It is that time of year again; stores are filled with oversized boxes of chocolates, flowers and Valentines galore. Your social media newsfeed is filling up with pictures of couples and loving images 24-7. It seems that no matter how hard someone tries, it is hard to escape Valentine’s Day. For the rest of the universe who is either single or just getting over a break up, this day can be a painful one on the calendar.
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When it comes to dealing with heartbreak through music, many fans turn to Taylor Swift. Swift has always had the ability to take heartbreak and turn it into a number one hit on the charts but it turns out the pop superstar often relates to her fans. Recently a young fan wrote to Swift asking about how best to deal with a breakup. Swift offered honest and sincere advice along with a playlist that might the “post break up” process.
Dealing with Valentine’s Day after going through a break up can be an exhausting time and the solution might be to turn up the radio or your Spotify playlist and celebrate your brand new life. Chelsea Lewis from TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten songs to help you get over that special someone. You have gone through the awful break up portion of the relationship and now it is time to look ahead and let go of that relationship. In honor of Valentine’s Day, let’s take this time to move forward and celebrate being independent and single.
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10. Jessie James-I Look So Good Without You
Country music is no strange to heartbreak. The genre has often captured the heartache and emotion tied to love. Jessie James captured that feeling that happens after the break up has finally set in and you realize that who you are is still beautiful and she still looked “Good Without You.”
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9. Cee Lo Green-Forget You
Cee Lo Green wrote a song that captured what everyone wants to say to his or her ex-boyfriend/girlfriend, “Forget You” or the more explicit version as the song was original titled. The song makes you want to dance and move on from past relationships.
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8. Daughtry-Over You
American Idol alumni Chris Daughtry combined rock ‘n’ roll and moving on from a past relationship in “Over You.” The lyrics are heartfelt, honest and provide that extra boost of confidence that helps someone take the next step in letting go of the past.
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7. Avril Lavigne- I Can Do Better
Avril Lavigne is known for her pop/punk anthems and “I Can Do Better” is all a bout moving forward and owning who you are. Lavigne sings, “I can do better
Hey, hey, you. I found myself again. That's why. You're gone
I can do better.” Sometimes hearing the words can start the healing process and help with actually moving forward. It’s a fun song to listen to and is motivation in all of the right ways.
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6. Charli XCX-Stay Away
Featured on Taylor Swift’s “Breakup” playlist was Charli XCX with the single, “Stay Away.” The song is heartfelt and powerful and channels the feelings that are stirred up with a bad relationship. If it is good enough for the queen of breakup anthems, it has to be featured on this countdown.
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5. Taylor Swift-Begin Again
Taylor Swift is known for her breakup anthems but this song provides a different outlet. It helps with the hope of a new relationship after a past one failed. Swift reminds her fans and music listeners that even after all of the heartbreak, hope does happen again and new relationships can start to bloom.
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4. Beyonce-Best Thing I Never Had
When it comes to moving on from someone Queen B has an anthem that is not only memorable, but also meaningful and catchy. Beyonce reminds us that even at the time of a breakup it might be for the best and that more positive and encouraging relationship might be on the horizon.
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3. Kelly Clarkson-Since U Been Gone
Kelly Clarkson has been through personal heartbreak and expressed it perfectly with her break-up rock anthem that now has over 15 million views on YouTube. Turn this song up and start dancing once again. Kelly Clarkson has made breaking up and the process of getting over someone is easier with this inspired and fun song.
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2. Ridin’ Solo-Jason DeRulo
Jason DeRulo might need to listen to this playlist himself after his public break up from American Idol star Jordin Sparks. DeRulo reminded audiences that even after a tough break up, sometimes you have to remember to enjoy being single and going solo.
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1. Katy Perry-Part of Me
Before “Part of Me” was released, Perry was going through a very public divorce from Russell Brand. Perry channeled those emotions and wrote the ultimate “get over” someone single. Perry used her angry, passion and real life experiences to create this female power anthem that not only inspires but reminds everyone that in the end things will be ok and that who you are is something no one can ever take away.