top (?) 10 sadgirl/sadperson/sadboy songs

It’s completely acceptable for you to lay on your floor and pity yourself sometimes, don’t let anyone convince you otherwise. You don’t even have to be sad to join the party! All of these are well known and popular enough to be good for most people’s tastes, hopefully! Also, enjoy the picture I found on google images that was definitely posted on Tumblr at some point with some hipster caption I’m not cool enough to relate to.

1. Only Ones Who Know by The Arctic Monkeys
   1. I am a huge Arctic Monkey fan so maybe I’m biased, however, I did limit myself to putting only 1 AM song on this list. The chords in the intro are quite sorrowful themselves and Alex Turner’s voice only adds to that mood. This song just makes me kind of drowsy and sad in a nice way, if that’s a thing (but maybe that’s because I’m writing this at 11pm).
2. Escape from LA by The Weeknd
   1. Sad Abel = sad Ayesha 🙁 I really appreciated the vulnerability of After Hours, and I think that this one is one of the most open songs on the album. His voice also is perfect for sad songs, it’s super emotional and usually on the higher side. Escape from LA isn’t my favorite of The Weeknd’s, but it definitely deserves a spot on this list.
   2. I’m fighting for my soul, Constantine
      And it’s slowly burning, it was never cheap
      If you see what I seen, you wouldn’t sleep
3. Us and Them by Pink Floyd
   1. This is probably one of my favorite songs so I’m actually not sure if it makes me happy or sad when I hear it. The saxophone in the beginning is super mellow and it complements the lyrics as it’s played between verses further in the song. You don’t need to do an analysis on the lyrics to understand they’re dark- but in this case, I recommend looking up the genius lyrics for deeper meanings just for fun!
   2. “Haven’t you heard it’s a battle of words?”
      The poster bearer cried
      “Listen, son,” said the man with the gun
      “There’s room for you inside”
4. All Too Well by the queen herself, Taylor Swift
   1. As most of you know, Old Taylor is notorious for her breakup songs. Although I do feel bad that she had to go through so many heartbreaks, I thank her for the songs of my childhood! Also, any Swiftie knows the bridge to All Too Well is iconic. Overall, this is a great song to know all the lyrics to and blast in the car with close friends. I’ve done it, amazing experience! 
5. Passing Out Pieces by Mac DeMarco
   1. Mac DeMarco is perfect for an Indie main character moment, and as you know, we are all main characters of our own lives. If you disagree with that, then let me say that you’re the main character of MY life. Take advantage of this and romanticize your sadness with this art about overexertion, lost youth, and misunderstandings.
   2. I’m passing out pieces of me, don’t you know nothing comes free?
6. Lover, You Should’ve Come Over by Jeff Buckely
   1. The album Grace is one of the goats (and thank you Celina for introducing it to me a long time ago)!! I think that (along with Hallelujah) this song is the most beautiful on the album. I don’t know what else to say other than it has really good guitar and Jeff Buckley had an unreal voice.
7. I Fall in Love Too Easily by Chet Baker 
   1. A classic!! I discovered this song in middle school when I started doing my homework to the Godsent Spotify playlist called Late Night Jazz. I still use it to this day! But this song is liquid gold and honestly addicting to listen to. Especially when it’s raining.
8. Perdida by the Stone Temple Pilots
   1. I wasn’t a huge Stone Temple Pilots fan (aside from their popular songs) before I heard this album. It came out in 2020 and it’s very much not-grungy, which some fans probably hated, but I thought it was a good thing. The song itself is very mellow and the acoustic guitar makes it comforting, in a way. I think that’s why I like it so much, the instrumentals convey a sense of warmth and understanding while not being super cheerful or energetic.
   2. I know the changes aren’t the ones you seek
      I’m lost in circles most the time
9. Do Me A Favor- AM
   1. I LIED but I’m not sorry because this is worth it. The song talks about a relationship on the brink of failing, and Alex Turner’s British mannerisms (accent, expressions, etc) puts it over the top. Mind you, he’s the only acceptable Brit. Anyway, I don’t know of just one word that sums up AM style rock because I feel that it’s a blend of different kinds, but I do know that this song is perfect for being sad in a cool way.
10. I know it’s Over by the Smiths
    1. This song has gotten very mixed reactions from the people in my life but to me, it is simply perfect. It’s very clear about the end of someone’s life and their regrets- so of course, it’s sad. The album The Queen Is Dead (I could do a whole separate analysis on it) has cheerful tones even though a lot of it carries depressing meanings. The instrumentals of the song are lively, but the profound emotion in the lyrics cut deeply.