Songs About Getting Over A Crush

Updated April 1, 2024

Have you heard all of these Songs About Getting Over A Crush? We think you'll find some new tunes. We assembled 25 of the best ones.

Revenge by XXXTENTACION

From the album, 17, released on August 25, 2017

The song "Revenge" by XXXTENTACION is a haunting and atmospheric track that features the rapper's signature dark and emotive lyrics. The production is minimal, with a deep bassline and sparse percussion. The song's eerie vibe is enhanced by XXXTENTACION's Auto-Tuned vocals.

Maneater by Nelly Furtado

From the album, Loose, released on January 1, 2006

"Maneater" is a song by Canadian singer Nelly Furtado. The song was written by Furtado, Timbaland, and Jim Beanz, and produced by Timbaland. It was released as the lead single from Furtado's third studio album Loose (2006). "Maneater" is a midtempo R&B song with a danceable groove. The song's lyrics describe a woman who is attracted to bad boys and is "a maneater". The song's hook samples Hall & Oates' song of the same name. "Maneater" was a commercial success, peaking at number one in Canada and the United States, and number two in the United Kingdom. The song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its catchiness and production. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 2007 ceremony.

Mr Loverman by Ricky Montgomery

From the album, Montgomery Ricky, released on April 8, 2016

"Mr Loverman" is a song by Ricky Montgomery. It was released on October 6, 2019, through Warner Bros. Records. The song was written by Montgomery and produced by Mike Elizondo.

Hold Me While You Wait by Lewis Capaldi

From the album, Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent, released on May 17, 2019

The song is about a relationship that is on the brink of ending. The singer is begging for one more chance, and pleading for the other person to hold on to him while they wait. The production is minimal, with just a piano and Capaldi's voice.

Midnight Sky by Miley Cyrus

From the album, Plastic Hearts, released on November 27, 2020

"Midnight Sky" is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus. It was released on August 14, 2020, through RCA Records as the lead single from her seventh studio album, Plastic Hearts (2020). The song was written by Cyrus, Ali Tamposi, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell, and produced by Oren Yoel. "Midnight Sky" is a synth-pop and dance-pop song with 1980s influences. The song lyrically addresses a past relationship, and has been interpreted as being about Cyrus' former fiancé Liam Hemsworth. The song received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising Cyrus' vocal performance and its production. Commercially, the song debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Cyrus' first leader on the chart. It also debuted at number one in Australia, Canada, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Scotland.

Out of My League by Fitz and The Tantrums

From the album, More Than Just a Dream (Deluxe Edition), released on May 7, 2013

"Out of My League" is a song by American indie pop band Fitz and The Tantrums. It was released on January 21, 2013 as the lead single from their second studio album, More Than Just a Dream (2013). The song was written by band members Michael Fitzpatrick and Noelle Scaggs, and was produced by Tony Hoffer. Musically, "Out of My League" is an indie pop and neo soul song with influences of Motown and Stax Records. The song's lyrics are about being head-over-heels in love with someone who is out of one's league. The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its production and Scaggs' vocal performance. It peaked at number three on the US Billboard Alternative Songs chart and number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100. An accompanying music video for the song was directed by Marc Klasfeld and features the band performing in front of a green screen.

Lost Cause by Billie Eilish

From the album, Happier Than Ever, released on July 30, 2021

"Lost Cause" is a haunting ballad with a feeling of loss and despair. The lyrics are written in a ethereal and emotive style, hinting at a hidden hidden past that the speaker may never know. The production is minimal, with a gentle piano melody and Eilish's ethereal voice floating over the top.

Back To You by Selena Gomez

From the album, 13 Reasons Why (Season 2), released on May 18, 2018

"Back To You" is a song by American singer-songwriter Selena Gomez. It was released on May 10, 2018, through Interscope Records as the lead single from the soundtrack album for the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. The song was written by Gomez, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter and its producers Mattman & Robin. Musically, "Back To You" is an EDM-pop song with influences of country music. It is built around a "looping staccato house beat," with Gomez singing about her feelings of regret over a former relationship and her desire to go back to her former lover. The accompanying music video was directed by Justin Francis, and stars Gomez and fellow 13 Reasons Why actor Tommy Dorfman. It features Gomez and Dorfman dancing and singing in a variety of vibrant settings. The video received over 62 million views in its first two weeks of release, making it one of Gomez’s most successful videos.

Better Man (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault) by Taylor Swift

From the album, Red (Taylor's Version), released on November 12, 2021

"Better Man (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)" is a song by Taylor Swift, originally intended for her 2020 album "Folklore". The song has been reworked and re-recorded for her 2021 album "Fearless (Taylor's Version)". It has been described as an acoustic-folk track with elements of country music. The song was written by Taylor Swift and produced by Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff. It features guitar, strings, and bass by Dessner, keyboards and piano by Antonoff, and drums by Dessner. Swift's vocals are accompanied by backing vocals from Dessner and Antonoff. The song was mixed by Serban Ghenea.

I Don't Wanna Be Okay Without You by Charlie Burg

From the album, Live in Peter's Attic, released on December 20, 2016

"I Don't Wanna Be Okay Without You" is a single by singer-songwriter Charlie Burg, released in 2020. It is an upbeat pop song that speaks of a relationship gone wrong and the pain of not being able to move on. The song was produced by Toby Gad and features backing vocals from Jenna Andrews. The track was mixed and mastered by Jake Sinclair. Lyrically, the song speaks of trying to hold onto hope that a relationship will improve, even when it feels like it's falling apart. Musically, the song is driven by a simple but catchy guitar riff and an uplifting chorus.