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 Western breakup songs. Recommended popular tracks (11–20)
Summer RainSia
A track by Australian singer-songwriter Sia.
It is said to have originally been written for Christina Aguilera and was included as a Target bonus track on the 2016 album “This Is Acting.”
Two GhostsHarry Styles
The poignant ballad woven by British artist Harry Styles delicately portrays a lost love.
Set to a melody infused with country and folk-rock elements, it reflects on memories with a former lover and the changes that followed.
Released in August 2017, the song appears on the album “Harry Styles” and captured the hearts of many fans.
With its distinctive slide guitar, the piece symbolically expresses a relationship that has ended and personal transformation.
It’s a recommended track for those seeking to heal the pain of heartbreak or to reflect on their past selves.
HelloAdele
A ballad released by Adele in 2015.
It recorded over one million downloads within a week of release.
The music video, directed by Xavier Dolan, was filmed in the countryside near Montreal.
It was sampled in Busta Rhymes’ 2015 track of the same name.
I’m SorryAli Gatie
A heartbreak song filled with aching love and regret arrived in January 2024.
This work is packed with the charm of Canadian singer-songwriter Ali Gatie.
Over three and a half minutes, feelings for a loved one are expressed over a melody that exquisitely blends pop and R&B.
The lyrics, sung in a sweet voice, convey a heartfelt desire for forgiveness and an honest admission of mistakes.
Listening to this track might make you empathize with the pain of a breakup or reconsider your relationship with someone important.
It’s a song that will gently stay by the side of anyone struggling with love.
WILDFLOWERBillie Eilish
This song by American artist Billie Eilish portrays the guilt of a protagonist who, while trying to comfort a friend after a breakup, ends up getting involved with that friend’s ex.
With delicate vocals and a soothing beat, the track blends elements of soft rock and pop to create a sound that resonates deeply with listeners.
Featured on the May 2024 album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, it stands out for lyrics that express complex emotions with striking simplicity.
It was also performed on Saturday Night Live in October of the same year, capturing the hearts of many.
Highly recommended for anyone who has experienced heartbreak or complicated relationships, as it’s sure to evoke empathy.