[2026] Heartbreaking English-language breakup songs sung by women: Tear-jerking breakup tracks to discover

Almost Over YouSheena Easton

Sheena easton – Almost over you – 1983

A songstress from Scotland who burst onto the UK pop scene like a comet in 1980 with her debut single, Modern Girl.

The lyrics may sound positive—“I think I can forget about you”—but her heart is still full of sorrow.

It captures the feelings of a grown woman.

Without YouMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – Without You (Official Lyric Video)

This work is a masterful rendition of a classic 1970s rock ballad, delivered on a grand scale by Mariah Carey.

Released as a single from her third album, Music Box, in January 1994, it spent four consecutive weeks at No.

1 in the UK and also topped the charts across Europe, including Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

The lyrics portray deep grief and a heartfelt longing for a loved one, powerfully conveyed through her phenomenal vocal range and expressive delivery.

The surging emotion leading into the chorus, together with the dramatic soundscape woven by orchestra and piano, leaves a profound impact on listeners.

It’s a song I recommend when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone important or when you’re in the mood for a moving, soul-stirring ballad.

Foolish GamesJewel

Jewel – Foolish Games (Official HD Music Video)

Jewel, whose 1994 debut album Pieces of You reached No.

4 on the Billboard charts.

She’s a highly talented singer who can master a wide range of genres, from pop and rock to country.

The music video, which exudes a very mysterious atmosphere, is also a must-see.

SamOlivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John – Sam

In the 1970s she was a wholesome idol, but in the 1980s Olivia suddenly switched to a sexy image that astonished the world.

“Sam,” a hit in 1976, is a song packed with her innocent charm.

Alongside “I Honestly Love You” (’74) and “A Little More Love” (’78), it’s considered one of Olivia’s three great heartbreak classics.

The SubwayChappell Roan

Chappell Roan – The Subway (Official Music Video)

It’s a song that really builds up toward the second half.

In the first half, the chorus goes up to D5, but it’s not a section where you should belt, so aim for an airy, gentle delivery.

The tempo isn’t fast, so it’s easier if you learn it melody by melody.

If you’re not used to using falsetto, practice humming so you can switch smoothly between chest voice and falsetto.

In the first half, try projecting your voice upward, resonating in the area between the eyebrows or the head to create a light, open sound.

In the second half, the resonance gets a bit stronger, so direct the sound downward and resonate in the chest to bring out more power.

Try speaking or singing with a hand on your chest—you’ll feel strong vibrations there—then sing while focusing on that resonance!

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Come Back To MeJanet Jackson

Janet Jackson – Come Back To Me (Closed Captioned)

A straightforward love song that throws pride out the window and pleads directly: “Please! Come back!” In her 1989 album Rhythm Nation, Janet broke out of the shell of being “Michael Jackson’s little sister.” This is one of the hit singles from that album.

Could’ve BeenTiffany

Tiffany – Could’ve Been

The Japanese title is “Embraced by Memories.” It’s a bittersweet, regret-tinged love song in a “what-if” vein—singing, “If only I’d done things differently back then, you and I would still be together.” A classic hit by Tiffany, an ’80s idol who is now also active as a country singer and actress.