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 (41–50)
RuinUSHER, Pheelz
A heart-stirring track by Usher and Pheelz that portrays the pain of heartbreak and a journey of self-recovery.
The protagonist’s complex emotions—deeply wounded by a past relationship and hesitant to start a new one—merge with a rhythmic beat.
Released on February 2, 2024, and included on Usher’s album Coming Home, the song features a fresh sound that blends R&B with Afrobeats.
The music video, directed by renowned filmmaker Dave Meyers, beautifully captures the song’s emotional journey.
It may be the kind of song that stays by your side as you overcome heartbreak and take a new step forward.
I hate u, I love ugnash ft. olivia o’brien
An emotional track about the aftermath of a breakup.
It’s a collaboration between American singer-rapper Gnash and singer Olivia O’Brien.
A piano ballad with minimal beats, it was released as a digital download in 2016.
I Can’t Fall in Love Without YouZara Larsson
A track by Swedish singer-songwriter Zara Larsson.
It is included on her 2017 album So Good.
Described as a “sweet, postmodern pop album,” it reached the Top 10 on charts around the world.
ImpossibleJames Arthur
Originally released in 2010 by Shontelle, this track was first performed in this cover version by James Arthur during the final of the TV show X Factor.
In the first two days after its December 2012 release, it recorded over 187,000 downloads.
Used To Love YouGwen Stefani
A ballad released in 2015 by Gwen Stefani.
It is said to have been inspired by her divorce from Gavin Rossdale.
It was first performed live at the MasterCard Priceless Surprises concert held in New York in October 2015.
Please Don’t GoJoel Adams
Joel Adams is an Australian pop singer-songwriter.
He is also known for appearing on the TV show The X Factor in 2012 when he was 15 years old.
This track is his debut single, released in 2015.
In 2016, it was covered by Francesca Ani.
Here I AmTom Odell
A track by British singer-songwriter Tom Odell, created together with Andy Burrows, the drummer of Razorlight and one of his close friends.
It was released in 2016, became a hit around the world, and is included on the album Wrong Crowd.