Tear-jerking Western breakup songs: recommended classics and popular hits
For some reason, when we’re heartbroken, we feel like listening to Western music, don’t we?
A lot of the lyrics are quite serious or even ruthless, but the melodies are always moving.
It’s okay even if you don’t understand the lyrics.
When you’re nursing a broken heart, try listening to this list.
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Tear-jerking Western breakup songs: recommended classics and popular tracks (41–50)
Lonely DancersConan Gray
This is a bittersweet breakup song that portrays people trying to heal the pain of heartbreak on the dance floor.
It sings of those carrying loneliness and heartache finding connection and comfort through dance.
Released in February 2024, the track is included on Conan Gray’s third album, “Found Heaven,” and has already recorded about 1.3 million streams.
It’s recommended not only for those who want to mend a broken heart, but also for those trying to move forward.
Its heartfelt melody and relatable lyrics are sure to enrich the listener’s soul.
Ordinary WorldDuran Duran
A work released by Duran Duran in 1993, it became their first hit in a while.
Reaching No.
3 on the U.S.
charts, the song describes the emotions of a man who, after a breakup, moves away but can’t forget his ex.
In quiet, unguarded moments, memories of the fun times they shared suddenly bubble up—yet despite all that, the world keeps turning just the same.
No Touch in Love (Never Gonna Fall in Love Again)Eric Carmen
A solo number released in 1975 by Eric Carmen, formerly the vocalist of the Raspberries.
Sung while he accompanies himself on piano, this song is a bittersweet breakup ballad.
It’s also well known for incorporating part of the melody from the third movement of Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No.
2.
Lead Me OnFLETCHER
FLETCHER’s new song, released in January 2024, is a beautiful ballad where heartbreak and hope intertwine.
It poignantly portrays the pain of an unrequited love while being unable to let go of feelings for the other person.
As a lead single from the album “In Search of the Antidote,” it has drawn attention for its lyrics and melody that resonate deeply with listeners.
Fletcher’s delicate vocals brilliantly express complex emotions.
It’s a heartwarming track that offers comfort to anyone struggling with love—perfect for times when you want to heal the pain of heartbreak or face your own feelings.
Shake It OutFlorence & The Machine
A song that has also been covered on the dramas ‘SMASH’ and ‘Glee.’ It’s said that during the recording of this track, they were a bit hungover and didn’t know what kind of song it would turn out to be, so the days before and after the session felt a bit strange.