The best breakup songs of all time

Beyoncé - 'Irreplaceable' - In her spirited 2006 ode to knowing your worth, Beyoncé tells her ex to pack his bags and leave. As feel-good breakup songs go, this is up there with the best.

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Gloria Gaynor - 'I Will Survive' - Gloria Gaynor's 1978 disco anthem sets the absolute gold standard for rallying breakup songs. 

Phil Collins - 'Against All Odds' - Phil Collins' vocals can really tug on the heartstrings, and this 1984 breakup classic is an excellent case in point.

CeeLo Green - 'Forget You' - Also released under a less radio-friendly title, CeeLo Green's 2010 hit gives a big 'F-You' to a gold-digging ex and the rich new man in her life.

Sia - 'Elastic Heart' - Featuring the Weeknd and producer Diplo, 'Elastic Heart' is a track that made headlines more for its video than for its lyrical content.

The Killers - 'Mr. Brightside' - If you can't stop dwelling on all the dirty details of what your lover might be up to, give this 2003 indie anthem a spin.

Toni Braxton - 'Un-break my Heart' - If you're still hanging on to hope that your ex is going to wake up and realize what they're missing, here's your anthem. 

Kelis - 'Caught Out There' - An outraged Kelis tells her unfaithful lover just how she feels in her 1999 hit about no-good cheats. 

Drake - 'Marvins Room' - The hip-hop track takes the painful perspective of a drunk Drake calling an ex to lament about all that's wrong in his romantic world.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - 'Maps' - The pained, bare-bones lyrics of Yeah Yeah Yeahs' 2003 single come straight from the heart.

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