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[2026] Western breakup songs: tear-jerking tracks to listen to when love ends

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

The more precious the relationship, the more painful the sorrow when it comes to an end.

Of course, some people choose to part ways on a positive note, and everyone’s feelings after a breakup are different.

In this article, we introduce classic Western songs that can help you face forward and take a new step after heartbreak, as well as sad songs that will sink right down with you.

From the latest hits and popular tracks to timeless breakup anthems, we offer a wide-ranging selection that crosses eras and genres.

If you’ve found this article right in the midst of heartbreak, you’re sure to discover the songs you need.

[2026] Western breakup songs: 10 tear-jerkers (61–70) to listen to when love ends

I’m Not There For YouJessie Murph

Jessie Murph – I’m Not There For You (Official Visualizer)

I'm Not There For YouJessie Murph

This work, whose demo gained support on TikTok as an “unreleased masterpiece,” received an official release in October 2025.

Jessie Murph, born in 2004, is a singer-songwriter whose genre-crossing sound and candid lyrics have earned her overwhelming support from younger audiences.

The song revisits material she began writing at 17, polished through her present-day perspective.

Its lyrics coolly draw a line—“I’m not there for you”—cutting lingering attachment without an emotional outburst, instead depicting a deliberate choice to preserve distance and personal boundaries.

Her husky vocals and hints of a Southern drawl lend warmth and humanity to the understated declaration of separation.

It’s a piece especially worth hearing for anyone facing the end of a relationship and seeking to reclaim themselves.

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Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra)Gotye

Gotye – Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra) [Official Music Video]

Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra)Gotye

Goyte is a popular singer-songwriter from Australia.

Although he was already well-known in his home country, the song that propelled him to global stardom was Somebody That I Used to Know, included on his 2011 album Making Mirrors and released as a single to massive worldwide success.

The light guitar backing, playful sound arrangement, and melodies shaped by an accent different from those in Europe and the U.S.

give the track a distinctive character.

With a female guest vocalist, the candid back-and-forth between a separated man and woman hits close to home for many listeners.

You might roll your eyes at the refusal to let go, but relationships between men and women rarely end neatly, do they?

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Wrong DirectionHailee Steinfeld

Hailee Steinfeld – Wrong Direction

Wrong DirectionHailee Steinfeld

With its majestic piano tones and a pure, girlish singing voice that draws you in, this is a song called “Wrong Direction” by Hailee Steinfeld.

It tells of a bitter breakup—escaping an unhealthy relationship yet still feeling heartache—an experience many can relate to.

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SLOW DANCING IN THE DARKJoji

Joji – SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK

SLOW DANCING IN THE DARKJoji

Joji is a Japan-born singer and rapper signed to 88rising, one of the most globally talked-about labels originating in Asia.

With the unique background of having first gained major popularity as a YouTuber, Joji released the R&B ballad “SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK” in 2018.

Its polished production and passionate vocals make it a standout track that showcases his undeniable talent as a musician.

The strikingly intense music video is highly suggestive, and it ties in with the lyrics, which portray a man’s state of mind: despite being tossed around by directionless emotions—like continuing to dance in the dark, just as the title suggests—he finds himself seeking “you” once again.

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Blow Me (One Last Kiss)P!nk

P!NK – Blow Me (Official Video)

Blow Me (One Last Kiss)P!nk

A quintessential strong woman, singer-songwriter Pink released “Blow Me (One Last Kiss),” a song that portrays a resilient woman who has pushed through the pain of a breakup and come out the other side.

Pink herself has experienced divorce, so she probably understands the pain of losing love and the struggle to move on better than anyone.

It’s a track that feels like talking to a dependable female friend.

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