Top Western Breakup Songs [2026]

FlowersMiley Cyrus29rank/position

Miley Cyrus – Flowers (Official Video)

Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus, whose distinctive husky voice captivates audiences around the world.

Among her songs, this track powerfully sings about bouncing back from heartbreak.

Its lyrics, which celebrate the joy of loving yourself more than the sorrow of a breakup, resonated with many.

The disco-inspired, upbeat sound alone can lift your spirits.

Released as a single in January 2023 and serving as the lead track from the album “Endless Summer Vacation,” it achieved the remarkable feat of winning two awards at the 66th Grammy Awards.

It’s also known for being performed on a Disney+ special.

It’s the perfect song when you want a confidence boost or to lift your mood.

Be sure to check it out.

The One That Got AwayKaty Perry30rank/position

Katy Perry – The One That Got Away (Official Music Video)

An emotional song by Katy Perry.

It’s a love song that looks back on a teenage romance that can never be reclaimed, and in the music video, he is depicted as having died in an accident.

“No matter how much I think about him, he’s no longer here”—it’s a sad piece like that.

It’s up-tempo with an easy-to-sing melody, so be sure to give it a try.

One Last TimeAriana Grande31rank/position

Ariana Grande – One Last Time (Official Video)

The lyrics convey a poignant feeling—asking for just one more chance, reflecting on one’s past actions, pleading for just one more time, and then promising to disappear from your sight—that made me want to listen to the song over and over.

There are times when we think, “I should have done this back then.” Listening to this song makes me want to be honest with myself.

BreakevenThe Script32rank/position

The Script – Breakeven (Official Video)

A song by the Irish band The Script.

It’s a poignant breakup song about a heart shattered into pieces by lost love.

The heavy lyrics are sung over a refreshing melody, which makes the sadness all the more palpable.

It’s a song meant to be sung out loud, boldly and with a liberating feel.

If I Were A BoyBeyoncé33rank/position

Beyoncé – If I Were A Boy

This is a song about a woman who was betrayed by someone important to her.

It expresses the feeling of, “If it were me, I would never betray her,” so I think many women can relate to it.

If you’re a woman who has suffered a painful betrayal, please give it a listen.

StrongerKelly Clarkson34rank/position

Kelly Clarkson – Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) [Official Video]

“You think I’m hurt? It’s the hard times that make you stronger”—the fierce message sent to an ex that made Kelly Clarkson’s massive hit a hot topic.

It also became popular as an anthem cheering on those suffering from heartbreak.

With its bold, powerful sound, it’s a song that feels great to sing.

CirclesPost Malone35rank/position

Post Malone – Circles

If you’re looking for a slightly unconventional breakup song, I recommend ‘Circles.’ Just listening to the melody, it doesn’t quite feel like a breakup song, does it? But actually, the lyrics are pretty clingy.

It’s a breakup song that skillfully expresses the weaker side of a man.

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