Top Sad Songs by Western Female Singer-Songwriters: Popular Rankings [2025]

This is a playlist of heart-wrenching songs by female singer-songwriters in Western music who write and compose their own work.

It’s packed with deeply emotional masterpieces that tighten your chest, so take your time and savor them fully.

Playlist

Top Sad Songs by Western Female Singer-Songwriters: Popular Rankings [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	IllusionDua Lipa		Dua Lipa’s new song portrays psychological mind games.
2	New RulesDua Lipa		New rules for overcoming the pain of unrequited love
3	A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton		A timeless song about a bittersweet unrequited love that resonates with the heart
4	You sent me flyingAmy Winehouse		A heart-stirring song that captures the pain of heartbreak
5	Baby IAriana Grande		I get so nervous around the person I like that I can’t get any words out.
6	GirlfriendAvril Lavigne		A song that cheers on a boy troubled by love
7	I’m a MessBebe Rexha		Bebe Rexha's captivating vocals and lyrics
8	BIRDS OF A FEATHERBillie Eilish		The allure of heartache in songs about love and bonds
9	Ocean EyesBillie Eilish		Billie Eilish’s love song with ocean eyes
10	wish you were gayBillie Eilish		The secret behind the unrequited-love lyrics of Billie Eilish
11	it’s oh so quietBjörk		Remake of Björk’s smash hit and its music video
12	HE KNOWS ft. Lil Nas XCamila Cabello		A heart-throbbing song that portrays the give-and-take of summer romance.
13	Havana ft. Young ThugCamila Cabello		A Cuban singer’s feelings for their homeland
14	Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen		A love song gains popularity through a collaboration with Laura
15	StoreCarly Rae Jepsen		A song with poignant lyrics about unrequited love
16	Too MuchCarly Rae Jepsen		An explanation of a song that expresses the poignant feelings of unrequited love
17	Heart ForecastEVE		Sung while reflecting the feelings in the heart of a boy in love…
18	Snow WhiteEVE		I don’t want to forget the time I spent with someone dear to me in my dream.
19	Love At First SightKYLIE MINOGUE		A dance-pop track that portrays the feeling of love at first sight
20	Thinking Of YouKaty Perry		A poignant ballad that sings of heartbreak’s pain and lingering attachment
21	UnconditionallyKaty Perry		A heartwarming classic that sings of unconditional love
22	Yoü And ILady Gaga		A beautiful heartbreak song captures the heart
23	EmotionsMariah Carey		A love song hitting the high notes, brimming with bubbly excitement
24	B-e-a-utifulMegan Nicole		The loneliness and wishes of a maiden yearning for love
25	Just a Friend to YouMeghan Trainor		A wistful unrequited love song about wanting to be more than friends
26	IslandMiley Cyrus		Miley Cyrus's tropical song
27	Rose Colored LensesMiley Cyrus		A song that portrays a bittersweet romance and the everyday moments of summer
28	When I Look At YouMiley Cyrus		A song in which the power of love gives hope to life
29	Hopelessly Devoted To YouOlivia Newton-John		Olivia Newton-John’s Love Song
30	90 Days ft. WrabelP!nk		A poignant love song in pink by an R&B singer
31	True Love ft. Lily AllenP!nk		A classic song that sings of a woman's wistful love
32	Good DaysSZA		Sing about the bittersweet feelings at the end of summer