Breakup songs by Western bands. World-famous classics and popular tracks.

I Don’t CareApocalyptica ft. Adam Gontier

I Don’t Care

A collaboration between the Finnish hard rock band Apocalyptica and Adam Gontier, the vocalist of Three Days Grace.

Released in 2008, it reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

The track was featured in TV shows such as Smallville.

The ScientistColdplay

Coldplay – The Scientist (Official 4K Video)

This song, with its heartrending piano tones lingering in your ears, is by the British rock band Coldplay.

It’s included on their 2002 album “A Rush of Blood to the Head.” The lyrics express the frustration of not knowing how the person you love feels.

The music video that uses reverse playback is also striking.

Telephone LineElectric Light Orchestra

ELO (Electric Light Orchestra) – Telephone Line

Electric Light Orchestra, commonly known as ELO, is a rock band from the United Kingdom.

They have numerous hit songs and a large fan base in Japan.

This work is a single they released in 1976.

Its emotional, memorable melody line shines with an evergreen brilliance.

The lyrics depict the lingering feelings of a man who can’t let go of his former partner.

AloneHeart

Heart – Alone

A rock ballad released in 1987 by the American rock band Heart.

It’s a breakup song that reached the Top 10 on charts around the world.

In 2008, it was covered by the Canadian singer Celine Dion.

Last Train HomeLostprophets

LOSTPROPHETS – Last Train Home

Lostprophets is a British band, and because the vocalist of Lostprophets and the vocalist of My Chemical Romance were known to be close, they were loved by fans of both bands.

Many of their songs are emotional throughout, and this track, too, conveys a palpable sense of wistfulness.