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Some songs were specifically created to tug at the heart strings with such force that you can't help but to cry uncontrollably.
These hits remain on repeat for listeners seeking comfort in relatable lyrics, and those who simply need a good cry. Among these gloomy tracks exists one that is slightly more heartbreaking than the rest.
Be it the speed, melody, or story itself, something about this 2006 single evokes a healthy "ugly cry."
According to a list compiled by Glamour, the song most likely to make you ugly cry every single time is "Teardrops on My Guitar" by Taylor Swift. The genre-blending track details unrequited young love in the form of (you guessed it) teardrops falling onto a guitar as Swift spins the tragic tale.
Other songs on the list include Kelsea Ballerini's "Half of My Hometown," "This Is Me" from The Greatest Showman, Passenger's "Let Her Go," and Joji's "Glimpse of Us" to round out the top five.
Here's what Glamour had to say about the song most likely to make you ugly cry:
"Okay, we know that Taylor Swift has a whole catalogue of emotional songs, but there was a certain something about her throwback 2006 hit Teardrops on My Guitar that hinted at her being one to watch in the future. The lyrics have always pulled at our heartstrings about a girl attempting to come to terms with the fact that the guy from her high school that she's in love with is in love with someone else."
Visit Glamour for the full list of tear-jerking tracks and watch the official "Teardrops on My Guitar" music video below!