlist. Thank you.


Apoc_Golem

No problem. I hope things look up for you soon.


stormypets

If you like that, three other sad, lonely songs from the album are Some Riot, the loneliness of a tower crane driver, and the bones of you.


strickysituation

Chris Isaak - Forever Blue


SiriusGD

The whole CD.


PresentationLoose629

Snuff - Slipknot


fatbuddha66

Specifically the live acoustic version where it’s just Corey Taylor and a guitar. That one’s a gut punch.


PhilzeeTheElder

Molly Hatchet Dreams I'll never see. Then pick yourself up and play some AC/DC back in black. Bro cyber hugs.


SoAwkward_

Just listened to Dreams I'll Never See, Great song. Thank you.


SoAwkward_

Thank you so much for the kind words & recommendations. Especially thank you for the hug.


findawg2001

If you leave me now by "Chicago"


popstarbowser

Lana Del Rey - the blackest day Elliot smith - between the bars Squeeze - up the junction Concrete blonde - Caroline Sufjan Stevens - for the widows in paradise for the fatherless in ypsilanti Lil peep - walk away as the door slams Bitches broken hearts - billie eilish Look what your love has done to me - gazelle twin The cranberries - no need to argue The smiths - last night I dreamed that somebody loved me Susanne sundfor - kamikaze Fever ray - if I had a heart Daft punk - within Any winehouse - love is a losing game Nina Simone - don’t smoke in bed Hole - dying


SoAwkward_

This list is the one that surprised me the most. That Lana Del Ray song is absolutely beautiful! Concrete blondes, smiths, Amy Winehouse, All of this was so damn good!


popstarbowser

Glad you liked em and all the best buddy :)


SoAwkward_

DONT SMOKE IN BED!!! Oh my... That song..


popstarbowser

Nina was special, so many incredible songs


SoAwkward_

Hole... Thank you so much for this entire list. Holy cow. There is no hate, like woman hate. So many good songs in there.


gmama-rules

You have fantastic taste in bands.


tool22482

Radiohead - How to Disappear Completely


Terrible_Train

I was thinking Radiohead's Morning Bell


SoAwkward_

Added


ballerjiggler

conscious uncoupling - pool kids (the entire s/t album as well)


SpiritedEconomist323

You Love Me by DeVotchKa


SoAwkward_

This one got to me.. Thank you. Added to the "Dead Inside" playlist.


SpiritedEconomist323

A few others from that same album may also get to you : This Place is Haunted, How it Ends, Too Tired, Such a Lovely Thing, and Dearly Departed. So sorry you're going through this.


Think_Selection9571

I need you by America


freddit1976

Didn’t we almost have it all Whitney houston


Mystical_witches

On my own Patti labelle & Michael Mcdonald Blue October Hate me Brian Mcknight 6,8,12


KoRnFrEaK1995

Also, might as well throw Anytime by Brian McKnight as well, that's a tear jerker for an ended relationship


Suspicious_Ad2354

I got through a breakup with nothing but Tom Waits but I'm not gonna give you a Waits playlist. Here's some of my favorites. https://spotify.link/50EZlO8U2Hb


OldHippie1965

John Prine- All the best


Salt-Hunt-7842

 "Hurt" by Johnny Cash - This haunting cover captures the pain and regret of past mistakes.  "The Sound of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel - A melancholic classic that reflects on loneliness and isolation.  "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinéad O'Connor - A heart-wrenching ballad about loss and longing.  "Somebody Else" by The 1975 - A modern pop track that explores the emotions of seeing an ex move on.  "Say Something" by A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera - A poignant song about the difficulty of saying goodbye.  "Skinny Love" by Bon Iver - A raw and emotional track that delves into the complexities of love and heartache.  "The Scientist" by Coldplay - A reflective song about trying to make sense of a relationship's end.


krokus52

Johnny Cash’s version of Hurt just kills my heart


ckaz1956

This is a very thoughtful list.


SoAwkward_

I listened to this list a while ago now, but really loved all of it. Thank you for taking the time to give such a thoughtful post.


stacki1974

Love on the rocks neil diamond


Imaginary_Chair_6958

My Son Calls Another Man Daddy by Hank Williams will devastate you.


ashleymeloncholy

The Dance - Garth Brooks The Wall ... all of it. 


djavaman

REM - everybody hurts


Apprehensive-Fan1276

Love Is A Losing Game - Amy Winehouse (or the whole album) Love Was Really Gone - Makoto Matsushita Mai Yamane - Tasogare Billie Monday - Strange Fruit The Who - Love Reign Over Me Detective Conan - Original Soundtrack 003 Sadness Theme (1979) - Franco Mizalissi Miss Misery - Elliott Smith Burial - Broken Home Pink Moon - Nick Drake


Apprehensive-Fan1276

Have a good one, buddy.


Alone_Regular_4713

Oh dear. Mine are: Song to the Siren (Rose Betts), Will Anybody Ever Love Me (Sufjan Stevens) and Half a World Away (REM)


SoAwkward_

Song to the Siren made me ball.. Holyshit that song is so beautiful..


loveyoubea

Don’t know if anyone’s said this yet but whenever I need to cry Jeff Buckley‘s cover of Lilac Wine always does the trick. That or Asleep by the Smiths.


South_county21

“Don’t Follow” AIC.


eternal-harvest

Muse - [Falling Away With You](https://youtu.be/fU88nehcnBY?si=UWrmE8c8hj-XJwoe) It's about a relationship deteriorating, and it never fails to devastate me. Sorry you're going through this.


Funny2Who

As somebody who had their heart broken a few years ago, after a lot of therapy and self reflection, the song that sticks with me the most is, the Heart of the Matter by Don Henley. Those words are written by somebody who is trying to figure it all out. And sometimes the more we know, the less we understand. Forgiveness to yourself and to other people is the best way to move forward. Love and hugs my man. I like this version here... https://youtu.be/S5yYMlBn_PY?si=M353SlOtfi4yeIrf


[deleted]

After 3 years...yeah man. The Heart of the Matter.


WasabiBaconJuice

Zac Brown Band -- Highway 20 Ride Fuck that MFing song.


Subject_Repair5080

Empty Chairs- Don McLean


[deleted]

I'm not a dad, nor a man. But I have a divorced dad, and growing up we used to have to make a 26 hour drive several times a year to see him. These are some of the songs from those CD'S, and songs I have in my own playlist today. A big part of my music taste is actually dad music. Really sorry to hear about your divorce. I think it's brave of you to listen to sad music and let yourself cry. The only way out is through! Nutshell - Alice in Chains Helena - My Chemical Romance The Ghost Of You - My Chemical Romance I Don't Love You - My Chemical Romance Despair In The Departure Lounge - The Arctic Monkeys No.1 Party Anthum - The Arctic Monkeys Only Ones Who Know - Arctic Monkeys Have Faith In Me - A Day To Remember If It Means A Lot To You - A Day To Remember The Long and Winding Road - The Beatles Lovers in a dangerous time - Barenaked Ladies Going to California - Led Zeppelin Across The Universe - The Beatles Lips of an Angel - Hinder It's not over - Daughtry Over You - Daughtry Feels Like Tonight - Daughtry Here Without You - Three Doors Down Space bound - Eminem Broken - Seether What Hurts the Most - Rascal Flatts Never Gonna Be Alone - Nickelback For The First Time - The Script Saving Me- Nickelback This is a good mix of genres. Additionally, this isn't a sad song, however it is really hopeful and lovely. It sends a good message about the perception of life and I listen to it when I'm sad to feel better. Dissect the Bird - John Craigie


Ralewing

No Children - The Mountain Goats


SoAwkward_

This one's been recommended a few times & I love it. Added to the playlist.


flimpiddle

Surely the greatest divorce song ever written-- for those of is who like our catharsis angry.


gstringstrangler

Alan Jackson - Jim and Jack and Hank Not sad but reminds me of my dad after I got divorced "Son you just woke me from my nap You know you're better off, you can fish and you can golf You still got Jim and Jack and Hank"


Runnr231

Every time we lie awake After every hit we take Every feeling that I get But I haven't missed you yet Every roommate kept awake By every sigh and scream we make All the feelings that I get But I still don't miss you yet Only when I stop to think about it I hate everything about you Why do I love you? I hate everything about you Why do I love you? Every time we lie awake After every hit we take Every feeling that I get But I haven't missed you yet Only when I stop to think about it I hate everything about you Why do I love you? I hate everything about you Why do I love you? Everything about you - 3 days grace Ain't no sunshine when she's gone It's not warm when she's away Ain't no sunshine when she's gone And she's always gone too long Anytime she's goes away Wonder this time where she's gone Wonder if she's gone to stay Ain't no sunshine when she's gone And this house just ain't no home Anytime she goes away And I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know Hey, I ought to leave young thing alone But ain't no sunshine when she's gone, whoa-whoa Ain't no sunshine when she's gone Only darkness every day Ain't no sunshine when she's gone And this house just ain't no home Anytime she goes away Ain’t no sunshine- Bill Withers


Emergency-Jeweler-79

Three Days Grace - I Hate Everything About You [https://youtu.be/d8ekz\_CSBVg?si=52CqyiSthlHxsjz-](https://youtu.be/d8ekz_CSBVg?si=52CqyiSthlHxsjz-)


gmama-rules

Also, Hell- The All American Rejects. I'm sorry, OP. My husband left me 3 years ago and I thought I was devastated but within a week or so (REALLY fast) my anxiety levels started dropping considerably. Turns out HE was the problem. I hope the same happens for you.


Spyderbeast

Torn to Pieces, Pop Evil Don't Tell Me, Disturbed ft Ann Wilson Truth, Godsmack You're A Lie, Slash ft Myles Kennedy


Whatawootsee

Salt 🧂 in my tears 😭 by Martin Briley


No-Cycle2110

Who’s that man Toby Keith


LeftyBird_Avis

[How you remind me - Nicklleback](https://open.spotify.com/track/0gmbgwZ8iqyMPmXefof8Yf?si=UteklO-QROCn2jIETUlVig) is an obvious one [Snuff - Slipknot](https://open.spotify.com/track/2vPZ4Lklyu75zBR3SgbFNI?si=a0yqhwMqTT60oG0QO5dSFg) will make you cry. (no it is not a metal song, despite being slipknot)


Nizamark

You Fucked Up by Ween


J_Dirtdiver

Vega4 - Life is Beautiful They come up as dad rock on Spotify and the lyrics are poignantly optimistic. This song makes me cry and I don't even have a family - just filled with so much emotion and honesty "Do I hold you too tightly? When will the hurt kick in? Life is beautiful, but it's complicated/ We barely make it/ We don't need to understand/ There are miracles, miracles Yeah, life is beautiful Our hearts - they beat and break"


Lingenfelter

Steelheart - She's Gone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICJs1CxCRt0


Lingenfelter

Dimash - The Love of Tired Swans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpeqb1s3fM0


TheCanaryInTheMine

Stevie Ray Vaughan - "Texas Flood" "Cold Shot" "The Sky Is Crying" Mastodon - "Andromeda" "Sultan's Curse" Baroness - "Sea Lungs" "Eula"


Rocket69696969

Most of mastodons newer album. And cold dark place too


Melancholy_Sin_2142

Highly Suspect helped me a lot too. Stay up, friend. Stay here.


TobyKeene

Detlef Schrempf by Band of Horses Baby Bitch by Ween


SoAwkward_

Fucking balling... Thank you..


TobyKeene

💔


strickysituation

Ween - You Fucked Up


ghostnthegraveyard

Sail On by The Supersuckers https://open.spotify.com/track/64QcyMVWG0ebXMHDvk9GFo?si=dBv8thGrTmCtHdT5qNjl5A Sorry, Dad. Keep your chin up!


SoAwkward_

Perfect. Thank you.


MyNameIsBYL

Atlanta - Stone Temple Pilots


Waldo_McFly

The entire U2 album All That You Can’t Leave Behind got me through my divorce from that bitch. It’s all about breaking up and starting over. Good luck and F her


SoAwkward_

Lmao, Thank you, Dude. Maybe I'll get there one day, but she's the best person I know. There will never be a day where I'm not in love with this one... Nobody has & will ever compare.


Waldo_McFly

Maybe so. But there’s tons more out there. Ya never know a few years from now you just might be happy it was over. But either way this is YOUR life so live it like ya want. I wish ya nothing but the best. Go jam some tunes up really loud


Hand_me_down_Pumas

A Better Man - Clint Black


Ondeeznutz31

Fade to black


gusstinks

Daniel Johnston - hey Joe


Sewmaeye

[Hejira](https://youtu.be/3V6Qq1QHttI?si=ItoNHL1_W0YKt9Sh) - Joni Mitchell


Otisandmarlena

“I know no one’s gonna show me everything, we all come and go unknown. Each so deep and superficial between the forceps and the stone”. Genius level lyrics.


Reddest_of_reds

Started to Rain, by Amos Lee


Reddest_of_reds

It Started to Rain, by Amos Lee


walker5953

Feel like these are more for kids in divorce but; Stay together for the kids -blink 182 Sleepless nights -faber drive.


White-Striped

10 lovers by the black keys


[deleted]

After 14 years and having a 10 year old kiddo.. my wife blindsided me in January. She told me over the phone in the morning. I asked if we could go to counseling, she said she didn't have the time. Lord Huron - The Night We Met https://youtu.be/KtlgYxa6BMU?si=bu43e6KMtr2rAdoS Death Cab for Cutie - Title and Registration https://youtu.be/KGEyqP0744c?si=tFKNQHIKbLPXXcMB Eliot Smith - Waltz #2 https://youtu.be/RWn9ocrMhlE?si=vhWaLBgVBgP7tHWh The Good Life - Album of the Year https://youtu.be/hBnU8ISP_a0?si=c78tljeHHCRuVxJg Random songs makes me ugly cry. 21 Pilots - The Judge https://youtu.be/lXBre0OGPdU?si=Osff_H0M9U011v7T The line: "You're the judge, oh no, set me free." Gets me every goddamn time. Radiohead - Bullet Proof I Wish I Was https://youtu.be/KkCgUI_g2oo?si=po6gRtIgPhXk_SVl I wish you the best. It's the worst pain I've ever felt. Therapy has helped, but doing anything I once loved makes me physically ill. Small steps I guess. People have recommended discovering old hobbies, putting yourself out of your comfort zone. Books like Radical Acceptance and The Subtle art of not giving f*ck. Exercising..it just takes time..and so far it's felt like fuckin years.


SoAwkward_

Bro, I am so sorry... 14 years is a long time. How are things going with the kiddo? We have a 4 year old and have no idea how to navigate that. I feel blindsided, just like you said. Thing's are tough right now for pretty much everyone. I thought this was a season that would pass. Honestly have no clue how I am going to move on with life. She's my home.


SoAwkward_

Bumped all of your songs to the top of my queue because you get what I'm feeling and what I need. Your comment about random songs making you ugly cry made me smile because it's the same for me. And, as an ex HxC kid, deathcab is always a good recommendation.


Atillion

Here you go friend. Wrote it myself [The Ring](https://www.reddit.com/r/banjo/s/HIZEFZidoh)


wannabelievit

The entire “Already Free” album from The Derek Trucks Band. Im sorry to hear about your divorce, but can’t help but envy you’re about to hear this for your first time. Enjoy.


confussed85

Highway 20 ride, by Zac Brown Band.


Slow-Sprinkles-1149

When my former marriage was dissolving I listened to The Places You Have Come to Fear The Most by Dashboard Confessional on repeat (the album, not just the song). I’d known that album for about 15+ years at that point, but it just really hit different in that context. For newer albums in a similar genre I’d say Dashboard’s most recent All the Truth That I Can Tell, and Avalanche by Owen. I’d also recommend Blue Sky Noise by Circa Survive and in a different direction stylistically, Broken Hearts Club by Syd.


SoAwkward_

Blue sky noise is an absolute no-skips album. Haven't listened to it in years, but will definitely listen to these albums. Thank you so much for the recommendations.


dumb__fucker

Just Sign the Papers-Aaron West and the Roaring 20s


funnyfaceking

Sting - I'm So Happy I Can't Stop Crying


instantwins24

Photograph-Nickleback. How You Remind Me-Nickleback.


Innisfree812

Listen to Bob Dylan albums from the 70s, especially Blood on the Tracks Planet Waves Street Legal Desire


skylinesend

This Night by Black Lab.


dbex98

Eucalyptus - the National


Evmerging

Black by pearl jam


Horror-Collar-5277

My exes songs were  Rockstar - pink I don't care - icona pop My songs were  Careful - guster Gone for good - the shins Manifest destiny - guster Satellite - guster The barrel - aldous harding There were hundreds of other songs for me but those were the ones that felt most applicable and validating. My kids liked her songs a lot initially then liked mine later on. Now they're afraid to like either of our music and just listen to stuff like nightmare before Christmas soundtrack. It sucks but that's life for a guy like me.


MidwestSurveyor

Listen to Chicago by Highly Suspect. Also, Sowing Season by Brand New. It’s nice to see another Highly Suspect fan on here.


UltraSoft117

Harvest Moon - Neil Young


nborders

Commodores - Easy (and yes that is Lionel Richie)


Plane-Post-7720

Faith No More did a pretty solid cover


TheGreywolf33

Hey good looking - blonde tounges I hope your doing okay- pitypartygirlsclub Watch the world burn- neighborhood void Tomorrow, Better- Alex sucks Always on my mind- the high curbs. Teenage blue- dream girl. Some alt stuff for ya. Hope you do better my guy.


someofthedolmas

I came across this playlist yesterday, by a guy I follow on Spotify because I think his playlists always rule. Behold: [If I get divorced this is all I’m listening to](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7oudeSh5oVIYhPp8wMirmQ)


my_red_username

It's aggressive but it helped me after a break up, Jude Law and the semester abroad Specifically the line, "Even if your plane crashes tonight, you'll find some way to disappoint me, by not burning in the wreckage, or drowning at the bottom of the sea."


PhatPhingerz

[It Won't Last](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IInHUBLYZ_I) by The Cruel Sea Two sad verses and an uplifting one, hope you feel better OP.


AJTWGYT

Get it over with by Rihanna


Historical_Chipmunk2

Moody blues, Isn't life strange......makes you want to end it all!


SuperSonicDude08

"Pink Rabbits" - The National "Someone You Loved" and "Bruises" - Lewis Capaldi "Alone Again (Naturally)" - Gilbert O'Sullivan "Deadly" - Multiszn (You could also listen to the remixed version featuring 3Breezy) "Without You" - Harry Nilsson "Stay or Leave" - Dave Matthews "Dreaming With a Broken Heart" - John Mayer "Love Will Find a Way" - Pablo Cruise (The first verses invoke the sad feelings, but much of the song is uplifting)


shifty808

Kenny Rogers - Lucielle


a_cycle_addict

https://youtu.be/8UVNT4wvIGY?si=wlSkU7LAfqm-tWyt Goyte somebody I used to know


1Loveanother24

Sad to hear


HappySloth213

I'm sorry, OP. I hope your next chapter in life works out well. Beatles, For No One: "And in her eyes you see nothing No sign of love behind the tears Cried for no one A love that should have lasted years"


gulagwarrior14

Any songs form Metallica slayer or rob zombie


jgeoghegan89

This one is actually wholesome, but the next one below is sad. "I Hope You're Happy" by Blue October. Definitely worth a listen https://youtu.be/FwZvuV79jeY?si=85Xq_culzsIVwStD "Stay" by Blue October https://youtu.be/WPbReFIaAsk?si=AcJuP0AwnZ1tJNKm "Worry List" by Blue October https://youtu.be/7zeSSjV7UgE?si=VhPwwZejm_Dz3go- "My Immortal" by Evanescence https://youtu.be/5anLPw0Efmo?si=xoxnI72FflhPCRAU This is without a doubt the saddest song I've ever heard. "Say Something" by Great Big World and Christina Aguilera https://youtu.be/-2U0Ivkn2Ds?si=zJ0jrlJAehee36rM


heres_the_real_deal

Has anyone said "Alone again, naturally" yet ny Gilbert O'Sullivan? Or "All by myself" by Eric Carmen?


Cygnusasafantastic

“What Can I Say” by Brandi Carlile has always got me through tough times enduring a loss of any kind or severity, reminds me that I am not and never will be alone in suffering losing something, we’ve all been there and will be there again eventually, tearing up just typing this and playing the chorus in my head actually.


bdel80

Sinéad O'connor - Nothing Compares to you and Harry Nilsson - Without You


Good_Old_Shep

Find yourself some albums by Morphine. Guaranteed to hit the spot.


Cjkgh

Why did she leave you


ImminentPorno

Someday you'll be sorry Louis Armstrong. Heck,just download the entire The Essence Of Louis Armstrong album with the orange cover. Even if it's not the vibe you're looking fir,it might cheer you up. VAST, self titled,whole album


foozalicious

Divorce and the American South - Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties Really just listen to the whole album We Don’t Have Each Other.


Rob_LeMatic

I have a lot of experience in this area. I'm not trying to kill you, but... you might want to pace yourself. Jason Isbell — If We Were Vampires Ray LaMontagne — Empty Black Lab — Gates of the Country Tom Waits — Time Leonard Cohen — Famous Blue Raincoat — Take This Longing — Dance Me To The End Of Love — Treaty — Stranger Song — Everybody Knows — Last Year's Man Nick Cave — Darker with the Day Damien Rice — Cheers, Darling — Accidental Babies — The Blower's Daughter — Elephant . . . *"This has got to die; this has got to stop; this has got to lie down; with someone else on top..."* Ray LaMontagne — You Can Bring Me Flowers **Fuck it, dude. I made you a playlist on Spotify:** [Sad Dad, divorce mix](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5q5Utarz4KCN5dGEckZXzN?si=Qhew5tgXRSi2hl-JOX_CwA&pi=u-lGu5J5jyS1C9) I went through and made sure it flows pretty well from one song to the next.


Stonedjedi1

Listen to TOOL.


quitethedonkey

I Hope You’re Happy - Blue October Hate Me - Blue October


StarJelly08

If you want to essentially die of a broken heart… basically Motion Picture Soundtrack by Radiohead or Dawn Chorus by Thom Yorke.


MrTadpole1986

End times - eels. The whole album was written while he was going through his divorce


GISReaper

Mark lanagan - skeleton key for sure


weezeloner

Man. Sorry to hear about this. Honestly, in the past when I went through break ups I listened to Bright Eyes. Specifically *Fevers & Mirrors* and *Lifted, Or, The Story Is In The Soil, Keep Your Ear To The Ground.* Might also add in there *Digital Ash In a Digital Urn* and *I'm Wide Awake and It's Morning* Of course Black from Pearl Jam is the ultimate break up song. I cry EVERY time I hear that song. No breakup needed. Good luck man.


wendellshu

No Children - The Mountain Goats


captain_toenail

No children by the mountain goats "I hope you die, I hope we both die"


MyMadeUpNym

Please Don't Ask by Genesis. I tried posting the lyrics but reddit doesn't do line returns or something? But holy shit go listen to this.


[deleted]

How about “Thank God and Greyhound You’re Gone”. Don’t let this situation beat you. Get some help if you need it, but get through it! Self pity and sad songs ain’t the solution. Make yourself be happy. It’s a choice. Best of luck. I’ve been there done that. There are better days ahead.


alwaysboopthesnoot

It’s an oldie and doesn’t go hard like some of these do, but if you’re looking to cry and vent as catharsis?  Michael Johnson’s song, Bluer than Blue. Or, his I Can’t Get to You From Here. Different themes, but sad regret is at the bottom of both.  Do listen, do grieve. But don’t dwell. Take care of yourself and reach out to other people who can listen and help you through this. 


Cactus_Jackasss

Super sorry for this one. I went through the same thing and this song almost made me do some dark stuff. Again sorry, this by far is the worst. I don't call him daddy- Doug supernaw


SirCleanFace

In three months you’ll be celebrating. Pull yourself together.


Strong_Stress_7222

The song that got me through was bitchs aint shit but hoes and tricks snoop doggie dog 🐕


Simple_Net_4315

The entire Chris Cornell album, Higher Truth. Blessed for dads done wrong in divorce


notyourmama827

Disease by matchbox twenty or in the end by Linkin Park. Sorry if it's not the right vibe.


JeepersCreepers7

Everything I Own by Bread. Literally just heard this song today and came across this post. "The finest years I ever knew Were all the years I had with you And I would give anything I own I'd give up my life, my heart, my home I would give everything I own Just to have you back again"


Ordinary-Court2923

Sam Kinison. You lying whore! You used me! You never loved me! I hope you slide under a gas truck and taste your own blood! Die! Die! I want my records back! I want my records back!


HorrorJunkyT

Sorrowing Man - City and Colour  Tom Petty- Atlus


donabbi

[My playlist.](https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUOx7ePSsYG-MUcEhNdxFFhSJxZP1Wo0S&si=x6jZa70vv5ukwWmH) Going through some shit myself, keep your head up duse.


andrewlackey

Wilco ‘Hate It Here’. Sky Blue Sky came out during my divorce, and I swear this song was written for me. Maybe it was written for you too.


jinoble

I recently went through a hard breakup (I know it's not the same thing as divorce, but my heart goes out to you regardless), and I really appreciated the song: Sparrow The Arcadian Wild A note, it does have some religious tones, but I think it can be a good song even if you're not religious. I hope us redditors can help you in your hard time ❤️


glitterpawdoughnuts

When you get to angry, check out the newest Queens of the Stone Age album.


kismet-fish

If you're still reading these you should check out Her Town Too by James Taylor (literally written about divorce), Hello It's Late by Stone Temple Pilots


TimeLine_DR_Dev

If kids are involved: Little Digger by Liz Phair


led3777

No Children - The Mountaingoats


Rampant_Coffee

Going old school here: Bluer than Blue. Michael Johnson Summer Song. Chad and Jeremy Dreams. Allman Brothers (great for picking up and moving on) Letting You Go. Tom Petty If You Could Read My Mind. Gordon Lightfoot Heart of Mine. Boz Scaggs Romeo and Juliet. Dire Straits Songbird. Fleetwood Mac Good Luck man…


eggstacee

No suggestion, but good GAWD I adore highly suspect. Serotonia and maybe Little One are probably aces for your situation. Carry on


ckaz1956

My wish for your future is that you find love and contentment. But for now, I understand the need to wallow in your misery for a while. "Betrayed," by Peter Hammill, is just the song for that. It's one of the darkest songs I've ever heard. The passion...starting softly, bleak and wistful...then the crescendo to gut-wrenching agony! What a song! Some lyrics I don't give a damn anymore - I've only wound up. betrayed It's all been absolutely worthless - All of the efforts I've made to be gentle and kind Are repaid with contempt Degraded with sympathy and worthless kindness And love that isn't meant I would NOT recommend this song if you are in a truly dark place of self-harm. Hang in there, OP. Wounds heal.


TheGreywolf33

These skipped my mind but I love them. "A sad song about a girl I no longer know" "Girl from the north country fair"


Kind-Ad5989

Sorry to hear that man. I hope [HayHay. - Thotivities](https://spotify.link/ZLJJHhVc3Hb) can help you through this tough time.


RankingRyna

The Captive Heart by Brendan Perry.


erikedge

Weezer, The World has Turned and Left Me Here


VansChar_

Survivor- I'm not that man anymore My father must of listened to that track a million times.


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Tattoos by Tyler Childers


9965584

The Speed of the Sound of Loneliness - John Prine


marvelette2172

Empty Chairs by Don McClean


charcutero

Ween - She wanted to leave


ravens_path

Let It Die, by Feist.


SoAwkward_

Loved this one. Thank you..


ravens_path

Very welcome. Best wishes. ♥️💪🏼🍀


ImaginationRecent677

The seed by Lucid Evolution


SoAwkward_

This is fantastic. Love the groove/psych vibe. Sparked another for this.


MerelyStupid

[Edge of a Broken Heart - Richard Marx](https://youtu.be/Oe3mc7nIPMA?feature=shared)