Ranking of Tear-Jerking Western Songs [2025]

You Break Me FirstTate McRae29rank/position

Tate McRae – you broke me first (Official Video)

This is a heartbreak song by Canadian singer-songwriter Tate McRae that holds both strength and fragility.

It portrays the cold yet sorrowful feelings when an ex who once hurt you reaches out only when it’s convenient for them.

The line “You’re the one who broke me first” pushes them away, squeezing your chest as you hear it.

Behind those searing words, it feels as if there’s a deep sadness so intense that without saying them, her heart might fall apart.

For anyone who’s been through a painful love, it may resonate with that moment when you put on a brave face to protect yourself.

Her delicate vocals riding over a quiet beat gently wrap around that pain and bring you to tears.

I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston30rank/position

Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You (Official 4K Video)

Whitney Houston, who captivated the world with her overwhelming vocal prowess.

This work, sung by the American-born artist, is a grand ballad that vows eternal love.

It portrays a self-sacrificial love that chooses separation for the other person’s happiness—a universal theme that resonates with many.

Released in November 1992, the song was used as the theme for the film The Bodyguard and became a massive hit.

It won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and spent 14 consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.

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Billboard Hot 100 chart.

If you want to feel profound love and the bittersweetness of parting, give it a listen.

BeautifulChristina Aguilera31rank/position

Christina Aguilera – Beautiful (Official HD Video)

I think it’s a song everyone has heard at least once.

It carries the message that “everyone is different, but each person is beautiful.” No matter what anyone says, it makes you want to be confident in yourself and live strongly.

First and foremost, I want to always be on my own side.

PayphoneMaroon 532rank/position

Maroon 5 – Payphone ft. Wiz Khalifa (Lyric Video)

Even people who don’t listen to much Western music have probably heard the name Maroon 5.

In their hands—usually singing breezy songs about adult romance—even a breakup song becomes something refreshing and full of crisp coolness.

There’s nothing clingy about it even after being dumped; it’s truly refreshing.

CirclesPost Malone33rank/position

Post Malone – Circles (Official Music Video)

I think it’s hard to catch the lyrics of songs in English.

With this song, “Circles,” many people might feel it sounds bright if they just listen to the melody.

The vibe is upbeat, but in fact it’s a song about losing someone important.

Please give it a listen.

ImagineJohn Lennon34rank/position

John Lennon – Imagine HD

John Lennon has many other famous songs, but “Imagine” is one that has even been voted No.

1 on the official website.

When you’re feeling down or hitting a wall, imagination is essential for starting something new.

It’s a classic that heals the heart and still resonates in the hearts of many people today.

Love the way you lieEminem35rank/position

Eminem – Love The Way You Lie ft. Rihanna

Eminem, who has released numerous works that have gone down in music history and achieved record-breaking sales, continues to lead not only the music scene but pop culture at large, transcending the bounds of hip-hop.

“Love The Way You Lie,” which showcases Eminem’s masterful storytelling—different from his outspoken, aggressive image and imbued with overwhelming realism—was released in 2010 with the popular singer Rihanna as a guest.

The lyrics depict a man and a woman trapped in a dangerous relationship yet refusing to part, and are said to allude to each of Eminem’s and Rihanna’s past relationships.

If you feel you can relate to the lovers’ state of mind described in this song based on your own experiences, you may want to proceed with caution.

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