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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: Tear-jerking tracks to listen to when love ends (161–170)

Lie To MeTate McRae x Ali Gatie

Tate McRae x Ali Gatie – lie to me (Official Video)

Lie To MeTate McRae x Ali Gatie

A beautiful duet by Canadian artists Tate McRae and Ali Gatie, this piece paints the wavering of trust with a rich melody.

Released in October 2020, it channels the pain of being betrayed by a partner through a gentle R&B rhythm.

The harmony woven by McRae’s airy, transparent vocals and Gatie’s emotive singing brilliantly portrays subtle feelings from both male and female perspectives.

The music video, filmed at Calgary’s Central Library over an 11-hour overnight shoot, leaves a strong impression with the pair’s emotional performance set against an urban nightscape.

It’s a recommended track for anyone who resonates with the turmoil of a heart caught between lies and truth.

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One More Danced4vd

d4vd – One More Dance (Official Video)

One More Danced4vd

A poignant breakup song by D4VD from the United States.

He sings of the emptiness after parting with someone dear, suffused with deep melancholy.

Centered on the lifespan of a rose, the track traces love from its beginning to its end.

Released in February 2025 as the lead single from the eagerly awaited debut album WITHERED, it carries a heartfelt wish to reclaim past happiness through music and dance.

Having started his music career from Fortnite gameplay streaming, he is also heavily influenced by anime and has garnered support from younger audiences with his unique worldview.

A proven talent, he has been featured on the soundtrack for Amazon Prime Video’s Invincible.

It’s a recommended listen for when you want to heal the pain of heartbreak or immerse yourself in memories of someone special.

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I’m SorryAli Gatie

Ali Gatie – I’m Sorry ( Official Music Video)

I'm SorryAli Gatie

A love song released by Ali Gatie, known for his sweet vocals, is drawing attention.

Dropped in January 2024, the track is a beautiful three-and-a-half-minute piece that lyrically weaves together regret and reflection in love.

Its melody line, a seamless fusion of pop and R&B, leaves a strong impression.

Born in 1997, Gatie crafts lyrics that flow like a single unbroken line, gently embracing the hearts of listeners nursing a broken heart.

His signature style—renowned for vividly portraying emotion—is alive and well here.

If you’re looking to have your post-breakup feelings stirred, give this song a listen and let it shake you to your core.

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SoftlyArlo Parks

Arlo Parks – Softly (Official Video)

SoftlyArlo Parks

The outcome of a romance varies from person to person, and some people part ways amicably.

For those folks, I recommend the song “Softly.” It’s by Arlo Parks, a singer-songwriter from South London, and it’s a gem that captures both the fragility of heartbreak and the strength to keep moving forward.

The melody perfectly matches that mood—subtle yet upbeat in its arrangement.

Definitely give it a listen.

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I Still BelieveBrenda K. Starr

I Still Believe (English)

I Still BelieveBrenda K. Starr

I think it’s a song that conveys a bittersweet love—continuing to think of and believe in someone, even though you can’t be together now, trusting that you’ll be together again someday.

Listening to this song makes me feel calm.

Please check it out.

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