As much as the world needs fun pump-up songs and sappy love songs for those times when ya need a pick-me-up, it's also important to have some music on deck for whenever you're due for a cathartic cry sesh. 'Cause truly, what's better than throwing on some sad tunes and having a good sob? The answer: Nothing!! And while we were gifted some truly heart-wrenching ballads in 2021, the best sad songs of 2022 (so far) may just have 'em beat, IMO. No matter your current mood (or relationship status), they're a must-listen for when you're feeling weepy.
From Shawn Mendes' heartbreaking hit about his real-life split from Camila Cabello to Lauren Spencer-Smith's viral breakup anthem that's all over TikTok, this year's saddest songs perfectly encapsulate feelings of loss, loneliness, and unrequited love—and damn, do they hit hard. And while listening to them may just break your heart in two, they'll also remind you that you're not *totally* alone in how you feel, which is somewhat reassuring, no? Ahead, all the best heartbreak and breakup songs from 2022 that'll def get you right in the feels.
The best sad songs of 2022 perfectly encapsulate feelings of loss, loneliness, and unrequited love, and they're sure get you right in the feels.
