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

heartbreakermichael speaks

Michael Speaks Heartbreaker 1995

This is a classic love song by Michael Speaks, showcasing high-energy R&B vocals over a track that samples Al Johnson’s masterpiece “I’ll Be Back for More.” The lyrics, which explore what causes heartbreak, are tinged with melancholy, and the contrast between the sorrow and the underlying strength makes it a truly moving track.

loveterri walker

Terri Walker – L O V E

This is a classic love song by Terri Walker, known for her cool yet powerful R&B style.

With strong vocals and a pleasing guitar riff, the lyrical world of love is rhythmically aligned with the vocals in a way that can move you to tears, making it an easy-on-the-ears love song to enjoy.

Go AwayWeezer

Weezer – Go Away (Official Music Video)

Sometimes a breakup makes you feel sad, and other times you just feel fed up—everyone feels that way now and then.

In those moments, why not sing a song called “Go Away” to let your feelings out? Repeat the lyrics over and over and sing to blow off some steam.

Time goes byEvery Little Thing

「Time goes by」MUSIC VIDEO / Every Little Thing

It’s a famous song by Every Little Thing that sold over a million copies.

The lyrics say it’d be nice if, someday, we could laugh about having argued and not being able to be honest.

If only we could turn a heartbreak into nourishment for life like that.

Listening to OliviaAnri

Anri / Listening to Olivia [Official Video]

It’s a song that conveys the strength of a woman who, despite lingering feelings for the man she loved and memories of happier times, chooses to cut those ties herself and move forward.

The gentle melody and Anri’s vocals are soothing.

If you’re struggling with a painful love and feel like you can’t hold back your tears, give this song a listen.

Ladio MassageR. Kelly

Radio Message

This song includes the lyric “Come back to me over and over.” I think it’s a heartbreak song full of lingering feelings for someone you broke up with but still love deeply.

When you listen to it, be sure to check out the music video as well.

It made me wish I could express my feelings to that person the way the song does.

do for youThe Heavy

Do for You

A love song by Heavy, a pioneer in acoustic neo-soul.

The powerful sentiment of “I can do anything for you” pierces the heart, and the exquisite melody line resounds boldly in the chest.

It’s a track whose content and structure move you to tears no matter where you listen.