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 (31–40)
ColdMaroon 5 ft. Future
A collaboration between the American pop rock band Maroon 5 and the rapper Future.
The song is about lost love.
The track was first performed live on the TV program The Ellen DeGeneres Show in February 2017.
BetterMeghan Trainor ft. Yo Gotti
A track that sings about a broken relationship.
It’s a collaboration between American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor and Memphis rapper Yo Gotti.
Featuring a tropical beat, it reached No.
27 on the U.S.
charts.
LostMichael Bublé
A heart-stirring ballad from Canadian artist Michael Bublé.
It voices the pain of heartbreak and the hope of renewal, offering comfort to listeners.
Included on the album “Call Me Irresponsible,” it was released as a single in November 2007.
Born from the breakup with his former fiancée, this song captivates with Bublé’s emotive vocals and beautiful melody.
It was also featured in the American TV series “NCIS,” bringing solace to many.
A must-listen for anyone suffering from heartbreak or standing at a crossroads in life.
Used To Be YoungMiley Cyrus
A song where Miley Cyrus’s voice resonates as she looks back on the past while carrying the pain of heartbreak.
It evokes the nostalgia of “when we were young” and a tender affection for “who I am now.” Released in August 2023, the track appears on the reissue of her eighth album, Endless Summer Vacation.
Reflecting on her younger self from a decade ago, it also drew attention for its music video featuring a Mickey Mouse T-shirt, emblematic of her Disney era.
It’s a song that gently supports anyone trying to overcome heartbreak and take a new step forward.
THE LONELIESTMåneskin
A song whose wistful melody and striking lyrics resonate deeply.
It’s filled with the ache of lost love and the bittersweet feeling that the time spent loving was beautiful nonetheless.
While carrying the pain of losing someone dear, it expresses gratitude for the moments shared.
Released in October 2022, this track is an ambitious step from rock into a more mellow direction.
Its luxurious-feeling music video also drew attention.
It’s a song that stands by those who want to look forward even as they bear the pain of heartbreak—one you’ll want to listen to quietly at night, as it seeps into your heart.