Ranking of Western Love Songs [2026]

UnfaithfulRihanna22rank/position

Rihanna – Unfaithful (Official Music Video)

For those looking for a slightly deranged breakup song, I recommend “Unfaithful.” The lyrics are basically an orthodox breakup song, but the chorus ends with the chilling line, “I don’t want to be a murderer.” It portrays the feelings of a woman who catches the person she loves with another woman—raw and terrifying, right? (lol) The melody is also heavy, matching the lyrics perfectly.

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When I Was Your ManBruno Mars23rank/position

Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man (Official Music Video)

A poignant piano ballad that sings of heartbreak and regret.

Written from the perspective of a man who has lost his lover by American artist Bruno Mars, the song captures the complex emotions of regretting past mistakes while still wishing happiness for the other person.

Released in January 2013, it appears on the album “Unorthodox Jukebox” and became a worldwide hit, reaching No.

1 on the U.S.

Billboard charts.

With its simple piano accompaniment and powerful vocals, it’s recommended for those seeking to heal the pain of a broken heart or to reaffirm their feelings for someone special.

Secret Love SongLittle Mix ft. Jason Derulo24rank/position

Little Mix – Secret Love Song (Official Video) ft. Jason Derulo

The collaboration song “Secret Love Song” by Little Mix and Jason Derulo portrays a forbidden romance between a man and a woman who can’t be together in public.

Rather than a song about regretting an affair, it focuses on the couple’s love despite the relationship being forbidden.

While songs like this often depict more mature relationships, this one presents a relatively youthful love story.

It was also commercially successful, winning the Teen Choice Award for Love Song.

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Blank SpaceTaylor Swift25rank/position

Taylor Swift – Blank Space

This song portrays the tumult of romance with humor and irony.

Taylor Swift cleverly turns the way the media treats her on its head, exaggerating the image of a woman who dates a lot.

The lyric about writing a new lover’s name on a “blank space” symbolizes the cycle of relationships.

Released in November 2014, it spent seven consecutive weeks at number one in the U.S.

It received high praise from critics and was nominated for a Grammy Award.

It’s a recommended track for those who’ve experienced heartbreak and want to take a closer look at themselves.

SorryBeyoncé26rank/position

Beyoncé – Sorry (Video)

Beyoncé’s iconic track “Sorry” is filled with anger.

She had been dating the rapper JAY-Z, but they broke up after he cheated.

It’s said that “Sorry” channels that anger.

It’s basically full-on beef (lol).

The lyrics read like, “I don’t care about you one bit anymore,” and so on.

The hip-hop-leaning production also makes it feel super beefy (lol).

Definitely check it out!

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Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen27rank/position

Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe

Carly Rae Jepsen’s 2012 hit about giving her crush her phone number and saying, “Call me.” Her cute vocals are sure to make your heart skip a beat.

The music video is captivating, set up like a love story, and its shocking ending will make you laugh.

What do you mean?Justin Bieber28rank/position

Justin Bieber – What Do You Mean? Japanese Translation

Justin Bieber’s hit song “What Do You Mean?” became a worldwide smash.

Haven’t you ever broken up without understanding the reason, thinking, “Why? What does that mean? I don’t really get it”? It’s the perfect song for times like that.