Breakup songs in Western music that were hits in the 80s. World-famous classics and popular tracks.
Heartbreak songs are often poignant and lyrical, with many featuring beautiful melodies.
They’re very captivating.
Among them, Western songs—mostly in English—can be even more enjoyable if you listen while checking a translation site.
The real charm lies in thinking about the singer’s feelings and interpreting the expressions that a straightforward Japanese-to-English translation can’t fully capture.
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Heartbreak songs in Western music that were hits in the ’80s: World-famous and popular tracks (21–30)
Cold-heartedPaula Abdul
I love how the song kicks off with “He’s a cold-hearted snake,” bluntly calling him a cold-blooded snake.
Even after a heartbreak, if you sing with this much spite, it feels like the sadness might just blow away.
Also, don’t miss her dancing—she was active as one of Janet Jackson’s backup dancers.
SomedayGlass Tiger
“Someday you’ll be shedding your tears and then you’ll cry over me.” Lyrics like this—saying that one day you’ll sob and lament over me—are a pretty bold statement for the one who got dumped.
The melody of this song, though, gives off a hopeful vibe, like: even after a breakup, let’s keep our spirits up!
Breakup songs in Western music that were hits in the 1980s. World-famous and popular songs (31–40)
Storm of LovePat Benatar
The English title is “Love is a battlefield,” meaning that love is a battleground.
When couples argue, it certainly turns into a battlefield, doesn’t it? Does that mean romance requires that much energy? Well, maybe you need various weapons, too.