Ranking of Sad Songs and Popular Tracks by Foreign Female Artists [2025]

What do you do when you feel sad?

Some people talk to friends or cry, but I think it’s also good to listen to sad songs and immerse yourself in the world of music.

Here, we’re introducing a ranking of sad songs by female Western artists.

Playlist

Ranking of Sad Songs and Popular Tracks by Foreign Female Artists [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	goodbyeKelly Clarkson		A powerful song about overcoming heartbreak
2	Time to Say GoodbyeAndrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman		Sarah and Bocelli’s masterpiece becomes a big hit
3	we can’t be friends (wait for your love)Ariana Grande		A masterpiece that portrays love through synth-pop and EDM
4	yes, and?Ariana Grande		Ariana’s new song expresses self-affirmation and a pushback against criticism
5	IrreplaceableBeyoncé		Beyoncé captivates with her powerful vocals.
6	Strange FruitBillie Holiday		A moving masterpiece that sings of the tragedy of Black people
7	Bam Bam (ft. Ed Sheeran)Camila Cabello		Sing about heartbreak in a duet song by Camila
8	Consequences (Orchestra)Camila Cabello		Camila’s gentle song expresses a poignant emotion.
9	See You AgainCarrie Underwood		Carrie Underwood’s breakup song
10	Starts with GoodbyeCarrie Underwood		Carrie Underwood's hit songs
11	BeautifulChristina Aguilera		A Christina Aguilera song beloved by the LGBTQ community
12	Time After TimeCyndi Lauper		Cyndi Lauper's smash hit song
13	Across The UniverseFIONA APPLE		Beatles classic, Fiona Apple’s divine cover
14	sad dayFKA Twigs		FKA twigs’ second album sings of hardship and loss
15	Big Girls Don’t CryFergie		A pop masterpiece imbued with the bittersweet pain of heartbreak
16	Wrong DirectionHailee Steinfeld		A heartrending love song that sings of the sorrow of a broken heart
17	Because Of YouKelly Clarkson		Introduce Kelly Clarkson’s signature songs
18	RunLeona Lewis		Rediscovering the appeal of universally beloved masterpieces
19	This Used To Be My PlaygroundMadonna		The unreleased theme song of the film “League of One”
20	How Can I Help You Say GoodbyePatty Loveless		A moving song that sings of a mother’s parting wisdom
21	FarewellRihanna		Rihanna’s ballad that sings of the agony of parting
22	Lift Me UpRihanna		Rihanna’s moving song dedicated to the late Boseman
23	Lose You to Love MeSelena Gomez		Introduce Selena Gomez's signature songs
24	Back To DecemberTaylor Swift		Taylor apologizes to Taylor Lautner in a song
25	Cruel SummerTaylor Swift		Depicting the fervor and anguish of a secret love
26	FifteenTaylor Swift		An American artist popular among young women
27	Is It Over Now?Taylor Swift		A classic song that sings of Taylor’s feelings after a breakup
28	MaroonTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift’s brilliant musical universe
29	We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift’s breakup song is exhilarating!
30	White HorseTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift's sad classic song
31	Un-Break My HeartToni Braxton		An emotional masterpiece that sings of the pain for a former lover