I think there is a general mistake that so many of us make which is that we theme all songs that talks about love as love songs. What if some may be heartbreak songs but we have chosen to call all of them love songs?
As a musically inclined person and as far as I’m concerned, not all love that talks about love or has the word “love” in it isn’t a love song. Some can be about heartbreak and that’s sometimes why we listen to some so-called love songs and we begin to cry. The lyrics give it more meaning and the lyrics tells if it is a heartbreak song or love song.
There are differences between the two even though the both of them have something similar which is basically about the word “love” in it. There are also some great writers who never get to mentioned that word in their songs but they will make a perfect love song. Also, a great artiste or writer does not have to mention heartbreak in his song before we know that he is talking about heartbreak.
Heartbreak songs
Benny Blanco and Juice Wrld - Roses
Also, we should never make a mistake saying that rap songs can’t be about heartbreak. I even prefer rap songs about heartbreak and that’s because rap is full of words. In the space of twenty seconds, the artiste must have poured down a lot in his mind.
This song is a perfect example of a heartbreak song. As far as I know, the artistes didn’t say the word “heartbreak” in the song but basically, we can see that he is talking about heartbreak.
Bruno Mars - When I was your man
This is a perfect piece as well. A very good one at that. Did Bruno ever say that he is heartbroken? He only expressed that through other words without using that particular word.
Unfortunately, a lot of people mistake this song for love song so don’t you think it will be awkward to play this at a wedding party where two people are being united? Let heartbreak songs be them and let’s recognize them.
Love songs
Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars - Die with a smile
The part of this song where Bruno Mars said, wherever you go, I will follow meant a lot. If someone is heartbroken, I’m sure he or she will never say that. From the lyrics alone, we can tell that he’s in love with that person even without saying “love”.
So when playing songs, we should be very picky about them so we don’t mistake heartbreak songs for love songs.
Justin Bieber - One less lonely girl
I didn’t mean to throw it to the back but this article required me to. This is pure love written in this song and I think music video matters at times too. Just take a look at the magic Justin Bieber made.
It’s just like saying that you love someone. You may love someone and show it a lot but never say word. You don’t have to wait for “love” or “heartbreak” to be mentioned before you recognize a love and heartbreak song.