Western pop songs to help you get over a heartbreak
More into Western music than J-pop?
If so, you probably love the dynamism and emotional punch that Western music often has.
Experiencing overseas cultures can also help unwind a heart that’s grown stiff and tense.
In this article, we’ve listed Western songs to help you bounce back from a broken heart.
Western music is all about staying positive and believing in yourself!
There are lots of songs with that message, so they’re perfect when you want to feel more upbeat.
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Western pop songs to help you get over a broken heart (61–70)
Killing in the nameRage Against The Machine
With Rage Against the Machine’s destructive sound and Zack de la Rocha’s aggressive rap vocals, it’s the kind of music that clears your head just by listening.
It helps relieve stress and will have you bouncing back from heartbreak in no time.
Be sure to sing it at karaoke and feel refreshed.
snowRed Hot Chili Peppers
It starts with a guitar-sound intro that evokes a scene of snow falling softly, and I’m completely disarmed by the gentle vocal delivery and the root bass.
When you’re heartbroken, listening to it will definitely make you cry.
Cry and cry as much as you need, and let’s recover from the heartbreak.
Let It BeThe Beatles
The lyrics say that when you’re going through hard times or unbearable suffering, remembering the phrase “let it be,” meaning to let things take their course, can blow those adversities away.
It’s a song that makes you want to whisper, just as it says, “let it be.” The piano melody sinks deep into the heart.
Where Is The Love?The Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas usually have a lot of thrilling, upbeat, and cool tracks, but this song talks about love and is something you can listen to calmly.
The title, “Where Is the Love?”, perfectly captures how you feel after a breakup, and there’s no doubt you’ll relate to it.
With or Without YouU2
BONO’s vocals really pierce a deeply wounded heart.
The guitar sounds are soothing, and every element of the music is calming.
Personally, the section after the first chorus especially resonates with me.
I recommend it when you’ve had your heart broken and want to have a good cry.
CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVEUB40
Just like the title suggests—“I Can’t Help Falling in Love”—this is the kind of song you want to listen to when you’re still hung up after a breakup and absolutely, absolutely can’t forget them.
The reggae sound is very soothing and even has a healing effect.
A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton
When you’re heartbroken and feeling down, piano sounds really sink into your soul.
This song in particular truly brings tears.
The piano that starts from the intro is set on making you cry.
Listen to it a lot, cry a lot, and you’ll feel refreshed and recover from your heartbreak.