With the winter blues drawing in and the pandemic still lurking in the darkness, it’s safe to say we’ve all warranted a cry over the last few months. With this in mind, showers and bathroom suppliers Showerstoyou.co.uk wanted to find out where we spend our tearful moments and what we listen to most when we’re blubbering.

After trawling through nearly 10,000 songs from Spotify’s playlists Showerstoyou found that 74% of people said that if they need to have a sob, they’ll save it for the shower – at least you’re saving on tissues.

The Top Three Songs to Listen to When Crying
Number 1: Jealous – Labrinth
The top song to listen to when you need a good old cry is Jealous by British singer and songwriter Labrinth.

This song was listed 26 times across all playlists – making it the top tearjerker.
Number 2: Say Something – A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera, and Someone You Loved – Lewis Capaldi

In joint second place is Say Something by A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera, and Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi. Even though Lewis missed out on the top five most popular artists to cry to, both him and A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera appeared 25 times across all playlists.

Number 3: Stay With Me – Sam Smith, Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur, and Dancing On My Own – Calum Scott

Sharing the third spot is Stay With Me – Sam Smith, Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur, and Dancing On My Own by Calum Scott. All three of these tearful tunes had 23 placements across all playlists.

British singer Sam Smith appeared in the top five for songs and artists most featured!

Last Place: Falling – Harry Styles
Sitting at number 20 is the flamboyant stylings of Harry Styles, with his emotional hit Falling – placing 17 times across all playlists.