Breakup songs in Western music that were hits in the 80s. World-famous classics and popular tracks.
Heartbreak songs are often bittersweet and lyrical, with many having beautiful melodies.
They’re very captivating.
Among them, Western songs—many of which are in English—can be even more enjoyable if you listen while using a translation site!
The real charm lies in considering the singer’s feelings behind expressions that a straightforward Japanese-to-English translation can’t fully capture.
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Breakup songs in Western music that were hits in the 80s: World-famous and popular songs (1–10)
Misty HeartQuarterflash
This song that starts with a saxophone gives off a slightly more grown-up vibe, doesn’t it? It keeps repeating “I’m gonna harden my heart, I’m gonna swallow my tears,” emphasizing the resolve to stay strong and hold back the tears.
Is it like, even after a heartbreak, you’ve got to be tough?
Didn’t We Almost Have It AllWhitney Houston
Whitney Houston’s singing ability is exceptionally outstanding.
She scores a perfect 100 even when singing love songs, but her breakup songs are powerful too, and that strength seems to express anger.
If you could sing along with her, it feels like the anger from a breakup would just fly away.
A Shadow of LoveBonnie Tyler
Bonnie Tyler, with her distinctive voice.
Her vocals in this song feel incredibly powerful.
The repeated line “Turn around,” asking someone to look this way, really heightens the sense of loneliness.
It might be perfect for someone heartbroken who just wants to have a good cry.
The WinnerABBA
Speaking of ABBA, they’re a group that produced numerous hits in the ’70s, but this song has a calmer tone compared to their other hits.
The lyrics liken romance to a card game, portraying it in terms of winners and losers.
It’s also famous for being used in the musical “Mamma Mia.”
Love stinksThe J. Geils Band
“Stinks” can mean “smells bad,” but in the case of this song it seems to carry a different sense—something like “a fuss” or “a commotion.” It’s saying that romance can be a hassle and a nuisance in many ways.
Playing on the word “stinks,” it’s as if a broken heart gives off a nasty odor you want to get rid of as soon as possible.