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Mariah Carey's Breakup Songs: Popular Hits Ranking [2026]

Mariah Carey's Breakup Songs: Popular Hits Ranking [2026]
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Mariah Carey's Breakup Songs: Popular Hits Ranking [2026]

It ranked second of all time on the Billboard Hot 100 and first among female artists.

Mariah Carey, who has achieved tremendous popularity, has won numerous awards, including for her work as an actress.

Here, we present a ranking of her popular breakup songs.

Mariah Carey's Breakup Songs: Popular Hits Ranking [2026]

SomedayMariah Carey1rank/position

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.

Without YouMariah Carey2rank/position

Mariah Carey – Without You (Official Lyric Video)
Without YouMariah Carey

This work is a masterful rendition of a classic 1970s rock ballad, delivered on a grand scale by Mariah Carey.

Released as a single from her third album, Music Box, in January 1994, it spent four consecutive weeks at No.

1 in the UK and also topped the charts across Europe, including Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

The lyrics portray deep grief and a heartfelt longing for a loved one, powerfully conveyed through her phenomenal vocal range and expressive delivery.

The surging emotion leading into the chorus, together with the dramatic soundscape woven by orchestra and piano, leaves a profound impact on listeners.

It’s a song I recommend when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone important or when you’re in the mood for a moving, soul-stirring ballad.

Bye ByeMariah Carey3rank/position

Sung over a strongly R&B-tinged track are lyrics mourning the loss of a loved one.

“I never knew I could hurt like this,” and “And everyday life goes on like ‘I wish I could talk to you for a while.’” Even if it’s not a death, there’s no doubt this song resonates when you lose someone important through heartbreak.

My AllMariah Carey4rank/position

Mariah Carey – My All (Official HD Video)
My AllMariah Carey

This Latin-tinged ballad, released as the final single from the 1998 album “Butterfly,” became her 13th No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

Inspired by the culture she experienced in Puerto Rico, it sets a poignant longing for a separated lover against the sound of acoustic guitar.

From whispery lows to soaring highs in the finale, Mariah Carey’s delicate vocals shine throughout.

The monochrome music video directed by Herb Ritts is equally beautiful, with seaside and lighthouse imagery that enhances the song’s sensual world.

A heart-stirring classic ballad, perfect for nights when you can’t be with the one you love.

We Belong TogetherMariah Carey5rank/position

Mariah Carey – We Belong Together (Official Music Video)
We Belong TogetherMariah Carey

Released in 2005 from the album The Emancipation of Mimi, this song is an R&B ballad that pours out a heartfelt yearning for a former lover.

Realizing the magnitude of the love they lost, the protagonist pleads from the depths of their heart, “You and I were meant to be together,” rendered with care over simple piano and a restrained beat.

As they see themselves reflected in old soul numbers playing on the radio, a mix of regret and longing becomes powerfully palpable.

The late-song leap into the high register feels like an outright explosion of pent-up emotion.

Spending 14 weeks at No.

1 in the U.S.

and finishing as the top song of 2005, this classic offers comfort to anyone unable to forget a past romance or looking to reexamine a relationship with someone dear.

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