The season of candy hearts and red roses may feel less than lovely for those who lost  romance in their lives this past year. We curated songs for any stage of heartbreak you may be in come Feb. 14.

The Initial Break 

“Hard Feelings/Loveless” by Lorde

Lorde’s 2017 record “Melodrama”  features a variety of songs detailing the difficulties of losing someone. But in “Hard Feelings/Loveless,” the New Zealand artist retells the beautiful parts of her relationship in contrast with the initial sharp pain of a break-up. 

‘Cause I remember the rush when forever was us,” Lorde sings “Before all of the winds of regret and mistrust/Now we sit in your car and our love is a ghost/Well, I guess I should go, yeah, I guess I should go.”

“It’s Too Late” by Carole King

In the iconic break-up album “Tapestry,” King nestles in a melancholy tune about a failed relationship. King’s moody piano melodies make for a calming listen.

“There’ll be good times again for me and you,” King sings. “But we just can’t stay together, don’t you feel it, too?/Still I’m glad for what we had and how I once loved you.” 

The Regret

“favorite crime” by Olivia Rodgrigo

In one of the final  tracks on her debut album, “Sour,” Rodrigo expresses the frustration of loving someone who ultimately hurt her. The wailing vocals and metaphorical lyrics of “favorite crime” breaks our hearts all over again.

“I watched as you fled the scene,” Rodrigo sings, as she compares her relationship to a murder. “Doe-eyed as you buried me/One heart broke, four hands bloody.”

“The Night We Met” by Lord Huron

A classic ugly crying song. It encourages people to think about the first night and every night that follows from meeting that certain person, from beginning to end. 

The Anger

 “Irreplaceable” by Beyoncé 

When words fail, Beyonce pulls through. We get it — sometimes you just have to rage. Thanks to Beyonce, we have the perfect song to pick you up, empower you and get you back on your feet. It is a self-love anthem that makes it feel as if you are speaking directly to your old lover, proclaiming your newfound independence.  

“Before He Cheats” by Carrie Underwood

Whether or not cheating was involved in the relationship, adopt Underwood’s perspective and sing your angry little heart out. It’s the perfect song to get out all angry feelings and maybe lose your voice. 

The Loneliness

“Kokomo, IN” by Japanese Breakfast

The end of a relationship may leave you longing for what the romance once was. Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast sings about waiting for someone in an Indiana town while knowing they will not come back. 

“Wildflower” by Beach House

This song landed on the list purely because it is the lyrical version of a warm hug. It lets listeners release all emotions at once through the gentle, well-thought out lyrics. The general ambiance of the song promotes feeling all emotions. 

The Reflection

“All Too Well (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift 

Whether you’ve been a fan of this song for years or just recently discovered Taylor’s version, it’s easy to see why this song makes our list. Who needs therapy when you have Taylor to sing you through heartbreak and look back on how far you have come?

‘And I know it’s long gone and there was nothing else I could do/ And I forget about you long enough to forget why I needed to.’

“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston 

Need we say more? This song is truly timeless and the perfect tune to sing along to while in a sorrowful state. Grab a box of tissues and prepare to look back on lost love and learn to let go.  

“Supercut” by Lorde 

The beat of “Supercut” screams dance party, but the lyrics depict a yearning for past memories of a relationship.

 “Because ours are the moments I play in the dark / We were wild and fluorescent, come home to my heart.” 

These lyrics best capture the theme of the song and why it is the perfect post-breakup dancing and crying combo. 

Moving On

“I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor

Nothing gets us moving more than disco. This Gaynor classic will help you celebrate your liberation from heartbreak with a dance party. The lyrics focus on self-empowerment and the classic disco sound won’t let you wallow in your feelings. 

“Weren’t you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye?” Gaynor sings. “You think I’d crumble? You think I’d lay down and die?/Oh no, not I, I will survive.”

“Everybody” by Mac Miller

A laid back, but powerful song that makes the pain of heartbreak fade away into all the other discrepancies of life. Mac Miller compares the intense feelings to much broader topics, he highlights the fact that it may feel as if this is the unimaginable, it is inevitable. 

“Ridin’ Solo” by Jason Derulo

Who cares about breakups? None of us do, especially after listening to this — it rings in the single life perfectly.

 Edited by Namratha Prasad | nprasad@themaneater.com