Saddest Western Songs Ranking [2025]

good 4 uOlivia Rodrigo36rank/position

Olivia Rodrigo – good 4 u (Official Video)

It’s a track that explodes with the pain and anger of heartbreak.

The lyrics capture complex emotions: while an ex has moved on to a new relationship, the narrator still can’t bounce back.

Its energetic, pop‑punk‑influenced sound brilliantly conveys the feelings of youth.

Included on Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album “SOUR,” the song was released in May 2021 and quickly dominated the charts.

It’s a must-listen for anyone struggling to recover from a breakup or dealing with complicated feelings toward an ex.

Lose You to Love MeSelena Gomez37rank/position

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

Selena Gomez is active as an actress and artist.

She is an artist who is well-known in Japan as well.

In addition to her acting career, she is also extremely popular as a singer and has won many music awards.

Lose You to Love Me is known as one of her signature songs and was released in 2020.

The lyrics depict the bittersweet feelings of a woman supporting her boyfriend as he pursues his dreams.

Big Girls Don’t CryFergie38rank/position

Fergie – Big Girls Don’t Cry (Personal) (Official Music Video)

Although Fergie is often associated with upbeat songs, her bittersweet tracks are also highly recommended.

Big Girls Don’t Cry is one of her most popular breakup songs.

It’s about the heartache of returning to being friends with an ex.

While the lyrics talk about becoming friends again, they also convey the lingering desire not to part, making them especially poignant.

The melody is relatively pop, which only further accentuates the sadness.

GhostJustin Bieber39rank/position

Justin Bieber – Ghost

Justin Bieber is a Canadian artist with worldwide popularity.

He started out as more of an idol, but since the 2020s he has shifted to a more mature direction and now receives high praise from many critics.

One of his works on the theme of farewell is Ghost.

Although the title suggests bereavement, that’s not the case here—it portrays a man’s heartbreaking cry: “I’d rather be with your ghost than without you.” If you like heavy breakup songs, be sure to check it out.

Happier Than EverBillie Eilish40rank/position

Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever (Official Music Video)

Billie Eilish is an artist who has gained worldwide popularity with her downer-tinged musical style.

Many people probably first got to know her through her 2019 release, “bad guy.” The track she released in July 2021 is “Happier Than Ever.” It features a melody that blends country music with a moody, downcast arrangement.

While the lyrics project a bold attitude, they poignantly capture the feelings of a woman who, somewhere in her heart, still thinks about the man she parted ways with.

Easy On MeAdele41rank/position

Adele – Easy On Me (Official Video)

Adele is a singer-songwriter who represents the United Kingdom.

Speaking of Adele, she’s well known for her breakup songs.

The new track she released in January 2022 is “Easy On Me.” Unlike typical breakup songs, this one portrays the feelings of a mother going through a divorce.

As the theme suggests, the lyrics are notably heavy, yet the song is also a carefully crafted work that conveys the strength of a mother’s love for her child.

BrokenSeether ft. Amy Lee42rank/position

Seether – Broken ft. Amy Lee

A song written by lead singer Shaun Morgan about the pain of leaving someone behind.

It features his girlfriend, Amy Lee, who is also known as the vocalist of Evanescence.

The track was used in the 2004 film The Punisher.