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)
FamousNathan Sykes
A soulful ballad released as a digital download in 2016 by British singer Nathan Sykes.
Inspired by his breakup with Ariana Grande, the track was produced with involvement from Harmony Samuels, who has also worked on songs for artists like Jennifer Lopez.
Lift Me UpRihanna
It’s a heart-wrenching breakup song sung by Rihanna, the world-renowned singer from Barbados.
Written for the soundtrack of the film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, it was released in October 2022.
The lyrics, filled with thoughts for someone who has passed away, and Rihanna’s powerful vocals resonate deeply.
It expresses the feelings of longing for a loved one who is gone and the wish to feel their warm embrace once more.
I think it’s a song that offers comfort to those who have lost someone important or are trying to move on from a goodbye.
Call It OffShamir
A track by Shamir, a Las Vegas singer-songwriter active since 2014.
It’s included on the 2015 album “Ratchet,” which was selected by Spin magazine as one of “The 50 Best Albums of 2015.”
Elastic Heart feat. Shia LaBeouf & Maddie ZieglerSia
An epic power ballad that portrays love and conflict.
Australia’s Sia masterfully captures the complexities of human relationships.
The lyrics, which sing of having a resilient heart yet still having limits, will resonate with many.
Released in October 2013 as part of the soundtrack for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, it was later included on the album 1000 Forms of Fear.
The music video features actor Shia LaBeouf and dancer Maddie Ziegler, and drew attention as a highly artistic work.
A recommended track for anyone looking to overcome the pain of love.
CruelSnakehips ft. ZAYN
A collaboration between the British electronic music duo Snakehips and singer-songwriter Zayn.
It was released in 2016 and samples Janet Jackson’s 1986 track “The Pleasure Principle (LP Version).”