Tear-jerking Western breakup songs: recommended classics and popular hits

Lost in loveAir Supply

Air Supply – Lost In Love

For some reason, when I listen to this song, I can’t help but picture a seaside at dusk: the sound of waves and a sky painted orange.

It makes me feel as if I’ve actually gone to the ocean, and it’s so soothing.

If you’re tired from love and in need of healing, please give this song a listen!

Bad DayDaniel Powter

Daniel Powter – Bad Day (Official Music Video) [HD]

When I’m heartbroken and wondering why, listening to this song makes me feel like maybe I was just unlucky, and it lightens my heart a little.

It’s a song that, though it makes me feel really down, somehow helps me look forward.

I felt it was a song that could make things even a little easier emotionally.

Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles

Eagles – Hotel California (Live 1977) (Official Video) [HD]

The wistful loneliness of the ’70s is irresistible.

It fills me with nostalgia and makes me feel like heartbreak doesn’t matter anymore.

The vocalist’s voice really touches my heart and puts me in an emotional mood.

It leaves me with a curious, almost surreal feeling—and somehow, it soothes my broken heart.

The ReasonHoobastank

Hoobastank – The Reason (Official Music Video)

This song captures the bittersweet emotions of a man who deeply regrets having hurt her and decides to leave her in order to change himself.

With a relaxed tempo and a gentle, emotional tone, it’s the kind of song that might make you cry when you listen to it after a breakup.

When She Was MineLawson

Lawson – When She Was Mine

It’s not that shop with the blue sign.

A breakup song that was a hit in the UK.

When she was mine.

What once felt normal—having her by my side—now, she’s no longer there.

Let your heart be moved by the bittersweet melody beneath its refreshing tone.

I Don’t Love YouMy Chemical Romance

My Chemical Romance – I Don’t Love You [Official Music Video] [HD]

It’s a rock ballad by My Chemical Romance, who don’t often do love songs.

The lyrics are about a breakup—bringing up the end of a relationship while putting on a brave face, which makes it all the more heartbreaking.

The music video is retro, quirky, and cute, so I especially recommend women enjoy the song together with the MV.

Now You’re Not HereSwing Out Sister

Swing Out Sister – Now youre not here No Scrub LIVE

I think everyone has felt, after breaking up with someone they deeply love, that they want to quickly forget their feelings for that person.

I really like lyrics that seem to speak on behalf of people with those feelings.

I think it’s a song that many girls can relate to.