13 Throwback Taylor Swift Songs For Your Post-Vday Heartache | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

13 Throwback Taylor Swift Songs For Your Post-Vday Heartache

Songs from the celebrity breakup veteran that get you.

22
13 Throwback Taylor Swift Songs For Your Post-Vday Heartache
www.koryo.ro

Today in class I learned about something called emotional 'matching.' The idea is simple: We're basically psychologically wired to get annoyed when people's vibes don't match our own. If we're happy we want the downers to shut up and if we're sad we don't want to hear about our friend's great day. Rather, we want to wallow in our sadness for a bit with equally bummed-out friends and sad songs that understand how we're feeling.

Any girl who has gone through a difficult breakup, or who is currently going through one after this past Valentine's Day season, knows all about the wallowing. The day after you're broken up with you're not exactly dancing to your 'happy music' (unless he was an evil one and you're celebrating your release from the gates of hell). Most times you're wedged into your couch in your comfy-but-not-cute groutfit eating a tub of ice cream while listening to your 'everybody sucks and my heart hurts' playlist because it ironically makes you feel less sad. It understands your drama.

Anyone who's going through this should remember two very important things. First, IT IS OKAY TO WALLOW. Wallow. Sulk. Cry until your heart's content. Letting it all out for a little while is healthy as long as you remember to pick yourself back up again. Second, turn to music! Make a sad playlist or listen to your go-to heartbreak song on repeat. Having suggested this, I feel like it's only right to provide you newly sulking singles with a playlist to sulk to.

So here are some of Taylor Swift's love songs to cry to, wallow in, or get angry with (because who else's music could possibly be more appropriate for the occasion):

1. "Forever and Always"

Listen to "Forever and Always" in your 'what the hell just happened' moments.

2. "Tell Me Why"

Listen to "Tell Me Why" in your 'why me' moments.

3. "You're Not Sorry"


Listen to "You're Not Sorry" in your 'lose my number' moments.


4. "Mean"

Listen to "Mean" in your 'whatever, I can do better' moments.

5. "Breathe"

Listen to "Breathe" in your 'crying myself a river' moments.


6. "Should've Said No"

Listen to "Should've Said No" in your 'what an idiot' moments.

7. "I Almost Do"


Listen to "I Almost Do" in your 'maybe I'll just call one last time' moments.

8. "Dear John"

Listen to "Dear John" in your 'I should've known' moments.

9. "Cold As You"


Listen to "Cold As You" in your 'why am I so much more upset than they are' moments.

10. "Haunted"


Listen to "Haunted" in your 'so... why can't I let this go' moments.

11. "Better Than Revenge"

Listen to "Better Than Revenge" in your 'I can't figure out if I'm more mad at my ex or their new boo' moments.

12. "All Too Well"

Listen to "All Too Well" in your 'we really had something didn't we?' moments.

13. "Picture To Burn"


Listen to "Picture To Burn" in your 'bye boy' moments. Because, although a good cry is healthy every once in a while, you've got to accept it, pick yourself up, and get your fire back. You can't complain about it forever... unless you're Taylor Swift.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
students
Sophia Palmerine

Dear High School Friend Group,

My sweet angels, where would I be without you guys. We all grew up together because we either met in middle school or high school and watched each other grow up and get "old." We got to go to prom together and then graduate together. Then watched each other as we continued our lives in college, joining sororities and meeting people who will impact our lives forever. It all has happened so fast.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

College In Gifs

Because we are all sad Jim Halpert

874
head on desk
Wise GEEK

Oh college, we can’t live with you, but we can’t live without you. It’s a love/hate relationship, really. College is an experience that no one can ever prepare you for, and maybe that’s a good thing. You never really expect any of the things that college encompasses until you are there. College is fun, but don’t have too much fun. C’s get degrees, but they don’t get you into graduate school.

Keep Reading...Show less
Blair Waldorf

The "Gossip Girl" series may be over, but Blair Waldorf's iconic character lives in our hearts forever. Blair was the queen of the Upper East Side, and a character you either loved or hated. She taught us everything we needed to know about life, love and of course, how to score a Chuck Bass. So the next time you feel a bit lost and are in need of guidance, look no further than to the Queen B herself.

As I spend my Sunday avoiding my homework and other adult responsibilities, I realized that I've watched this series over and over about a million times. Sadly, there isn't a Blair quote I don't know, so I came up with a list of a few favorites. You know you love her...xoxo

Keep Reading...Show less
class
Odyssey

College is an endless cycle of crappy, sleepless nights, tedious, boring lectures, and hours of never-ending piles of homework.

Keep Reading...Show less
two women enjoying confetti

Summer: a time (usually) free from school work and a time to relax with your friends and family. Maybe you go on a vacation or maybe you work all summer, but the time off really does help. When you're in college you become super close with so many people it's hard to think that you won't see many of them for three months. But, then you get that text saying, "Hey, clear your schedule next weekend, I'm coming up" and you begin to flip out. Here are the emotions you go through as your best friend makes her trip to your house.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments