Valentine’s Day may be the most romantic day of the year for some, but it’s typically not so exciting when you don’t have someone to spend it with. While it’s truly 24 hours long, it can become quite unbearable when you’re not a fan of the love-filled day.

Luckily, with every Valentine’s Day-coded love song, there are also countless breakup songs. If you’re not a fan of the overwhelming amount of romance, this is the perfect playlist to get you through an unfavorable day.

10

Fleetwood Mac “Silver Springs”

While it may not have made it onto the initial Rumors tracklist, “Silver Springs” is widely considered one of the band’s best breakup songs today. It’s regularly viral on TikTok, and the iconic 1997 performance acted as inspiration behind Daisy Jones & The Six.

If you’re spending this Valentine’s Day angry and alone, nothing will feel better than screaming the lyrics to the Fleetwood Mac hit at the top of your lungs, especially once it gets to its bridge, the pinnacle of the song.

9

Alanis Morissette “You Oughta Know”

No one was turning rage into music in the ’90s better than Alanis Morissette. Her 1995 track remains one of the most iconic breakup songs of all time, due to its unapologetic and honest lyrics, no matter how vicious they may be. If anyone will have your back as you try to make it through your least favorite holiday, it’s the ’90s icon.

8

Sabrina Carpenter “Goodbye”

Sabrina Carpenter has released a lot more comical and satirical music than heart-wrenching breakup songs. However, that doesn’t mean she avoids the topic of breakups altogether.

“Goodbye” is appropriately the final track on Carpenter’s 2025 album Man’s Best Friend. The ABBA-inspired song sees Carpenter walking away from a relationship that’s no longer working, bidding her former lover goodbye.

There’s definitely an empowering tone as the “Manchild” singer regains her self-respect and sets new boundaries around what she’s willing to tolerate. Carpenter isn’t publicly dating anyone, so if you’re alone listening to her music this year, she may just be doing the same.

7

Bob Dylan “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright”

Not every breakup song has to be filled with rage; some are sorrowful and honest about the pain of parting ways. Bob Dylan has always known how to write honest music, possibly better than any other songwriter. There’s a lot that’s deeply sad about Dylan’s track, especially knowing his story with the song’s subject, Suze Rotolo.

However, the song is also met with some indifference and a little bit of hope. Dylan knows there’s no point in harping on the situation, so it’s better to just let it go. It might be a good way to relieve some anger towards Valentine’s Day and bring yourself into a place of indifference.

6

Beyoncé “Don’t Hurt Yourself”

When Beyoncé released her first album since the news broke that her husband Jay Z had cheated on her, she came back swinging. The two may have worked things out, but she’s certainly had some challenging Valentine’s Days in the past. “Don’t Hurt Yourself” leans on rock influences and is one of the angriest songs on Lemonade.

Beyoncé reminds her husband that when he hurts her, he’s only hurting himself. As angry as it is, it’s also as empowering as most of the singer’s music. Beyoncé ends the song with an ultimatum, but you don’t have to forgive anyone to enjoy the track this Valentine’s Day.

5

Guns N’ Roses “Estranged”

Guns N’ Roses fans have deemed this one of the band’s best songs of all time. The hard rock group was known for its rebellion, but “Estranged” also carries the vulnerability found in their most powerful ballads.

If anyone knows how to express emotion through their vocals, it’s Axl Rose, making the hit especially cathartic. If you’re looking to release some heavy emotions this Valentine’s Day, the Use You Illusion II track is the way to go.

4

Olivia Rodrigo “good 4 u”

Olivia Rodrigo stepped into the music scene in 2021 fresh out of a heartbreaking relationship, ready to tell her story. Her Sour track “good 4 u” instantly resonated with listeners, and she quickly became to the 21st century what Alanis Morissette was 30 years ago.

Like the ’90s rock icon, Rodrigo is also pretty relentless with her lyrics. If you’re tired of watching others living happily ever after while you’re still fuming from past hurt, “good 4 u” is the perfect track to let out all your angst, especially on Valentine’s Day.

3

Kelly Clarkson “Since U Been Gone”

Kelly Clarkson has always known how to craft an empowering breakup anthem. With her powerhouse vocals and passionate personality, “Since U Been Gone” has withstood the test of time. It’s been over 20 years since the song’s release, but few songs have accomplished what Clarkson set out to do.

The Breakaway track is not an angry breakup song in the traditional sense, but a celebration of the end of a relationship. Clarkson sees the loss of the person as liberation.

“I can breathe for the first time,” she sings before declaring that she’s “so moving on.” Just because you’re not a fan of the day of love doesn’t mean you have to spend it sulking. Take a page out of Clarkson’s book and see your solitude as a positive.

2

Taylor Swift “All Too Well”

In 2012, Taylor Swift released what most Swifties still consider her magnum opus. “All Too Well” is a roller coaster of emotions, from the sadness of initial heartbreak to the resentment that comes with processing all the ways the other person hurt you.

To make it more powerful, Swift uses her storytelling abilities to take listeners through the relationship from start to finish. For Red (Taylor’s Version) in 2021, Swift finally released the much-talked-about “All Too Well 10 Minute Version,” elaborating on her heartbreak.

Both versions of the song include her iconic bridge, where she compares the relationship to a masterpiece that her former partner tore up. Anyone having a bad Valentine’s Day can have Swift by their side with this #1 single, even if she is spending the day with her fiancé, Travis Kelce.

1

Toni Braxton “Un-Break My Heart”

Toni Braxton’s 1996 track “Un-Break My Heart” may just be the most iconic heartbreak anthem of all time. This is certainly a vulnerable song, but Braxton’s powerhouse vocals give it the necessary strength.

There’s a longing in its lyrics, as Braxton begs her former partner to come back and fix what he’s broken. If there’s any song to cry to while enjoying a box of Valentine’s Day chocolates all to yourself, it’s this ’90s classic.