Breakup songs in Western music that were hits in the 80s. World-famous classics and popular tracks.
Breakup songs are often poignantly lyrical, with beautiful melodies and the like.
They’re very captivating.
Among them, Western songs—since they’re mostly in English—can be even more enjoyable if you listen while consulting a translation site.
The real charm lies in considering the singer’s feelings behind turns of phrase that a straightforward Japanese-to-English translation can’t fully capture.
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Foolish BeatDebbie Gibson
Debbie Gibson’s idol-like voice is adorable, and it’s amazing how solid her vocal ability is.
At the end of the song, it shifts to a slightly brighter tone, which conveys a feeling of moving forward positively even after a heartbreak.
Goodbye to YouSCANDAL
The part where the title “Goodbye to You” is sung over and over feels a bit repetitive, but when you’re heartbroken you might want to emphasize that section and sing along.
It seems like a good way to relieve the stress of a breakup.
Here Comes the Rain AgainEurythmics
With its thoroughly gloomy melody and Annie’s low vocals making it even darker, this song feels exactly like a heartbreak tune.
The title is “Here Comes the Rain Again,” and by repeating that phrase over and over, it conveys how waves of sadness keep coming back.
Don’t Wanna Lose YouGloria Estefan
As the title says, “I don’t wanna lose you” — I don’t want to lose you.
It’s a stock phrase for heartbreak, but it’s one you might find yourself wanting to sing over and over.
She’s the vocalist of Miami Sound Machine, and while many of their songs have a tropical dance-music vibe, this one is a gently delivered track with a beautiful melody.
I Hate Myself for Loving YouJoan Jett & The Blackhearts
The title means “I really hate that I love you!”—it feels like an explosion of anger.
The electric guitar in a hard rock style really brings out the rage.
Recommended for people who, after a breakup, feel anger before sadness when they’re irritated.
SomedayGlass Tiger
“Someday you’ll be shedding your tears and then you’ll cry over me.” Lyrics like this—saying that one day you’ll sob and lament over me—are a pretty bold statement for the one who got dumped.
The melody of this song, though, gives off a hopeful vibe, like: even after a breakup, let’s keep our spirits up!
Shattered DreamsJohnny Hates Jazz
The meaning of the English title is “shattered dreams.” In the song, the lyric “I thought it was you…” appears multiple times—pay attention to that line.
It expresses the feeling of having trusted her only to be betrayed.
That’s something many of us experience after a heartbreak.