Hidden gems of breakup songs in Western music. Recommended popular tracks.
This is a playlist of Western breakup songs that will stay by your side when you’re heartbroken or have chosen a painful goodbye.
Even if you usually prefer Japanese music, when it’s too hard to even listen to breakup stories unfolding in the lyrics, it might be good to try listening to Western music.
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Hidden gems of breakup songs in Western music. Recommended popular tracks (1–10)
The AlibiDylan
This is a breakup song by Dylan, a rising British singer-songwriter, released in February 2024.
It skillfully portrays the pain of being betrayed by a loved one and the complex emotions of continuing to love them despite everything.
The lyric “If there were a crime, I’d be standing by your side” conveys deep affection for the other person and the struggle with lost trust.
Dylan’s emotionally rich vocals and polished sound beautifully express the heartache.
It’s a song that will resonate with those who still feel attached to a past relationship or who want to heal from the pain of heartbreak.
Black SunDeath Cab for Cutie
A sad yet affectionate electropop track.
It was released in 2016 by American singer-songwriter Halsey.
The music video, filmed in a Gothic-style house in Los Angeles, was directed by Tim Mattia, who has also worked on projects for acts like The Pretty Reckless.
October 25thSadie Jean
This is a song by Sadie Jean that paints a bittersweet autumn memory.
Set to a gentle melody, it recounts memories of heartbreak from when she was sixteen.
The specific date of October 25 serves as a trigger that vividly brings back past events.
The lyric about “repeating the same lesson over and over” conveys her determination to overcome the pain of a breakup.
The track is included on the EP “Simple Like 17,” released in December 2023.
It’s a recommended listen when you’re in the mood to reflect on past relationships or soothe the sting of heartbreak.
Fake LoveDrake
A track by the Canadian rapper Drake, released as a digital download in 2016.
It incorporates R&B beats and is inspired by The O’Jays’ 1972 track “Back Stabbers.” It became a hit worldwide, reaching No.
1 on the charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
You Don’t Know LoveOlly Murs
An up-tempo dance-pop track released as a digital download in 2016 by British singer-songwriter Olly Murs.
The song addresses a lack of understanding about love and became a hit in Australia and various European countries.