{"id":23134,"date":"2026-03-25T15:09:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T20:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.msabrookhaven.org\/literary\/?p=23134"},"modified":"2026-03-25T15:09:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T20:09:44","slug":"music-that-reminds-me-its-okay-to-wallow-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.msabrookhaven.org\/literary\/2026\/03\/25\/music-that-reminds-me-its-okay-to-wallow-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Music That Reminds Me It’s Okay to Wallow in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I feel the world through music. When we were assigned to do a listicle, I knew I wanted to write about the music that matters to me the most. With the lovely assistance of Lela’s peer review, I was able to curate the perfect list of 12 songs I use to see reality. All of these songs ARE very close to my heart; however, for the sake of my privacy I will not be mentioning anything TOO personal in this blog. Now you will realize that all of these songs are yes, sad, and yes, about relationships\/heartbreak. If that’s something you’re not willing to hear me mansplain over and over… this may not be the blog for you, and I’ll see you next week! Without further ado, let’s get into this music. (BTW these are not listed in any particular order, and a lot of these were hard to place in a genre so if they are classified wrong, I’m sorry!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Forget her by Jeff Buckley (Ballad). <\/strong>This song is about the post breakup experience. Jeff sings about going through the process of moving on from a girl who he loves. The mix of tragic lyrics mixed with the amazing instrumental brings us everything we need. The lyric, \u201cShe was heartache from the moment that you met her,\u201d makes the song feel so complete. It kind of feels like when you realize you’ve been letting someone do you wrong.\u00a0 <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Everyone I\u2019ve Never Met by Leith Ross (Indie Folk). <\/strong>This song is one of my favorites. It talks about how being shy is not for the weak. Human interaction is genuinely one of the most beautiful parts of life, yet some people do anything they can do to avoid it. In several cases, a lack of human interaction causes paranoia and depression. A lyric that stands out to me is, \u201cHighways make me fidget. There are way too many cars, and I\u2019m sure I\u2019d like the drivers if we pulled aside to talk, but from my window, they are just a bumper and a light.\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. I Know It\u2019s Over by The Smiths (Alternative Indie). <\/strong>This song encapsulates the feeling of being led on. It also makes me think of wanting the world to be more than it is. Through the voice of the singer, you can feel his pain in the moment. The lyrics are hard to miss. Two lyrics that stand out to me are, \u201cI know it\u2019s over, and it never really began, but in my heart it was so real,\u201d and, \u201cIt\u2019s so easy to laugh, it\u2019s so easy to hate. It takes guts to be gentle and kind.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Linger by The Cranberries (Pop Rock). <\/strong>This song is about the feeling of wanting to be free after being in an unfaithful relationship. It\u2019s about having to be around the same person who said loved you after the truth was revealed.\u00a0 The feeling of confusion and frustration is the main focus of this song. The lyrics, \u201cIf you could get by trying not to lie things wouldn\u2019t be so confused, and I wouldn\u2019t feel so used, but you always really knew I just wanna be with you. And I\u2019m in so deep. You know I\u2019m such a fool for you,\u201d show that the singer was deeply hurt about whatever happened to her.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. A Pearl by Mitski (Indie Rock). <\/strong>Mitski used this song as a way to communicate to her partner that her problems are not their fault. Mitski used this song as an apology for not being able to be all that her partner needs. She uses a pearl as a symbol for her mental struggles. The lyrics, \u201cYou\u2019re growing tired of me. You love me so hard and I still can\u2019t sleep. You\u2019re growing tired of me, and all the things I don’t talk about. Sorry I don\u2019t want your touch. It\u2019s not that I don\u2019t want you,\u201d help you clarify what this song is truly about.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. I\u2019ll Wonder When by Sarah Lola (Jazz Fusion). <\/strong>This song is a ballad for those who have been broken up with out of the blue. It’s a song about letting your guard down and being screwed over. It’s a story about a girl who stopped letting people in after she was proved right. In this song, Sarah gives raw deep feelings. She lays out her message right in front of us and covers it with beautiful vocals and piano. \u201cHe loved me, yet left me. He left me all alone which is funny, cause he loved me first. Don\u2019t wanna learn to heal again. Don\u2019t want the touch of a man to remind me of the one who ran.\u201d These lyrics are strong.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. The Chain by Fleetwood Mac (Rock). <\/strong>This song is a bit different from the others on here. This song is a combination of wonderful singers, messy band drama, and pure passion. The fact that Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham sing this song to each other may make me a bit biased to this one. In the end, these lyrics take this song to the next level. The chorus speaks beautifully to us. \u201cAnd if you don\u2019t love me now, you will never love me again. I can still hear you saying you would never break the chain.\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. The Sick by Bella Kay (Alternative). <\/strong>This song is about forcing yourself to be in a bad relationship. It’s about the realization that you are sabotaging yourself. The idea of ruining yourself on purpose is so interesting to me. In this song she says she HAS to. \u201cI think part of you hated me, so all of me was survivin\u2019 you. There is nothing better I could be. I love the sick because I have to.\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. I Know, I Know, I Know by ALINA (Pop). <\/strong>This song has always been very abstract to me. My interpretation of this song is that it\u2019s explaining when a relationship is past the point of saving. When you have full clarity that something isn’t working, and no amount of talking will save it. The lyrics, \u201cDraw another line, say a quick goodbye, never cared to take the time, baby. Look at me like that, are you feeling bad? I know you think I\u2019m all attached, but I\u2019m not an idiot, never thought you\u2019d pick me, don’t got much to offer here, I know\u201d show this.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. \u00a0It Ain\u2019t Me, Babe by Timothee Chalamet and Monica Barbaro (Folk). <\/strong>To me, this song is about knowing you don\u2019t have what it takes to make someone happy. It’s the clarity of knowing that you will not be good for someone, and not being willing to put them through unnecessary amounts of trouble. It\u2019s the self control of just simply walking away. The lyrics mixed with this perfect harmony is enough to make anyone listen. \u201cYou say you\u2019re lookin\u2019 for someone who\u2019ll pick you up each time you fall. To gather flowers constantly, and to come each time you call. A lover for your life and nothing more, But it ain’t me, babe.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. \u00a0I Just Threw out the Love of My Dreams by Weezer (Power Pop). <\/strong>This song is about throwing away a relationship for the better. It also talks about being forced to be around that person, and wanting to feel that same bond again but not being able to. Some lyrics that highlight this are, “He is in my eyes, he is in my ears. He is in my blood, he is in my tears. I breathe love, and see him everyday, even though my love is a world away.\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. \u00a0Briston by Sydney Rose (Pop). <\/strong>This song is a flurry of emotions. The anger of having all your special moments taken away by your ex, mixed with the sadness of someone who has just been taken advantage of. Sydney wrote this song as a wakeup message to her ex that he doesn’t know who she truly is. In this song, she says \u201cYou don’t know me,\u201d 18 times. The chorus also captures the essence of heartbreak. \u201cBut I\u2019m tired, I know it\u2019s bad, but what if this is all I\u2019m gonna get?\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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