The Best "Don't Let A Loss Get To Your Heart" Songs (Part 1)

The title comes from a friend of mine (who shall remain nameless, lol) and the songs are pretty much songs you should listen to whenever you're feeling down. Whether you want to wallow in despair or lift yourself up from the ashes, there's something here:

"Fix You" by Coldplay - I have just begun discovering Coldplay, and this song almost immediately stuck out to me. It is a somber, yet uplifting song allowing to remember that we all aren't irreparably broken.

"Hometown Glory" by ADELE - This song is absolutely beautiful. It just seems perfect for a bus or train ride home after a difficult day. Although she is singing about London, I feel like this song could applied to any city, especiallyh my "hometown" of New York

"Better In Time" by Leona Lewis - Like I wasn't going to slip a Leona song in here, lol. Seriously, it's a great, uplifting song about surviving a bad break-up. Even if the lyrics don't get you, the powerhouse singing it definitely should.

"Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day - Grammy-winning perfection. "Boulevard" is one of Green Day's best songs, because the lyrics are personal, making them easy to connect to. It's a terribly moving song.

"Ugly" by the Sugababes - Have you ever been teased, made fun of. Ever wonder the perfect comeback? Listen to this song. Not only does it give you a good quip, it reveals a bit about human nature. The girls' harmonies are seamless in this song, making it a very pretty track; one of their best.

"Hollywood's Not America" by Ferras - There was a reason the song was chosen as the American Idol goodbye song before Ruben came along. The song with a story is a somber, wonderful song that fit perfectly with a dejected contestant going home in defeat.

"Tears Dry On Their Own" by Amy Winehouse - You would never think this was a sad song if you listened solely to the melody. The Motown- sound, ripped right out of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", masks the pain in the lyrics. Then, there is Amy's voice, rich in soul and passion, reminding you about the song's lyrical content. If you're looking for a double whammy of joy and sorrow, here's your song.