Hidden gems of breakup songs in Western music. Recommended popular tracks.

Fake LoveDrake

Drake – Fake Love (Lyrics)

A track by the Canadian rapper Drake, released as a digital download in 2016.

It incorporates R&B beats and is inspired by The O’Jays’ 1972 track “Back Stabbers.” It became a hit worldwide, reaching No.

1 on the charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

Summer RainSia

Sia – Summer Rain (Official Audio)

A track by Australian singer-songwriter Sia.

It is said to have originally been written for Christina Aguilera and was included as a Target bonus track on the 2016 album “This Is Acting.”

Burning HouseCam

Cam – Burning House (Official Video)

A track by American country music singer Cam, released as a digital download in 2015.

Within 24 hours of its release, it reached the top 20 on the iTunes chart.

The track has been certified Platinum in the United States.

Things HappenDawes

Dawes – Things Happen (Official Video)

Dawes is a folk rock band formed in Los Angeles in 2009.

This track is included on the 2015 album All Your Favorite Bands.

It reached No.

6 on the U.

S.

airplay chart.

My ImmortalEvanescence

Evanescence – My Immortal

A heart-wrenching breakup song characterized by its striking piano melody and emotionally rich vocals.

Included on the 2003 album “Fallen,” it became a major hit.

Amy Lee’s powerful voice beautifully conveys the sorrow and pain of a lost friendship.

The lyrics—“Even if you’re gone, your presence still remains”—capture how someone important can linger in your heart even after parting ways.

Written from the experience of a long-standing friendship suddenly coming to an end, this song offers comfort not only to those who’ve endured romantic breakups but to anyone who has said goodbye to someone dear.

ColorsHalsey

Halsey – Colors (Official Music Video)

A sad yet affectionate electropop track.

It was released in 2016 by American singer-songwriter Halsey.

The music video, filmed in a Gothic-style house in Los Angeles, was directed by Tim Mattia, who has also worked on projects for acts like The Pretty Reckless.

Happiest YearJaymes Young

Jaymes Young – Happiest Year [Official Music Video]

A song by singer-songwriter Jaymes Young that portrays the end of a heartbreaking love.

The complex emotions of gratitude and regret toward a lost lover resonate alongside his gentle vocals.

The words “thank you for the happiest year of my life” carry a wistful sense of time gone by.

Released in January 2019, the track struck a chord with many and became a hot topic on social media.

It’s a song that supports those who, while bearing the pain of a breakup, wish to have the strength to be grateful for the experience.

Recommended for anyone who has gone through a painful farewell or wants to look back on memories with someone dear.