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.

Playlist

Breakup songs in Western music that were hits in the 80s. World-famous classics and popular tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	I miss youKlymaxx		The beautiful melody of a heartbreak song and its earnest feelings.
2	Separate WaysJourney		A farewell song that begins with keyboard sounds
3	Right Here WaitingRichard Marx		A piece where the loneliness of the piano is striking, expressing the sorrow of a broken heart.
4	Don’t YouSimple Minds		A refreshing song that keeps repeating 'Don't forget'
5	AloneHeart		Expressing the desire to monopolize one’s lover
6	Misty HeartQuarterflash		Singing a resolve to live strongly even after heartbreak
7	Didn’t We Almost Have It AllWhitney Houston		Whitney’s vocal prowess blows away even the anger of a broken heart.
8	A Shadow of LoveBonnie Tyler		A song that expresses the loneliness of heartbreak through Bonnie Tyler’s powerful vocals.
9	The WinnerABBA		ABBA's quiet love song
10	Love stinksThe J. Geils Band		Heartbreak has a nasty smell and I want it to go away quickly.
11	If You LeaveOrchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark		Insert song from Pretty in Pink, breakup song
12	Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO		The classic song “Hard to Say,” which sings of the pain of heartbreak.
13	Hold Me NowThompson Twins		Wishing for reconciliation with my lover in a song that begins with a xylophone
14	Love BitesDef Leppard		It means that love requires resolve.
15	Every Rose Has Its ThornPoison		A love that hurts with thorns like a rose.
16	Missing YouJohn Waite		My true feelings want to see you—stubborn lyrics
17	Broken WingsMr. Mister		Let's rebuild our broken relationship
18	Immaculate LoveSoft Cell		A feeling of wanting to escape from a tainted love
19	Foolish BeatDebbie Gibson		Debbie Gibson’s vocal ability and positivity
20	Goodbye to YouSCANDAL		Songs to sing after a breakup to lift your spirits
21	The Magic of LoveTina Turner		Tina Turner’s distinctive voice and the theme of love
22	Come back to meJanet Jackson		The gentle loneliness of Janet’s breakup song
23	Careless WhisperGeorge Michael		Depicting the anguish of a man who regrets his infidelity
24	Don’t Wanna Lose YouGloria Estefan		I don't want to lose you
25	Shattered DreamsJohnny Hates Jazz		Betrayal and despair from heartbreak
26	SomedayGlass Tiger		A confident attitude and hope after heartbreak
27	I Hate Myself for Loving YouJoan Jett & The Blackhearts		A hard rock song expressing the anger of heartbreak
28	I am this muchNaked Eyes		Being unable to forget her after a breakup
29	Cold-heartedPaula Abdul		Blowing away the sorrow of a broken heart with hatred
30	Storm of LovePat Benatar		Love is a battlefield.
31	Here Comes the Rain AgainEurythmics		The sorrow of heartbreak that strikes every time it rains