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

50 Ways to Say GoodbyeTrain

Train – 50 Ways to Say Goodbye (Official Video)

A track about making excuses for a heartbreak to a friend.

It was released in 2012 by the American pop rock band Train.

The production team Espionage, who have also worked on tracks for Beyoncé and Chris Brown, was involved in its production.

Only OneYellowcard

Yellowcard – Only One (Official Music Video)

Yellowcard is a rock band with a rare lineup that includes a violinist.

The presence of the violin adds beauty to their heavier songs.

This track is a rock ballad, and the violin amplifies the emotion, making it deeply moving.

Ordinary WorldDuran Duran

Duran Duran – Ordinary World (Official Music Video)

A track released in 1992 by the British band Duran Duran.

It was inspired by lead vocalist Simon Le Bon’s grief and sense of loss following a friend’s death.

The track has been covered by artists such as Sons of Serendip and Paul Anka.

The BleedingFive Finger Death Punch

Five Finger Death Punch – The Bleeding – Music Video

A track released in 2007 by Five Finger Death Punch, a heavy metal band from Las Vegas active since 2005.

The music video, directed by Bradley Scott, was filmed in Los Angeles and features actress Danielle Harris.

Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis

Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger (Official Video)

A song by Oasis, a band that continues to be loved by music fans around the world even after their breakup.

It’s included on their 1995 album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?.

It’s said to be a breakup song about feelings for a former lover, but there’s also talk that it came from a misheard snippet of improvised humming and doesn’t really have a deep meaning.