Hidden gems of breakup songs in Western music. Recommended popular tracks.

Burning HouseCam

Cam – Burning House (Official Video)

A track by American country music singer Cam, released as a digital download in 2015.

Within 24 hours of its release, it reached the top 20 on the iTunes chart.

The track has been certified Platinum in the United States.

Things HappenDawes

Dawes – Things Happen (Official Video)

Dawes is a folk rock band formed in Los Angeles in 2009.

This track is included on the 2015 album All Your Favorite Bands.

It reached No.

6 on the U.S.

airplay chart.

EnoughDelta Goodrem feat. Gizzle

Delta Goodrem – Enough (feat. Gizzle) (Official Video)

A collaboration between Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem and Los Angeles artist Gizzle.

It’s a pop track incorporating elements of hip-hop, released in 2016, which reached No.

7 on the New Zealand charts.

HurtsEmeli Sande

Emeli Sandé – Hurts

An energetic and passionate power ballad released as a digital download in 2016 by Scottish artist Emeli Sandé.

The track, which sings about the pain of love, became a hit in the United States and various European countries.

My ImmortalEvanescence

Evanescence – My Immortal

A heart-wrenching breakup song characterized by its striking piano melody and emotionally rich vocals.

Included on the 2003 album “Fallen,” it became a major hit.

Amy Lee’s powerful voice beautifully conveys the sorrow and pain of a lost friendship.

The lyrics—“Even if you’re gone, your presence still remains”—capture how someone important can linger in your heart even after parting ways.

Written from the experience of a long-standing friendship suddenly coming to an end, this song offers comfort not only to those who’ve endured romantic breakups but to anyone who has said goodbye to someone dear.

Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveon

GIVĒON – Heartbreak Anniversary (Official Music Video)

An R&B song that quietly laments lost love.

This ballad, themed around the pain of heartbreak and its anniversary, resonates with Giveon’s deep baritone voice.

Lyrics depicting deflating balloons and objects left behind by an ex as memories vividly express the ache of a broken heart.

Released in March 2020, the track garnered major attention as Giveon’s debut single.

It was nominated for a Grammy and lit up charts around the world.

Embracing those who know the pain of heartbreak, it has become a beloved song that many listeners deeply relate to.

ColorsHalsey

Halsey – Colors (Official Music Video)

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.