Songs About Bad Relationships

Updated April 1, 2024

Several artists have written about Songs About Bad Relationships. We listed 11 of the top ones.

I'm Not The Only One by Sam Smith

From the album, In The Lonely Hour, released on May 26, 2014

The song is about a man who is cheating on his partner and is telling her that she is not the only one he is cheating on. The production details are not given.

Daddy Issues by The Neighbourhood

From the album, Wiped Out!, released on October 30, 2015

"Daddy Issues" is a song by The Neighbourhood, released as the lead single from their self-titled debut album on September 24, 2013. The song was written by band members Jesse Rutherford and Zachary Abel, and was produced by Mikey Margott. The song is built around a distorted guitar hook, and features a vocal performance from Rutherford that has been described as "lazy" and "seductive". The lyrics deal with themes of daddy issues and infidelity, with Rutherford singing about a girl who is cheating on her boyfriend with an older man. The song was a moderate success upon its release, peaking at number 80 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It also charted in a number of other countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. "Daddy Issues" was met with generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its catchy hook and Rutherford's vocals.

Bad Reputation by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

From the album, Bad Reputation (Expanded Edition), released on January 23, 1981

"Bad Reputation" is a classic rock song by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. It was released as the first single from their 1981 album, I Love Rock 'n' Roll. The song was co-written by Joan Jett and producer Kenny Laguna and was produced by Kenny Laguna, Ritchie Cordell and Joan Jett. It features a driving rock 'n' roll beat, a catchy chorus and Joan Jett's signature raspy vocals. The lyrics are about being proud of having a bad reputation, reveling in being different, and not caring what people say. The song became a major hit in the US and UK, reaching the top 10 in both countries. It is widely considered to be one of Joan Jett's signature songs and is still a staple in her live performances.