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.

Playlist

Hidden gems of breakup songs in Western music. Recommended popular tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	The OneThe Chainsmokers		A moving song that depicts a love with no end in sight.
2	HappierEd Sheeran		A global hit song that sings about the emotions of parting
3	DangerouslyCharlie Puth		Charlie Puth's moving pop ballad
4	SorryTyler Royale		Tyler Royal’s wistful farewell song
5	MercyShawn Mendes		A moving song by a Canadian singer
6	The AlibiDylan		An emotional song depicting the pain of heartbreak and the struggles of love
7	Black SunDeath Cab for Cutie		A sad and affectionate electropop song
8	October 25thSadie Jean		A song that sings about bittersweet memories of autumn
9	Fake LoveDrake		Drake’s massive hit, a classic with an R&B flavor
10	You Don’t Know LoveOlly Murs		Olly Murs's dance-pop hit song
11	Summer RainSia		A song produced by Sia, included on the album
12	Two GhostsHarry Styles		Harry Styles's wistful heartbreak ballad
13	HelloAdele		The massive hit of Adele’s moving ballad “Hello.”
14	I’m SorryAli Gatie		A poignant song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and of forgiveness
15	WILDFLOWERBillie Eilish		Billie Eilish’s heart-wrenching breakup song
16	Burning HouseCam		Country singer Cam's hit song
17	Things HappenDawes		Signature songs of the folk-rock band Dawes
18	EnoughDelta Goodrem feat. Gizzle		A collaboration song by Delta and Gizzle
19	HurtsEmeli Sande		A masterpiece that sings of the energetic pangs of love
20	My ImmortalEvanescence		Songs that resonate in the heart with the pain of heartbreak
21	Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveon		Giveon’s masterpiece that portrays the pain of heartbreak
22	ColorsHalsey		A sad and affectionate electropop song
23	Happiest YearJaymes Young		A poignant song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and gratitude
24	Forever Don’t LastJazmine Sullivan		A sorrowful ballad, a song shining on the charts
25	Piece Of MindKehlani		The signature song from Kehlani’s debut album
26	goodbyeKelly Clarkson		A song that overcomes the pain of heartbreak and expresses self-affirmation
27	Fingers CrossedLauren Spencer Smith		A timeless heartbreak song that resonates with the heart
28	Forget MeLewis Capaldi		A moving song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the determination to move forward
29	BLUEMarina And The Diamonds		Signature song of the album “Froot”
30	RadioMalice K		Music from the radio and the sorrow of a broken heart
31	ColdMaroon 5 ft. Future		A heartbreak song by Maroon 5 and Future
32	BetterMeghan Trainor ft. Yo Gotti		A Megan Trainor song that depicts a broken relationship
33	LostMichael Bublé		A heart-stirring ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the hope of renewal.
34	Used To Be YoungMiley Cyrus		A song about overcoming the pain of heartbreak and finding the courage to move forward.
35	THE LONELIESTMåneskin		A moving song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the beauty of love
36	FamousNathan Sykes		Nathan S, a singer from the United Kingdom...
37	Lift Me UpRihanna		Singing about the pain of heartbreak and the feelings for a loved one
38	Call It OffShamir		Shamir’s music, noteworthy albums
39	Elastic Heart feat. Shia LaBeouf & Maddie ZieglerSia		Sia’s iconic song that portrays the anguish of love
40	CruelSnakehips ft. ZAYN		A song by Snakehips and Zayn
41	Lejos De TiThe Marías		A beautiful song about overcoming heartbreak and personal growth
42	LOST BOYTroye Sivan		A fantastical synth-pop hit song
43	RuinUSHER, Pheelz		A heart-stirring masterpiece that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the journey of self-recovery
44	I hate u, I love ugnash ft. olivia o’brien		Gnash’s song that depicts the pain of heartbreak
45	I Can’t Fall in Love Without YouZara Larsson		Popular pop album tracks by Zara Larsson
46	ImpossibleJames Arthur		Cheryl’s hit song, covered by James
47	Used To Love YouGwen Stefani		A Gwen Stefani song filled with post-divorce emotions
48	Please Don’t GoJoel Adams		Young singer-songwriter from Australia
49	Here I AmTom Odell		A famous song by Tom Odell and Andy Burrows
50	Broken AnywayRyan Adams		Album tracks under the Adams name are popular worldwide.