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.
Playlist
| Western pop songs to help you get over a heartbreak | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Fight SongRachel Platten |  play_arrow | A song about believing in yourself and not giving in to difficulties |
| 2east | Since U Been GoneKelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | A song about heartbreak as a chance to grow and living strong |
| 3east | Blue StripsJessie Murph |  play_arrow | A thrilling song that portrays revenge against an ex-lover |
| 4east | Tonight I’m Getting Over YouCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | A positive love song by a Canadian singer |
| 5east | Fuck YouCeeLo Green |  play_arrow | Green’s smash hit produced by Bruno Mars |
| 6east | Mr. BrightsideThe Killers |  play_arrow | The Killers’ moving love song |
| 7east | Better Than RevengeTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift’s breakup hit song |
| 8east | I Wanna Get BetterBleachers |  play_arrow | An electropop song that bolsters emotional recovery |
| 9east | FighterChristina Aguilera |  play_arrow | Signature songs of Christina Aguilera |
| 10east | Some NightsFun |  play_arrow | A song of hope that overcomes hardship |
| 11east | The Judgetwenty one pilots |  play_arrow | A masterful song that frees the heart through ukulele music |
| 12east | ShotsImagine Dragons |  play_arrow | A moving song that questions the meaning of life |
| 13east | MapsMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | The crystal-clear voice unique to Maroon 5 and the Sunday... |
| 14east | Miss Missing YouFall Out Boy |  play_arrow | Singing of lost love and the endurance of the heart |
| 15east | Born With a Broken HeartDamiano David |  play_arrow | Måneskin’s ballad: facing scars and love |
| 16east | Better NowPost Malone |  play_arrow | Post Malone’s song of lingering attachment |
| 17east | We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A song of breaking up after heartbreak and finding the courage to move forward |
| 18east | Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | A heartbreak ballad with deep emotional portrayal, the connection of life |
| 19east | abcdefuGAYLE |  play_arrow | Emotional release by channeling the pain of heartbreak into song |
| 20east | From the Dining TableHarry Styles |  play_arrow | A heart-touching ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart |
| 21east | Good As HellLizzo |  play_arrow | Lizzo’s soulful song of salvation |
| 22east | PsychoMaisie Peters |  play_arrow | Maisie's love-accusation song, a cry from the heart |
| 23east | I’m a MessBebe Rexha |  play_arrow | A song about recovering from heartbreak and singing self-acceptance |
| 24east | IDGAFDua Lipa |  play_arrow | A powerful, self-affirming song about recovering from heartbreak |
| 25east | HappierEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Ed Sheeran’s heartbreak song |
| 26east | Ain’t No WayAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | A classic R&B song covered by many artists |
| 27east | Song for the DumpedBen Folds Five |  play_arrow | A song by a popular rock band used in a movie |
| 28east | IrreplaceableBeyoncé |  play_arrow | An iconic song that celebrates strong, independent women |
| 29east | When I Was Your ManBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that heals the heart from the pain of a broken heart |
| 30east | Electric LoveBØRNS |  play_arrow | A young singer’s smash hit sparks buzz in advertisements |
| 31east | Lonely DancersConan Gray |  play_arrow | A moving song that heals the pain of heartbreak through dance |
| 32east | The AlibiDylan |  play_arrow | A Dylan song that resonates with the heart, portraying the pain of a broken heart |
| 33east | I Will SurviveGloria Gaynor |  play_arrow | A song of courage in the face of adversity |
| 34east | Two GhostsHarry Styles |  play_arrow | Harry Styles's wistful heartbreak ballad |
| 35east | I’m Gonna Find Another YouJohn Mayer |  play_arrow | Album featuring popular tracks by John Mayer |
| 36east | goodbyeKelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | A powerful, self-affirming voice that overcomes heartbreak |
| 37east | Pursuit Of HappinessKid Cudi ft. MGMT |  play_arrow | A collaboration song between MGMT and Kid Cudi becomes a big hit. |
| 38east | Hold Me While You WaitLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | The pain of heartbreak and the bittersweet longing to get back together |
| 39east | Breaking PointLogan Michael |  play_arrow | Learning Your Self-Worth and Starting Anew After a Broken Heart |
| 40east | Midnight CityM83 |  play_arrow | M83’s popular track becomes a hit in multiple countries |
| 41east | Lost The BreakupMaisie Peters |  play_arrow | A powerful song about overcoming heartbreak and looking ahead |
| 42east | Restless HeartMatt Hires |  play_arrow | Matt Hires' poignant single |
| 43east | Good LifeOneRepublic |  play_arrow | A popular song that depicts a happy life |
| 44east | I’ve Been Loving You Too LongOtis Redding |  play_arrow | A classic of sad soul ballads |
| 45east | Collar FullPanic! At The Disco |  play_arrow | A song that teaches the importance of gratitude |
| 46east | Elastic Heart feat. Shia LaBeouf & Maddie ZieglerSia |  play_arrow | Sia’s iconic song that portrays the anguish of love |
| 47east | Back for GoodTake That |  play_arrow | The pain of heartbreak, the wish for a reunion, classic ballads |
| 48east | feel like shitTate McRae |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that resonates with the pain of a broken heart |
| 49east | UnbelieversVampire Weekend |  play_arrow | A song that conveys the importance of open-mindedness and learning |
| 50east | Sloppy SecondsWatsky |  play_arrow | A song of hope that everyone will find love |
| 51east | BelieveCher |  play_arrow | Dance-pop that overcomes breakups and builds confidence |
| 52east | FlipsideLana Del Rey |  play_arrow | A beautiful piece portraying misery and hope |
| 53east | it’s my lifeBon Jovi |  play_arrow | Heartbreak is a fleeting moment in life. Overcoming it helps you grow. |
| 54east | Happy songBring Me The Horizon |  play_arrow | I hated the person who dumped me so much, I wanted to kill th— |
| 55east | YellowColdplay |  play_arrow | Every Coldplay song is gentle and soothing... |
| 56east | Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | Cyndi Lauper’s innocent, piercing voice… |
| 57east | LandslideDixie Chicks |  play_arrow | A vocal group consisting of three female vocalists, a vocal gro... |
| 58east | Every Love That Ever WasHome Video |  play_arrow | When you're heartbroken and feel like giving up, please listen to this song on P... |
| 59east | Dark blueJack’s Mannequin |  play_arrow | A very refreshing phrase that evokes the deep, vivid blue of the summer sea… |
| 60east | Love yourselfJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | This by the world-famous Justin Bieber… |
| 61east | It’s A Beautiful DayMichael Bublé |  play_arrow | “This is a beautiful day,” and… how wonderful… |
| 62east | Gold StepsNeck Deep |  play_arrow | Pop-punk music always energizes whoever listens to it... |
| 63east | Love AgainPentatonix |  play_arrow | A powerful, weighty track about heartbreak shattering one’s sense of self, voiced through vehement accusations toward the other person. |
| 64east | Killing in the nameRage Against The Machine |  play_arrow | The destructive sou... of Rage Against the Machine |
| 65east | snowRed Hot Chili Peppers |  play_arrow | A guitar that evokes a scene of gently falling snow... |
| 66east | Let It BeThe Beatles |  play_arrow | When hard times or unbearable suffering strike... |
| 67east | Where Is The Love?The Black Eyed Peas |  play_arrow | Usually, it’s a cool song that’s thrilling and upbeat... |
| 68east | With or Without YouU2 |  play_arrow | The vocalist Bono’s voice is that of a deeply wounded heart… |
| 69east | CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVEUB40 |  play_arrow | A song that heals the lingering attachment you can’t forget after a heartbreak with the healing power of reggae. |
| 70east | A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton |  play_arrow | A piano sound when you're feeling down after a heartbreak... |
| 71east | Come Back To MeVanessa Hudgens |  play_arrow | Lingering attachment to an ex and a wish to get back together |
| 72east | thank u, nextAriana Grande |  play_arrow | A smash-hit song that sings about lessons learned from romantic experiences |
| 73east | Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles |  play_arrow | I can’t get enough of that 70s-style wistful loneliness… |
| 74east | We are the WorldUSA For Africa |  play_arrow | When I’m feeling down with personal negative emotions from a heartbreak, … |
| 75east | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | The feeling of not being able to forget a past lover is supe... |
| 76east | ForgetUVERworld | When you get your heart broken, it’s hard to forget about the other person... | |
| 77east | After a broken heartCHIHIRO |  play_arrow | Keep the title as it is, the feeling of heartbreak, ah... |
| 78east | It’s fine.Urufuruzu |  play_arrow | Even if I've had my heart broken, I’ll stay true to who I am as I am, and look ahead… |
| 79east | late autumngagaga supi |  play_arrow | “I’ll live until the day I die!!” That seemingly self-evident… |
| 80east | Take a bowRihanna |  play_arrow | Instead of lamenting a broken heart, take it as a new beginning... |
| 81east | Try it on my ownWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | While it's okay to soak in a certain amount of sadness after a heartbreak, now... |
| 82east | 2%10-FEET |  play_arrow | It's not exactly a straightforward heartbreak song... |
| 83east | Lovers AgainEXILE |  play_arrow | Back when EXILE had seven members, especially in terms of romance... |
| 84east | Don’t Look Back in AngerOasis |  play_arrow | It’s a classic that everyone knows. There are various arrange... |
| 85east | Love DrizzleShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | It’s a song about saying goodbye to someone I loved very much... |
| 86east | alreadyAbe Mao |  play_arrow | An end comes to the two who were dating,… |
| 87east | The Power of Encounters IIIAAA |  play_arrow | A depiction of romantic relationships between men and women by AAA, Du... |
| 88east | MemoryBOØWY |  play_arrow | Even among the legendary Japanese rock band BOØWY, th... |
| 89east | Thank youJUJU |  play_arrow | It’s the theme song of the movie “Tsunagu.” For when you’ve had your heart broken… |
| 90east | Like magicSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | It's a perfect song for girls. When you experience heartbreak, it gently... |
| 91east | 100 What-Ifs for Youflumpool |  play_arrow | Helplessly at a complete loss right after being dumped… |
| 92east | Until we meet againHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Gently reaching out to someone feeling down after a heartbreak... |
| 93east | Time goes byEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | The million-selling track, Every L… |
| 94east | Listening to OliviaAnri |  play_arrow | Lingering feelings for the man I loved, and the times when I was happy... |
| 95east | LIFE: Beyond What’s Right in Front of YouKanjani∞ |  play_arrow | Even if things are hard right now and you’re standing still, it’s not over yet… |
| 96east | Better VersionFLETCHER |  play_arrow | A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak |
| 97east | Power To UndoBrittany Howard |  play_arrow | Singing about overcoming trauma and the resolve for freedom |
| 98east | 9 CrimesDamien Rice |  play_arrow | An emotional masterpiece spreads through the drama |
| 99east | He Wasn’t Man EnoughToni Braxton |  play_arrow | Hit songs by Toni Braxton |
| 100east | StyleTaylor Swift |  | Taylor Swift's voice is very pop, and... |