Do you ever feel sorry for the things you’ve done or the people you’ve hurt? Sometimes, music can help us cope with those feelings. That’s why we made this awesome playlist of songs that deal with guilt and regret.
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You can listen to them and watch the videos right here. These tunes may comfort or inspire you.
We feel a bit guilty for ranking Taylor Swift’s “Back to December” as the best song about remorse or regret in our top 50 list. Don’t get us wrong- it’s a great song, but so are the other 49. To prove it, we’ve compiled the top 10 songs here for you to enjoy. You can also find the full list with Spotify and YouTube links below.
Top 10 Guilt & Regret Songs
- Back To December – Taylor Swift (2010)
- The One That Got Away – Katy Perry (2010)
- Apologize – Timbaland & OneRepublic (2007)
- Supermarket Flowers – Ed Sheeran (2017)
- All Apologies – Nirvana (1993)
- Please Remember Me – Tim McGraw (1999)
- Don’t Let Me Get Me – P!nk (2001)
- Waves – Dean Lewis (2018)
- Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word – Blue & Elton John (2002)
- Please Forgive Me – Bryan Adams (1993)
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Full List of Guilt & Regret Songs
| # | Title - Artist |
|---|---|
| 1 | Back To December - Taylor Swift |
| 2 | The One That Got Away - Katy Perry |
| 3 | Apologize - Timbaland & OneRepublic |
| 4 | Supermarket Flowers - Ed Sheeran |
| 5 | All Apologies - Nirvana |
| 6 | Please Remember Me - Tim McGraw |
| 7 | Don't Let Me Get Me - Radio Edit - P!nk |
| 8 | Waves - Dean Lewis |
| 9 | Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word - Blue & Elton John |
| 10 | Please Forgive Me - Bryan Adams |
| 11 | Missing - Everything But The Girl |
| 12 | Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinéad O'Connor |
| 13 | If I Could Turn Back Time - Cher |
| 14 | How Could You Leave Us - NF |
| 15 | So Sorry - Feist |
| 16 | Somebody That I Used to Know - Gotye & Kimbra |
| 17 | Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) - Phil Collins |
| 18 | When I Was Your Man - Bruno Mars |
| 19 | Sorry For The Stupid Things - Main - Babyface |
| 20 | Stay With Me - Sam Smith |
| 21 | Regret - LeToya ft. Ludacris |
| 22 | I Could Have Lied - Red Hot Chili Peppers |
| 23 | Alive - Pearl Jam |
| 24 | Hello - Adele |
| 25 | Never Be Like You - Flume |
| 26 | Whatcha Say - Jason Derulo |
| 27 | Perfect - Simple Plan |
| 28 | Shape of My Heart - Backstreet Boys |
| 29 | Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen |
| 30 | One Last Time - Ariana Grande |
| 31 | Headlights - Eminem ft. Nate Ruess |
| 32 | Before You Go - Lewis Capaldi |
| 33 | Empty - Juice WRLD |
| 34 | I Miss You - blink-182 |
| 35 | Suicidal Thoughts - The Notorious B.I.G. |
| 36 | Damn Your Eyes - Etta James |
| 37 | Bleeding Me - Metallica |
| 38 | when the party's over - Billie Eilish |
| 39 | When I'm Gone - Eminem |
| 40 | Sorry - Madonna |
| 41 | I Wish You Would - Taylor Swift |
| 42 | Love Of My Life - Harry Styles |
| 43 | Happier - Ed Sheeran |
| 44 | When I Look At You - Miley Cyrus |
| 45 | After Hours - The Weeknd |
| 46 | How to Save a Life - The Fray |
| 47 | Sorry - Justin Bieber |
| 48 | Guilty - MARINA |
| 49 | Sorry - Ciara |
| 50 | Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi |
Enjoyed the playlist? You might also like our list of toxic relationships songs!
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Final Thoughts
We hope you had fun with our picks of the 50 best songs about feeling guilty. They all hit the spot, right?
If you think we left out a song that deserves to be on our list, let us know! You can reach us through our social media channels or the comments section below.
We can’t wait to hear your thoughts and suggestions! Catch you later!
Frequently Asked Questions
“Shame Shame” by the Foo Fighters (2021). Although the song’s meaning is ultimately up to individual interpretation, the title says it all.
“Someone You Loved” by Lewis Capaldi (2019) is not directly about intentionally hurting someone you love. However, it is about the pain and regret that can come after a relationship ends, regardless of who caused it.
Rihanna’s song “Man Down” (2010) is a “good” song about murder.
These are some of the best songs about revenge:
1. ‘Since U Been Gone’ – Kelly Clarkson
2. ‘Bad Blood’ – Taylor Swift
3. ‘Gives You Hell’ – The All-American Rejects
4. ‘So What’ – P!nk
5. ‘Fuck You’ – CeeLo Green
6. ‘Irreplaceable’ – Beyoncé
7. ‘Better Than Revenge’ – Taylor Swift
8. ‘Cry Me a River’ – Justin Timberlake
9. ‘Hit ‘Em Up Style (Oops!)’ – Blu Cantrell
10. ‘These Boots Are Made for Walking’ – Jessica Simpson
