Ranking of Tear-Jerking Western Songs [2025]

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Hoobastank – The Reason (Official Music Video)

A song that could be called their breakthrough hit.

It’s about having a fight and asking to make up.

If you’ve had a quarrel with someone important and feel you might have hurt them, why not try singing it softly? It will surely help you return to your honest feelings.

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Miley Cyrus – Flowers (Official Video)

This song powerfully sings about overcoming the pain of heartbreak, embracing self-love, and standing on your own.

Miley Cyrus’s expressively rich vocals resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in January 2023, the track became a worldwide hit as the lead single from her eighth studio album, Endless Summer Vacation.

It topped the Billboard Global 200 chart and impressively reached number one in 38 countries.

It’s the perfect song for anyone trying to regain themselves after a breakup or take a bold new step forward.

Miley’s powerful voice will encourage you and give you the courage to face ahead.

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Kelly Clarkson – Because Of You (Official HD Video)

This is a song by Kelly Clarkson that portrays a woman’s heartbreaking experience of lost love.

Its powerful melody and vocals amid the sadness are truly moving.

It’s a track I especially recommend to high school girls who have gone through a painful breakup.

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Maroon 5 – Maps

Centered around frontman Adam Levine, known for his captivating falsetto, Maroon 5 continues to score massive hits worldwide, armed with a sophisticated sound and a rich musical vocabulary.

Among their many songs that revolve around the theme of breakups, today let’s highlight “Maps,” released in 2010.

It’s a masterpiece that lets you fully savor Adam’s exquisite falsetto, yet the protagonist’s relentless pursuit of someone he’s lost is painfully bittersweet.

Thinking that a “map” leading back to “you” probably doesn’t exist in reality only deepens the sorrow.

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Selena Gomez – Lose You To Love Me (Official Music Video)

When it comes to Selena Gomez, many people are likely to recall her relationship with Justin Bieber.

Beginning around 2010, their long-running relationship was a dramatic one marked by repeated breakups and reconciliations until early 2018.

But in “Lose You To Love Me,” which was released in 2019 and reached No.

1 on the US Billboard chart, Selena’s painfully raw feelings after the definitive end of the relationship are made clear.

Reading lyrics that convey a sentiment like “I had to hate you to love me,” you can’t help but feel a gnawing sense of sorrow.

For Selena herself, and for listeners who have gone through similar experiences, we can only hope to find a glimmer of hope in the beautiful, almost therapeutic melody.

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Dido – Thank You (Official Video)

The song Thank You, which propelled London-born singer Dido to the top as an artist, is a classic.

Her debut album No Angel, released in 1999 and featuring the track, became an extraordinary hit, selling 15 million copies worldwide.

It’s well known that Thank You was sampled in Eminem’s smash hit Stan, which helped boost its popularity.

While it’s a gentle, mid-tempo pop song, it also carries a ’90s trip-hop texture, making the sound far more than just beautiful or melodious—truly outstanding.

Unlike Stan, which centers on a stalker, the lyrics of Thank You express gratitude for having someone special by your side.

Though it’s a song for a lover, it’s also a timeless tune that feels just as pleasant when you think of it in the context of friendship.

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Ne-Yo – So Sick (Official Music Video)

A ballad that beautifully captures the end of a heartrending romance.

Ne-Yo’s sweet vocals and simple piano accompaniment seep into the soul.

The lyrics, portraying someone bound by past memories where even music triggers pain, resonated with many.

Released in November 2005, it reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Featured on the debut album “In My Own Words,” it became a turning point in Ne-Yo’s career.

It’s a song to listen to when you want to heal the pain of heartbreak or are trying to move on from a farewell with someone special.