Top Western Breakup Songs Ranking [2025]

One Last TimeAriana Grande29rank/position

Ariana Grande – One Last Time (Official Video)

The lyrics convey a poignant feeling—asking for just one more chance, reflecting on one’s past actions, pleading for just one more time, and then promising to disappear from your sight—that made me want to listen to the song over and over.

There are times when we think, “I should have done this back then.” Listening to this song makes me want to be honest with myself.

BreakevenThe Script30rank/position

The Script – Breakeven (Official Video)

A song by the Irish band The Script.

It’s a poignant breakup song about a heart shattered into pieces by lost love.

The heavy lyrics are sung over a refreshing melody, which makes the sadness all the more palpable.

It’s a song meant to be sung out loud, boldly and with a liberating feel.

The One That Got AwayKaty Perry31rank/position

Katy Perry – The One That Got Away (Official Music Video)

An emotional song by Katy Perry.

It’s a love song that looks back on a teenage romance that can never be reclaimed, and in the music video, he is depicted as having died in an accident.

“No matter how much I think about him, he’s no longer here”—it’s a sad piece like that.

It’s up-tempo with an easy-to-sing melody, so be sure to give it a try.

If I Were A BoyBeyoncé32rank/position

Beyoncé – If I Were A Boy

This is a song about a woman who was betrayed by someone important to her.

It expresses the feeling of, “If it were me, I would never betray her,” so I think many women can relate to it.

If you’re a woman who has suffered a painful betrayal, please give it a listen.

StrongerKelly Clarkson33rank/position

Kelly Clarkson – Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) [Official Video]

“You think I’m hurt? It’s the hard times that make you stronger”—the fierce message sent to an ex that made Kelly Clarkson’s massive hit a hot topic.

It also became popular as an anthem cheering on those suffering from heartbreak.

With its bold, powerful sound, it’s a song that feels great to sing.

CirclesPost Malone34rank/position

Post Malone – Circles (Official Music Video)

If you’re looking for a slightly unconventional breakup song, I recommend ‘Circles.

‘ Just listening to the melody, it doesn’t quite feel like a breakup song, does it? But actually, the lyrics are pretty clingy.

It’s a breakup song that skillfully expresses the weaker side of a man.

Last NightMorgan Wallen35rank/position

Morgan Wallen – Last Night (One Record At A Time Sessions)

A song by American singer-songwriter Morgan Wallen that portrays a complicated night with an ex-lover.

Fueled by alcohol, he ends up spending time with someone he had decided never to see again.

Many people have probably experienced that frustrating mix of regret and lingering attachment.

The track is included on the album “One Thing at a Time,” released in January 2023, and it held the No.

1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a total of 16 weeks.

The promotion featuring an NFL star was memorable, too.

For anyone wondering why they can’t seem to let go, the one-night story in this song may offer comfort by saying, “You’re not alone.” Letting yourself fully sink into the sentimentality might even give you the strength to move forward.