In most good country songs, there's a little more to the lyrics than meet the eye. But these 18 songs go above and beyond the genre's mandate for a well-thought-out lyric. They're so in-depth, they ...

Some of the most iconic songs ever written lift your spirit and break your heart at the same time. These tunes are the song equivalents of beautifully wrapped gifts bearing lumps of coal. Before you ...

Music can heal you in many ways, but nothing comes close to the salve of sad songs when you’re at your lowest. Imagine Emma, who comes home after a long and stressful day at work, dealing with tight ...

You would think happy people would prefer to listen to happy music. Lyrics that speak to their positive mood, bringing them cheer and joy. Yet, sad music tends to have a longer-lasting appeal for many ...

The three country songs below sound better when the listener is a little heartbroken themselves. Revisit these somber songs.

Amy Winehouse performs during the 46664 concert in celebration of Nelson Mandela's life at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008 in London. Sadness takes on different forms, from regret to depression to loss; ...

Sadness is generally seen as a negative emotion, but we tend to find it pleasurable in an aesthetic context. What is the nature of pleasure that people experience from listening to sad music?

In its first week of release in the U.S., Adele's latest album, 25, sold more than 3 million copies. An Adele song, as most of you undoubtedly know, can be a real tearjerker. So then what is the ...

Don't be deceived. These 80s songs might sound happy, but they're actually quite the opposite. Get ready to be heartbroken.