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"Audition," La La Land (Emma Stone)

  • Why it's sad: Even though the song is ultimately uplifting, it's still a rueful meditation on how hard life can be. It's messy and heartbreaking, and we all act foolishly.
  • The saddest lyrics: "Here's to the ones who dream / Foolish as they may seem / Here's to the hearts that break / Here's to the mess we make"
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