2025: Heartbreak songs in Western music — tearjerkers to listen to when love ends
The more precious the relationship, the more painful the sorrow when it comes to an end.
Of course, some people choose to part ways on a positive note, and everyone’s feelings after a breakup are different.
In this article, we introduce classic Western songs that can help you face forward and take a new step after heartbreak, as well as sad songs that will sink right down with you.
From the latest hits and popular tracks to timeless breakup anthems, we offer a wide-ranging selection that crosses eras and genres.
If you’ve found this article right in the midst of heartbreak, you’re sure to discover the songs you need.
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[2025] Western breakup songs: Tearjerkers to listen to when love ends (131–140)
UntitledSimple Plan
It’s a song by the Canadian rock band Simple Plan.
The lyrics aren’t directly about heartbreak, but they talk about doing something irreversible and not being able to go back.
When a breakup happens because of your own actions, I think it’s a song that really hits home.
Because Of YouKelly Clarkson
Listening to this song, I found both the melody and the lyrics somehow moving, almost to the point of tears.
It made me think that maybe the reason nothing goes right for me is because of you, and I felt that many people could relate to those complicated, helpless emotions.
Bad For Me ft. Teddy SwimsMeghan Trainor
Singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor, who has gained popularity for her distinctive, doo-wop–centric musical style.
Many of you probably know her, as she has released several global hit songs.
As anyone familiar with her would agree, both her vocal tone and musical style are on the bright side.
It might seem like ballads or breakup songs wouldn’t suit her, but that’s not the case.
As you can hear in Bad For Me ft.
Teddy Swims, she also excels at emotionally expressive vocals.
The lyrics are poignantly crafted as well, so be sure to check out the Japanese translation, too.
My EverythingAriana Grande
A diva with a cute look and outstanding vocal ability who captivates the world—Ariana Grande.
This is her song “My Everything,” released in 2014.
No matter how much you cry, you still can’t forget that person.
Isn’t it a classic heartbreak song that anyone can relate to?
ListenBeyoncé
I’m not sure if Beyoncé is strongly influenced by Naomi Watanabe, but I think she has a strong image of performing intense songs.
However, in my personal opinion, her ballads are the best! In particular, Listen matches Beyoncé’s powerful vocals perfectly.
Be sure to check it out!
You’re beautifulJames Blunt
It’s a song that became famous for being used in Shiseido’s TSUBAKI commercial, but the lyrics are actually about heartbreak.
It tells the story of seeing a beautiful woman together with another man, and the bittersweet words, combined with the melody, are deeply moving.
Goodbye Never Felt So BadJames Bay
This is a rock song by British singer-songwriter James Bay.
Set to a driving sound, it portrays the sorrow of a woman who’s been dumped by her lover.
It’s striking how it conveys her sadness through various metaphors.
Though the theme is heartrending, the powerful vocals and sound might still give you a boost.