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18. My Chemical Romance - I Don't Love You
"And maybe when you get back, I'll be off to find another way..."
This song is a seriously emotional track, a great ballad. I Don't Love You was not officially released in the US, but this song had to make my list no matter what. This is the first power ballad they have ever released, and they should definitely write more songs like this. The lyrics are very deep, the song is about the final steps in an abusive relationship, and we can see Gerard Way in the video emoting every feeling this song represents. In other words, this song is simply a masterpiece.
17. Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry
It's personal, myself and I, we've got some straightening out to do..."
Yeah, Fergie released some catchy songs last year that didn't make her voice shine, but with Big Girl Don't Cry she definitely proves that she is a great singer too. Fergie's strong vocals, the mellow mood and the memorable lyrics, everything is great about this song. This track is about the ending of a relationship and looking for independence. At the end this song only proves that Fergie needs nothing but her voice and emotion to deliver a great pop ballad, one of the best of the year.