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"Love on the Brain," Rihanna

  • Why it's sad: Have you ever been so caught up in a love you knew was bad for you? It's hard to escape the vicious cycle of an abusive relationship, and I think those conflicting desires are perfectly summed up here.
  • The saddest lyrics: "Must be love on the brain / That's got me feeling this way / It beats me black and blue but it f*cks me so good / And I can't get enough"
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