People grow by going through heartbreak again and again.
You hear that a lot, but no matter how many times you experience it, heartbreak is still painful (lol).
When you get dumped, the emotional wound can feel especially deep, don’t you think? So I’ve gathered some Western breakup songs sung by female artists to help heal those heartaches.
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Breakup songs sung by female Western artists: World-famous and popular tracks (1–10)
Since U Been GoneKelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson, the American Idol alum and songstress who has remained at the forefront since the 2000s with her overwhelming vocal prowess.
Among her many classics, this track is especially recommended when you want to blow away the haze of heartbreak.
Rather than lamenting a finished romance, the lyrics are striking for exploding with the joy of being freed from constraints.
Included on the album Breakaway, released in November 2004, the song became a massive hit, peaking at No.
2 on the U.S.
singles chart.
It’s also known for being performed in the film Pitch Perfect.
When you want to cut lingering ties to an ex and become a new you, listening to this will surely lift your spirits.
Be sure to check it out.
One Last TimeAriana Grande
This song by Ariana Grande features poignant lyrics about a woman who cheated and now wants to spend time with you one last time, but her boyfriend has already ended things with her.
Matt Bennett, who co-starred with Ariana in the TV show Victorious, appears in the music video.
We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift
Released as a single in August 2012, this track served as the lead single from the album Red.
Inspired by the experience of an ex-boyfriend repeatedly asking to get back together, the song declares, “We are never ever getting back together,” and its catchy electropop and dance sound marked a bold shift from country to pop.
In Japan, it was used as the opening theme for the reality show Terrace House: Boys × Girls Next Door, becoming a tune that stuck with many viewers.
Despite its upbeat melody, the song carries a strong determination to firmly end a relationship, making it perfect for those who’ve gone through a breakup or want to take a fresh step forward.
StrongerKelly Clarkson
This uptempo song by Kelly Clarkson conveys a positive mindset when trying to move on from heartbreak, and her powerful vocals make it a track you can’t help but be drawn into.
The chorus quotes Friedrich Nietzsche’s words: “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.”
Don’t ForgetDemi Lovato
This mid-tempo glam rock track by Demi Lovato was reportedly co-written with the Jonas Brothers.
It’s based on her experience of falling in love with a man who later left her, and she has said it’s the song on the album she relates to the most.