As February arrives, so does depression, loneliness and heartbreak. Valentine's Day is a cute and playful time for the lucky ones. (myself included -- I found my lovely wife 9 years ago), but I can still remember the pains of a broken heart. And although the memories of lost love seem so trivial today, at the time heartbreak seriously sucked. But it's true; everyone should have their heart broken at least once in their lifetime. It builds character and forces you look closer at your potential mate the next time around.
So as we celebrate Valentine's Day this month, let's remember the sniveling masses that've been screwed over, dumped or otherwise had their hearts ripped out. I know saying, "you'll get over it" doesn't help much, but trust me, it's true.
I've created this playlist especially for the broken-hearted. These are some of the most heartbreakingly beautiful tracks ever recorded and they will help you take your self pity to places not previously known to mankind (or womankind).
Sometimes it's best to embrace the pain, wallow in your own emotional destruction and consume as much chocolate and alcohol as your body can take.
The We Hate Valentine's Day Playlist
1. I'd Rather Go Blind - Etta James
2. Guess I'm Doing Fine - Beck
6. He Stopped Loving Her Today - George Jones
7. Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
8. Just One More Day - Otis Redding
9. Autumn Leaves - Rickie Lee Jones
11. This Years Love - David Gray
12. Blue Moon Revisited (Song For Elvis) - Cowboy Junkies
13. Tears Are In Your Eyes - Yo La Tengo
14. Killing Me Softly With His Song (Remastered Version) - Roberta Flack
16. Goodbye To Love - The Carpenters
17. Paper Wings - Gillian Welch
18. Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue - Crystal Gayle