As Phil Collins put it in his memoir: “People hate a breakup, but they love a breakup song.” READ MORE: 22 Scathing Rock Star ...

Matt Healy does sadness pretty perfectly on songs like Somebody Else and Change Of Heart but we prefer it when there's a sting in the tail. Olly Alexander turned his break up into a No.1 hit.

Alternative rock songs often have diverse subject matter, but a few breakup songs through the years can really hit if you're in your feelings.

Olivia Rodrigo Adele said: "[My break-up song] has got to be Boyz II Men - End Of The Road. It still breaks my heart to this day when I hear it." "That’s a big tune. I chose it as one of mine ...