Top Western Breakup Songs [2026]

Amnesia5 Seconds of Summer64rank/position

5 Seconds of Summer – Amnesia

This is a song called “Amnesia,” released in 2014 by the Australian rock band 5 Seconds of Summer.

It’s a poignant breakup song told from a male perspective.

Because it’s painful to keep remembering a lost love, it conveys a desperate wish to just become amnesiac and forget everything.

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Yoimachi Jēn

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Let GoCentral Cee65rank/position

Central Cee – Let Go [Music Video]

A song by Central Cee, a rapper leading the UK rap scene, depicting the complex emotions of heartbreak.

Over a wistful melody that samples Passenger’s hit “Let Her Go,” the track captures the interplay between lingering attachment to an ex and putting on a brave face, all set to a quintessential UK drill beat.

Many people know the feeling of remembering someone more the harder you try to forget them.

Released in December 2022, the song’s introspective expression resonated widely and earned a BRIT Awards nomination.

It’s not just about dwelling in sadness—when you want the strength to take the next step, listening to it might just offer some comfort.

To Be With YouMr. BIG66rank/position

Mr. Big – To Be With You 4K Video

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BIG’s signature song, released in 1991, that topped the U.S.

charts for four consecutive weeks.

It’s about a man confessing his long-held feelings after the woman he loves experiences heartbreak.

The song overflows with the gentleness of a man toward the woman he cares for—a one-sided love song that makes both men and women swoon.

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Hito Sui

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Christina Aguilera – Fighter (Official HD Video)

A track released in 2003 by American singer-songwriter Christina Aguilera.

It’s a powerful song that fuses R&B and rock elements and reached the Top 10 on charts around the world.

The music video features Aguilera wearing a black velvet kimono.

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Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe! (Official Lyric Video)

Singer-songwriter Chappell Roan has won support for her distinctive style that incorporates 1980s synth-pop.

“Good Luck, Babe!” is a breakup song that stands out among her works for its intensely charged emotions.

Released in April 2024, it portrays a defiant bravado toward an ex who hid their true self and chose a different path, insisting they’ll eventually regret it.

Amazingly, she is said to have written the lyrics in just three minutes out of anger.

The catchy sound co-written with Dan Nigro highlights the inner strength beneath the heartbreak.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to prove someone wrong or face a breakup with bold determination.

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Jaymes Young – Happiest Year [Official Music Video]

A song by singer-songwriter Jaymes Young that portrays the end of a heartbreaking love.

The complex emotions of gratitude and regret toward a lost lover resonate alongside his gentle vocals.

The words “thank you for the happiest year of my life” carry a wistful sense of time gone by.

Released in January 2019, the track struck a chord with many and became a hot topic on social media.

It’s a song that supports those who, while bearing the pain of a breakup, wish to have the strength to be grateful for the experience.

Recommended for anyone who has gone through a painful farewell or wants to look back on memories with someone dear.

I TryMacy Gray70rank/position

Macy Gray – I Try (Official Video)

A track released in 1999 by American musician Macy Gray.

It’s a sad track featuring a sweet melody and samples David Axelrod’s 1968 track “Song of Innocence.” The daydream-themed music video was filmed in New York.