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

HurtsEmeli Sande

Emeli Sandé – Hurts

An energetic and passionate power ballad released as a digital download in 2016 by Scottish artist Emeli Sandé.

The track, which sings about the pain of love, became a hit in the United States and various European countries.

Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveon

GIVĒON – Heartbreak Anniversary (Official Music Video)

An R&B song that quietly laments lost love.

This ballad, themed around the pain of heartbreak and its anniversary, resonates with Giveon’s deep baritone voice.

Lyrics depicting deflating balloons and objects left behind by an ex as memories vividly express the ache of a broken heart.

Released in March 2020, the track garnered major attention as Giveon’s debut single.

It was nominated for a Grammy and lit up charts around the world.

Embracing those who know the pain of heartbreak, it has become a beloved song that many listeners deeply relate to.

Forever Don’t LastJazmine Sullivan

Jazmine Sullivan – Forever Don’t Last (Audio)

A sorrowful, tear-filled ballad released in 2014 by American artist Jazmine Sullivan.

It reached No.

17 on the U.

S.

charts and was sampled in Jacquees’s 2015 track “Forever (Quemix).”

BLUEMarina And The Diamonds

MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS – Blue [Official Music Video]

A track included on the 2015 album Froot by Marina and the Diamonds.

The album was a hit around the world, reaching No.

4 on the Irish charts.

The music video was filmed at Dreamland Pleasure Park in the UK.

RadioMalice K

Malice K – Radio (Official Video)

Malis K, who is based in New York, USA, is known for crafting songs with a rock sound reminiscent of the ’90s.

His release “Radio” is a must-listen as well.

The track portrays a man listening to music on the radio and drifting into contemplation.

It seems he has lost someone important and wishes to mend their relationship.

The story is made all the more poignant by the dry tone of the guitars.

Used To Be YoungMiley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus – Used To Be Young (Official Video)

A song where Miley Cyrus’s voice resonates as she looks back on the past while carrying the pain of heartbreak.

It evokes the nostalgia of “when we were young” and a tender affection for “who I am now.” Released in August 2023, the track appears on the reissue of her eighth album, Endless Summer Vacation.

Reflecting on her younger self from a decade ago, it also drew attention for its music video featuring a Mickey Mouse T-shirt, emblematic of her Disney era.

It’s a song that gently supports anyone trying to overcome heartbreak and take a new step forward.

FamousNathan Sykes

Nathan Sykes – Famous

A soulful ballad released as a digital download in 2016 by British singer Nathan Sykes.

Inspired by his breakup with Ariana Grande, the track was produced with involvement from Harmony Samuels, who has also worked on songs for artists like Jennifer Lopez.