You’ve probably experienced it: a toxic relationship…. Often, you stay in such a relationship for too long, which is against your better judgment. For anyone who has been or may be in such a bad relationship, perhaps this playlist of the 100 best songs about toxic relationships can offer some support.
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Our Top 3 Toxic Relationship Songs
Our list includes world-famous songs like Hot N Cold by Katy Perry, Bad Things by Camilla Cabello & Machine Gun Kelly, and less-known songs like Strawberry Wine by Pat Benatar. Let’s highlight our top 3.
1. Love On The Brain by Rihanna
Released in 2016, “Love on the Brain” is a song by Rihanna with a catchy doo-wop vibe. It became a hit, climbing the charts in both the US and the UK. But listen carefully to the lyrics — this song isn’t about sunshine and rainbows. It’s about a passionate but complicated relationship that keeps pulling the singer back in, even when it hurts.
2. Something in the Way You Move by Ellie Goulding
Our second choice of the 3 best songs about toxic relationships goes to Ellie Goulding’s “Something in the Way You Move” (2015). This song is about a complicated relationship. Even if you are attracted to someone, you may still feel a sense of heartbreak knowing that a relationship will not last. Despite disappointing performances in music charts worldwide, the song scored particularly well in the US and UK.
3. Rock Bottom by Hailee Steinfeld (ft. DNCE)
Hailee Steinfeld’s song “Rock Bottom” was released in 2016 and features the band DNCE. It’s a catchy pop tune that didn’t make it to the top of the music charts in the US or UK, but it resonated with listeners. The song is about the ups and downs of a relationship and how sometimes you hit a low point that you think you can’t get back from.
100 Songs About Toxic Relationships
| # | Title - Artist |
|---|---|
| 1 | Love on the Brain - Rihanna |
| 2 | Something in the Way You Move - Ellie Goulding |
| 3 | Rock Bottom - Hailee Steinfeld (ft. DNCE) |
| 4 | Hotter Than Hell - Dua Lipa |
| 5 | Love the Way You Lie - Eminem (ft. Rihanna) |
| 6 | Sucker For Pain - Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Imagine Dragons, Ty Dolla $ign & Logic (ft. X Ambassadors) |
| 7 | Hot N Cold - Katy Perry |
| 8 | Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis |
| 9 | Broken Strings - James Morrison (ft. Nelly Furtado) |
| 10 | You Stay - DJ Khaled, Meek Mill, J Balvin, Lil Baby & Jeremith |
| 11 | Going Under - Evenescence |
| 12 | Skinny Love - Birdy |
| 13 | Bad Things - Camilla Cabello & Machine Gun Kelly |
| 14 | I Hate Everything About You - Three Days Grace |
| 15 | Jar of Hearts - Christina Perri |
| 16 | It Ain't Me - Kygo and Seleva Gomez |
| 17 | It Was Faith - Puddle of Mudd |
| 18 | New Rules - Dua Lipa |
| 19 | Decode - Paramore |
| 20 | The Pressure - Jhené Aiko |
| 21 | I Knew You Were Trouble - Taylor Swift |
| 22 | It Won't Let Go - Gloriana |
| 23 | Only Want You - Skylar Stecker |
| 24 | Jealous - Beyoncé |
| 25 | Stupid In Love - Rihanna |
| 26 | Let You - Cheryl Cole |
| 27 | Mad Love - JoJo |
| 28 | Energy - Keri Hilson |
| 29 | Hands Off My Heart - MKTO |
| 30 | Bad Boys - Alexandra Burke (ft. FloRida) |
| 31 | Queen of Peace & Long and Lost - Florence + the Machine |
| 32 | Self Esteem - The Offspring |
| 33 | Pain - Three Days Grace |
| 34 | On My Way - Lea Michele |
| 35 | It's Not Me It's You - Skillet |
| 36 | Hustle - Pink |
| 37 | Hands to Myself - Selena Gomez |
| 38 | My Type - The Chainsmokers |
| 39 | Beautiful Trauma - Pink |
| 40 | Angry All the Time - Tim McGraw |
| 41 | Strawberry Wine - Pat Benatar |
| 42 | #1 Crush - Garbage |
| 43 | You Ruin Me - The Veronicas |
| 44 | Kill For You - Skylar Grey (ft. Eminem) |
| 45 | Attention - Charlie Puth |
| 46 | Mercy - Shawn Mendes |
| 47 | I Miss the Misery - Halestorm |
| 48 | Unfaithful - Rihanna |
| 49 | I Miss the Misery - Halestorm |
| 50 | I Was a Fool - Tegan and Sara |
| 51 | Bad at Love - Halsey |
| 52 | Youngblood - 5 Seconds of Summer |
| 53 | Connect - Drake |
| 54 | Runaway Train - Drive-by Truckers |
| 55 | Numb - Linkin Park |
| 56 | Better Off - Ariana Grande |
| 57 | Beating Me Up - Rachel Platten |
| 58 | Blood Under My Belt - The Drums |
| 59 | The Heart Wants What It Wants - Selena Gomez |
| 60 | Smoke When I Drink - Kelleigh Bannen |
| 61 | Familiar Taste of Poison - Halestorm |
| 62 | Nicotine - Panic! At the Disco |
| 63 | Games - Demi Lovato |
| 64 | Advice - Kehlani |
| 65 | Put My Heart Down - Sara Evans |
| 66 | Rose Colored Glasses - Kelly Rowland |
| 67 | Take Me to Church - Hozier |
| 68 | Hate Me - Nico Collins |
| 69 | Good Guy - Eminem ft. Jessie Reyez |
| 70 | This Love - Maroon 5 |
| 71 | Never the Same - Camilla Cabello |
| 72 | Girl - Beyoncé |
| 73 | Gunpowder and Lead - Miranda Lambert |
| 74 | Last Dance - Dua Lipa |
| 75 | Helpless When She Smiles - Backstreet Boys |
| 76 | Trainwreck - Banks |
| 77 | Unapologetic B*tch - Madonna |
| 78 | Need Me - Eminem ft. Pink |
| 79 | Irresistable - Fall Out Boy |
| 80 | Poison - Rita Ora |
| 81 | Bad Romance - Lady Gaga |
| 82 | Back to Black - Amy Winehouse |
| 83 | Hostage - Sia |
| 84 | Vicious Love - New Found Glory |
| 85 | King - Years & Years |
| 86 | Toxic - Britney Spears |
| 87 | Ex-Factor - Lauryn Hill |
| 88 | Leave Me Lonely - Ariana Grande |
| 89 | It Kills Me - Melanie Fiona |
| 90 | Kiss with a Fist - Florence + The Machine |
| 91 | Wouldn't Be Love - Ritual |
| 92 | Don't Let Me Be Yours - Zara Larsson |
| 93 | Harder to Breathe - Maroon 5 |
| 94 | Run Right Back - The Black Keys |
| 95 | Stitches - Shawn Mendes |
| 96 | Broken - lovelytheband |
| 97 | Breakdown - Seether |
| 98 | Kiss It Better - Rihanna |
| 99 | I Hate U I Love U - Gnash (ft. Olivia O'Brien) |
| 100 | Cashmere Cat ft. Ariane Grande - Quit |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are some songs that describe or are about unhealthy and or abusive relationships?
Here are some examples of songs about toxic relationships that you’ve probably heard once or twice:
1. Love on the Brain – Rihanna.
2. Playing with Fire – Thomas Rhett.
3. Jar of Hearts – Christina Perri.
4. Jealous – Beyonce.
5. Bad Things – Machine Gun Kelly.
What are the 10 best songs about toxic relationships?
| 1 | Love on the Brain – Rihanna |
| 2 | Something in the Way You Move – Ellie Goulding |
| 3 | Rock Bottom – Hailee Steinfeld (ft. DNCE) |
| 4 | Hotter Than Hell – Dua Lipa |
| 5 | Love the Way You Lie – Eminem (ft. Rihanna) |
| 6 | Sucker For Pain – Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Imagine Dragons, Ty Dolla $ign & Logic (ft. X Ambassadors) |
| 7 | Hot N Cold – Katy Perry |
| 8 | Bleeding Love – Leona Lewis |
| 9 | Broken Strings – James Morrison (ft. Nelly Furtado) |
| 10 | You Stay – DJ Khaled, Meek Mill, J Balvin, Lil Baby & Jeremith |
