Breakup songs sung by female Western artists. World-famous classics and popular tracks.

HistoryOlivia Holt

Olivia Holt – History (Official Video)

This song by Olivia Holt captures the feelings of a woman who can’t move forward even when the perfect man appears before her, because she’s still hung up on a breakup with her long-term ex.

Also worth noting is the music video, where the former Disney Channel star shows a slightly sexy side.

Someone Like YouAdele

Adele – Someone Like You (Official Music Video)

This song by the British singer Adele portrays a woman who, despite thinking about her ex-boyfriend, comes to terms with the past.

It’s a simple piece accompanied only by piano, yet it further highlights her overwhelming vocal prowess.

Mr. BeautifulCheyenne Kimball

Cheyenne Kimball – Mr. Beautiful

Cheyenne Kimball is a singer who, as part of the country music band Gloriana, also served as an opening act for Taylor Swift, and she had her own show on MTV called “Cheyenne.” This song is a beautiful piece that showcases her still-innocent, clear, and pure singing voice.

You Break Me FirstTate McRae

Tate McRae – you broke me first (Official Video)

This is a heartbreak song by Canadian singer-songwriter Tate McRae that holds both strength and fragility.

It portrays the cold yet sorrowful feelings when an ex who once hurt you reaches out only when it’s convenient for them.

The line “You’re the one who broke me first” pushes them away, squeezing your chest as you hear it.

Behind those searing words, it feels as if there’s a deep sadness so intense that without saying them, her heart might fall apart.

For anyone who’s been through a painful love, it may resonate with that moment when you put on a brave face to protect yourself.

Her delicate vocals riding over a quiet beat gently wrap around that pain and bring you to tears.

I’m Not That GirlIdina Menzel

Idina Menzel – Live Barefoot At The Symphony – 2 I’m Not That Girl

This song from the musical Wicked is a poignant piece about unrequited love from Elphaba’s perspective.

This version is sung by Idina Menzel, known for the film Frozen, who also played Elphaba on Broadway.