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 Masterpieces and Popular Tracks (81–90)
Cryin’Aerosmith
A single by the American hard rock band Aerosmith, released in 1993.
It was the third single taken from that year’s album “Get a Grip.” The song portrays a man’s feelings as he faces the end of love, deeply hurt and unsure of how to move forward.
it’s my lifeBon Jovi
What’s a broken heart, anyway?! So you got dumped—so what?! In the span of a long, long life, it’s just a fleeting moment! It’s sure to make you see it as a trivial problem.
This is my life—I’ll get over this heartbreak and come out of it a renewed version of myself! It’ll convince you of that.
Happy songBring Me The Horizon
Listen to this when you’re consumed with hatred for the person who dumped you—so much that you could almost kill them.
Contrary to its title, “Happy Song,” it’s an intensely cathartic track that’s great for relieving stress.
Belt it out at karaoke and you’ll stop caring about the guy who dumped you.
YellowColdplay
All of Coldplay’s songs are gentle and calming, and Yellow, by far, is a song that truly touches the heart.
The guitar sound, the tone of the vocals—everything slips right into your mind, making it a very relaxing song.
It helps mend a broken heart.
Every Love That Ever WasHome Video
When you’re feeling down after a heartbreak, I’d love for you to listen to this song while watching its music video.
The sound that lets you feel the vastness of the universe and the gentle synth tones will soothe a heart that’s on the verge of breaking.
When you’re struggling, I recommend grand, expansive songs like this.
Goodbye Never Felt So BadJames Bay
This is a rock song by British singer-songwriter James Bay.
Set to a driving sound, it portrays the sorrow of a woman who’s been dumped by her lover.
It’s striking how it conveys her sadness through various metaphors.
Though the theme is heartrending, the powerful vocals and sound might still give you a boost.
Tear-jerking Western breakup songs: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (91–100)
CryJamestown Story
It touches the heart not only when you’re heartbroken, but also when something unpleasant has happened.
When someone asks “What’s wrong?” in such a gentle way, you feel like opening up, and it helps heal the hurt.
If you listen when you feel like crying, I think the tears will come easily.