Songs like "Valentine" are the reason why. Released in 1996, the song is all smoldering buildup, a romantic mantra whose only lyrics are "It's in my soul / It's in my heart," chanted until the whole ...

there's no denying that some of the best songs are the saddest songs. Few genres are better at exploring themes of love, loss, and heartbreak than country music, and the decades are positively ...

While legends like Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline set the standard for sad songs, modern country music has more than held up its end of the bargain. If anything, the lyrics have ...

Galligher says there's an upside to sad songs. "When we feel sad ... With her brand new album, Swifties everywhere are united in their love of Taylor - heartbreak and all. "I think music can ...

Whether it's a slow love song or an upbeat dance anthem ... Somewhat unsurprisingly, sad songs evoke a response in the heart and the pit of the stomach. Meanwhile, aggressive songs really do ...

Everyone has the experience of feeling down and turning to sad songs in the hopes that they will soothe the pain. You lie on your bed and stare at the ceiling while listening to ballads that break ...