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)
Lejos De TiThe Marías
A bittersweet yet beautiful dream-pop number that portrays a deep yearning and sense of loss for a loved one far away.
The lyrics, which symbolically express self-liberation while keeping a cool distance from a past relationship, truly resonate.
The line “Now you realize my worth” conveys a strong will to overcome heartbreak and pursue personal growth.
Released in May 2024, this piece showcases The Marías’ delicate, emotionally rich expressiveness to the fullest.
It’s a song I highly recommend to anyone looking to find closure from a past romance and make a fresh start.
LOST BOYTroye Sivan
A track by Troye Sivan, a South African–Australian singer-songwriter.
It’s a dreamy synth-pop track included on the 2015 album Blue Neighbourhood.
The album was a hit worldwide and earned gold certification in three countries.
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.