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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I am this muchNaked Eyes
“Always Something There to Remind Me” is an English title that means “There’s always something that reminds me.” After a breakup, this kind of thing tends to happen, doesn’t it? Your mind gets filled with thoughts of her, and you just can’t forget—something like that, right?
Cold-heartedPaula Abdul
I love how the song kicks off with “He’s a cold-hearted snake,” bluntly calling him a cold-blooded snake.
Even after a heartbreak, if you sing with this much spite, it feels like the sadness might just blow away.
Also, don’t miss her dancing—she was active as one of Janet Jackson’s backup dancers.
Breakup songs in Western music that were hits in the 1980s. World-famous and popular songs (31–40)
Storm of LovePat Benatar
The English title is “Love is a battlefield,” meaning that love is a battleground.
When couples argue, it certainly turns into a battlefield, doesn’t it? Does that mean romance requires that much energy? Well, maybe you need various weapons, too.