Foreign breakup songs with great lyrics. Beautiful, memorable messages that stay with you.

This is a playlist of breakup songs in Western music with beautiful lyrics.

It features many ballads with relatively relaxed tempos, making the English easier to catch when listening.

You can use the lyric sheets to study English, or let the music heal the wounds of a broken heart.

Playlist

Foreign breakup songs with great lyrics. Beautiful, memorable messages that stay with you.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Wrecking BallMiley Cyrus		Released by Miley in 2013
2	When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne		A heart-touching ballad that sings of farewell and the pain of love
3	thank u, nextAriana Grande		A smash-hit song that sings about lessons learned from romantic experiences
4	because i liked a boySabrina Carpenter		A youthful cry that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the hope that follows
5	abcdefuGAYLE		Emotional release by channeling the pain of heartbreak into song
6	Stay ft. Mikky EkkoRihanna		A moving song that expresses Rihanna's feelings
7	IDGAFDua Lipa		A powerful, self-affirming song about recovering from heartbreak
8	From the Dining TableHarry Styles		A heart-touching ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart
9	Good As HellLizzo		Lizzo’s soulful song of salvation
10	Kill BillSZA		An emotional song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and a thirst for revenge
11	Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi		A heartbreak ballad with deep emotional portrayal, the connection of life
12	Since U Been GoneKelly Clarkson		Kelly Clarkson’s heartbreak anthem
13	Big Girls Don’t CryFergie		Fergie-related songs 2007
14	HappierEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s heartbreak song
15	Rolling in the DeepAdele		A timeless masterpiece that passionately sings of the pain of heartbreak and resonates with the heart
16	I’m a MessBebe Rexha		A song about recovering from heartbreak and singing self-acceptance
17	I Won’t Give UpJason Mraz		A heartwarming classic that sings of love and hope
18	Wish You Were HereAvril Lavigne		A song by Avril Lavigne that resonates with the heart
19	Every Little Bit HurtsAlicia Keys		Alicia Keys covers the song of solitude
20	IncompleteBackstreet Boys		Songs by the Backstreet Boys
21	Why Does It Hurt So BadWhitney Houston		Whitney's heartbreak ballad
22	BreakevenThe Script		The Script’s 2008 hit song
23	Love Me NowJohn Legend		A song that makes use of our current love in the face of an ending
24	Miss YouConan Gray		Conan Gray’s heartbreak song
25	Why Can’t I?Liz Phair		A pop song about a short-lived romance
26	Potential Breakup SongAly & AJ		A lyrical song about parting sung by a sister duo
27	Lead Me OnFLETCHER		Fletcher’s new song portrays love and self-discovery
28	Lover, You Should’ve Come OverJeff Buckley		Jeff Buckley’s heartbreak song
29	I’m Goin’ DownMary J Blige		Mary covers a Rose Royce song
30	She’s Out of My LifeMichael Jackson		A ballad about saying goodbye to Michael Jackson
31	GoneNSYNC		NSYNC’s 2001 global hit song
32	What’s Left Of MeNick Lachey		Nick divorce song Mew video
33	You’re BeautifulJames Blunt		A poignant song about unrequited love becomes a global hit
34	LostMichael Bublé		A heart-stirring ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the hope of renewal.
35	Hey, That’s No Way to Say GoodbyeLeonard Cohen		A Song for Couples Who Fade Away
36	Better VersionFLETCHER		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak
37	PuppetFaouzia		An inspiring song that sings of freedom and liberation
38	PsychoMaisie Peters		Maisie's love-accusation song, a cry from the heart
39	I TryMacy Gray		Macy Gray sad song daydream depiction
40	Don’t BotherShakira		An angry song for Shakira’s ex-boyfriend
41	Don’t Turn AroundAce of Base		Released in 1986 by Tina Turner, covered by many artists
42	I’m SorryAli Gatie		The moving appeal of Ali Gatie’s heartbreak songs
43	I’d Rather Go BlindBeyoncé		A melancholic blues sung by Beyoncé
44	On Bended KneeBoyz II Men		A song about heartbreak and regret, expressing the desire to win back the one you love
45	Lonely DancersConan Gray		Healing the pain of love through dance
46	TAINTED LOVEGLORIA JONES		A cover of Gloria Jones’s classic became a hit.
47	Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveon		A breakup song by an R&B singer becomes a hit
48	lesson learnedMatt Hansen		Matt Hansen's heartbreak song resonates with the heart
49	If I Ever Fall In LoveShai		Shai’s 1992 worldwide hit
50	AddictedSimple Plan		A song that sings of the sorrow of being abandoned
51	feel like shitTate McRae		Tate McRae’s breakup songs resonate with many people
52	Let It FlowToni Braxton		Toni Braxton’s 1995 R&B song
53	You Don’t Do It For Me AnymoreDemi Lovato		Demi Lovato’s breakup song
54	End Of The RoadBoyz II Men		A 1990s rap track about love
55	The AlibiDylan		A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
56	Somebody That I Used To KnowGotye feat. Kimbra		GOTYE and Kimbra’s collaboration becomes a global hit
57	NakedJames Arthur		Gospel-style song by James Arthur
58	Green LightLorde		Lorde’s new heartbreak song
59	Over My Head (Cable Car)The Fray		The Fray's 2005 release song
60	When I Was Your ManBruno Mars		A piano ballad about romantic regret