Top 10 Most Heartbreaking Pop Songs

These pop songs never fail to break our hearts. For this list, we’ll be looking at the saddest, most poignant, and most emotional tracks that the genre has to offer. Our countdown includes "Liability," "Hurt," "Praying," and more! Which pop song broke YOUR heart? Let us know in the comments!

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[barbarabavier]

“Say Something, ” A Great Big World ft Christina Aguilera.

[syamq]

I would add "Say Something" to this list.
Hopelessness is so scarily bad.

[eydieaz]

Completely shocked My Immortal by Evanescence is not on this list at all. It’s by far one of the saddest songs ever.

[dragneatudorflorin]

, ,Hurt'' broke my into pieces even though I don't know why, it's a masterpiece and Aguilera's vocals are chef's kiss ❤️

[Chatic_Gd]

I'd say "Dancing on my Own" from Robyn deserves a spot here

[precious_muse]

“Say Something” always makes me rather emotional. I’d also add “100 Years” by Five for Fighting, because what’s sadder than facing your own mortality?

[onozoltan]

I expected Family Portrait from P!nk to be on this list, but not even a honorable mention. Also while technically not a pop song Johnny Cash's cover of Hurt is also up there for me.

[LisaLove-]

How is Tears In Heaven missing from this list?!!?? Eric Clapton's pain from the death of his child is palpable, and the song is utterly heart wrenching

[TheCinder]

Sinead O'Connor's version of Prince's song: 'Nothing Compares 2 U' still hits me in the feels.

[katierice]

I lost my 3 1/2 year old son to the same cancer Ronan had. When I heard this song for the first time it was like she wrote it for my family personally. I lost it. Such a beautiful song!

[samr]

I had cancer when I was 14. I hadn’t heard Ronan’s song before, but hearing the clip on here just brings it all back. Seeing the small children with drips attached to them, whilst playing in the hospital was just heartbreaking. I was extremely lucky, but those other kids had to fight so hard. I hope they’re ok, this was 20 years ago.

[Chocobear]

I am shocked that Lady Gaga's "Til it Happens to You, " didn't make it onto the list. The song's subject matter is absolutely devastating and heartbreaking. I can't listen to that song without weeping.

[erinlizzie]

Unbreake my heart is so beautiful. I really like Toni Braxton.

[trinaq]

"Lucky" by Britney Spears is very sad to listen to, despite its upbeat sound. It makes you wonder if it was based on Britney's own experiences on being hounded by the tabloids.

[bronxsportsfan]

Kesha's live performance of "Praying" at the Grammys was even more emotional than the album version.

[rundsatt]

Only one song makes me cry all the time. Family portrait - pink. Best heartbreaking song ever 💜💝🌹

[lynclang]

Everybody Hurts R.E.M is a classic for misery.

[tanyababiuk-henry]

Gwen Stefani/ No doubt's " don't speak"should be on the list

[maxplease]

"Try" by Nelly Furtado is a underrated sad song about trying your best for someone and that were free in our love.

[crimsondeath]

I’ll always remember a song by Christina Aguilera called “I’m Okay” a very close friend of mine used to play for me. She sadly died of an overdose in 2018 and that song has always stayed with me as her memory.