10 Most Depressing Music Videos Of The 21st Century

10. Stay - Rihanna Ft. Mikky Ekko

If there's one thing that can be taken away from this video, it's that Rihanna is really in touch with her emotions. And she can act. The incredible raw emotion she brings to this video is phenomenal, with shots of Rihanna naked in a bath that could easily have been depicted as manipulative erotica, instead representing her vulnerability. The tears she produces are genuine, and just makes you want to give her a hug. (For comfort, not in that way!)

The context of the on again off again relationship between her and Chris Brown adds extra weight here, Rihanna's mixed emotions laid bare. Within this context, the video is a fascinating portrayal of the emotional rollercoaster that a violent relationship can have on the victim, knowing the person isn't right for them but desperately wanting them to stay at the same time.

At the very least this video is a sad reminder of the horrific injuries the Barbadian singer received at the hands of the Brown.