A wonderful heartbreak song

2025: Heartbreak songs in Western music — tearjerkers to listen to when love ends

Active club DJKento
Active as a club DJ. Centered on dance music, they mix a wide range of genres including US hip-hop and J-rap, captivating audiences with their unique musical style.
music writerKOH-1
Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

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.

[2025] Heartbreak songs in Western music: Tear-jerking tracks to listen to after a breakup (191–200)

Who’s ThatHilary Duff

Hilary Duff – Who’s That Girl

Who’s ThatHilary Duff

Hilary Duff is active both as an actress and a singer.

“Who’s That Girl” is a ballad that gradually swells to something grand, echoing the shock of its striking theme: the idea that the couple’s secrets and the places filled with their memories have been shared with others.

I personally love how Hilary’s songs feel bright yet somehow fragile, though there are parts that are truly heartbreaking, aren’t there?

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SomedayMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – Someday (Official HD Video)

SomedayMariah Carey

I thought this song was very relatable because it portrays a girl who’s putting on a brave face despite the sadness of heartbreak, telling the person who dumped her, “You’ll regret turning me down.” I believe many girls feel this way, so it’s a song I want lots of girls to hear.

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Take A BowMadonna

Madonna – Take A Bow (Official Video) [4K]

Take A BowMadonna

What I thought when I listened to this song was that the lyrics feel very mature—I found them wonderful.

I think there are many different ways and reasons for breakups.

This song made me realize that it’s not only about separating because one or both people start to dislike each other; sometimes, even when both still love each other, they have to part ways.

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I will always love youWhitney Houston

Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You – Lyrics

I will always love youWhitney Houston

The world’s diva, Whitney Houston! As everyone knows, her singing voice is absolutely top-tier—wonderful and beautiful! This song, the theme from the movie The Bodyguard, is very famous.

I think everyone has heard it.

I feel sad and wish Whitney were still alive.

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In conclusion

Everyone experiences love differently, and even just by listening to the masterpieces we introduced this time, you can tell that the moment a relationship ends and the ways of coping with the sadness afterward vary from artist to artist.

If you’ve found a song that stays by your side right after a breakup, grieves with you, or gives you courage, I’m glad.