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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Heartbreak songs in Western music that were hits in the ’80s: World-famous and popular tracks (21–30)
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!
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.
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.
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.