breakup songs

We’ve all either been there, or heard about it through cliche movie tropes. There have been so many portrayals of “the one that got away” throughout media – most popularly Katy Perry’s “The One That Got Away.”

Breakups are an oddly universal, familiar sensation — and going through it in solitude doesn’t make anyone feel any better.

The following playlist is full of angsty, tragic and beautiful songs written or sung by women, perfect for jamming out or plotting revenge on your ex.