Recommended male heartbreak songs in Western music. World-famous classics and popular tracks.

There are many songs that sing about past loves.

Among them, there are many Western songs, and this time we’ve decided to spotlight some of those classics!

A lot of them are incredibly famous, too!

It’s also interesting to try translating the lyrics.

While expanding your imagination from the literal Japanese translations, try retracing your memories.

It might resonate with you!

Playlist

Recommended male heartbreak songs in Western music. World-famous classics and popular tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Careless WhisperWham! Feat. George Michael		George Michael's classic solo
2	Heartbreak HotelElvis Presley		Presley’s first number-one hit
3	I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves)Zach Bryan		Sing about the memories of a lost love from both perspectives
4	I Heard it Through the GrapevineMarvin Gaye		The complex genesis of Marvin Gaye’s signature song
5	SpiteOmar Apollo		An emotionally rich song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
6	When You were MinePrince		Prince's classic song, with an impressive falsetto
7	Without YouNilson		Nilsson covers a Badfinger song
8	From the Dining TableHarry Styles		A heart-touching ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart
9	Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi		A heartbreak ballad with deep emotional portrayal, the connection of life
10	Apologize ft. OneRepublicTimbaland		A heartrending love song, a timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart
11	Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis		Oasis’s classic anthem, a message of hope and solidarity
12	HappierEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s heartbreak song
13	Show Me The Meaning Of Being LonelyBackstreet Boys		A heartbreaking ballad about lost love, a timeless song that resonates with the heart
14	I’m a CuckooBelle & Sebastian		A single-cut track that also has a Japanese version
15	Don’t Think Twice, It’s AlrightBob Dylan		A track from Dylan’s 1963 album
16	But Not for MeChet Baker		Chet’s performance of standard classics
17	Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO		The classic song “Hard to Say,” which sings of the pain of heartbreak.
18	Lonely DancersConan Gray		Conan Gray’s heartbreak songs really resonate with me.
19	How Do I Say GoodbyeDean Lewis		A poignant song depicting parting and the fear of losing a loved one
20	CryGodley & Creme		A long-awaited hit single after 10cc’s split
21	Two GhostsHarry Styles		Harry Styles's wistful heartbreak ballad
22	You’re BeautifulJames Blunt		A poignant song about unrequited love becomes a global hit
23	Hey, That’s No Way to Say GoodbyeLeonard Cohen		Collins covers Cohen's song
24	Forget MeLewis Capaldi		Lewis Capaldi’s breakup song
25	RadioMalice K		Music from the radio and the sorrow of a broken heart
26	LostMichael Bublé		A heart-stirring ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the hope of renewal.
27	50 Ways to Leave Your LoverPaul Simon		Paul Simon's only number-one hit song.
28	Love in VainRobert Johnson		The Stones cover a Robert Johnson classic
29	CryingRoy Orbison		Roy Orbison's signature hit
30	Smoke Gets in Your EyesTHE PLATTERS		A song composed by Jerome Kern
31	Real LoveThe Doobie Brothers		Michael McDonald, a ballad with a beautiful melody
32	Heaven Knows I’m Miserable NowThe Smiths		Smith's signature song reached the top 10 on the charts.
33	Be Nice to MeTodd Rundgren		Lundgren’s beautiful ballad
34	Always on My MindWillie Nelson		Image Gap Between Japanese and American Perceptions of Willie Nelson
35	When I Was Your ManBruno Mars		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart
36	I Can’t Tell You WhyThe Eagles		A big hit song by the Eagles
37	I’m Still StandingElton John		Elton John's smash hit single
38	Go Your Own WayFleetwood Mac		A classic song by Fleetwood Mac
39	The Tracks of My tearsThe Miracles		Cover version of a Motown hit song
40	Every Breath You TakeThe Police		The Police’s signature song spent eight weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard chart.
41	Baby Come BackPlayer		Their big hit is so famous that their other songs are overshadowed.
42	Ain’t No SunshineBill Withers		It is one of Bill Withers’ signature songs.
43	Telephone LineElectric Light Orchestra		ELO’s signature songs, worldwide breakout
44	Walking After YouFoo Fighters		A classic song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and a wish for renewal
45	Wild WorldJimmy Cliff		Jimmy Cliff covers a Cat Stevens song and it becomes a hit
46	You’ve Lost That Loving FeelingThe Righteous Brothers		A wall-like thick sound in Spector’s works
47	YesterdayThe Beatles		A famous standard song by the Beatles
48	An Old Fashioned Love SongThree dog night		Three Dog Night's smash hit