A wonderful heartbreak song

Breakup songs by Western bands. World-famous classics and popular tracks.

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Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

Bittersweet memories—heartbreak.

I think everyone has experienced it.

This time, I’d like to introduce some masterpieces that capture those feelings, set to wistful melodies.

I’ve focused mainly on Western bands.

Use translation tools to help you picture the emotions.

Breakup songs by Western bands: World-famous classics and popular tracks (61–70)

Before The DawnJudas Priest

Judas Priest – Before The Dawn

Before The DawnJudas Priest

A ballad by the British heavy metal band Judas Priest.

It was inspired by vocalist Rob Halford’s anxieties after coming out as gay.

The track is included on the 1978 album Killing Machine.

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In My Darkest HourMegadeth

In My Darkest Hour – Megadeth

In My Darkest HourMegadeth

A track by the American thrash metal band Megadeth.

It was written by lead vocalist Dave Mustaine, inspired by the death of his good friend and Metallica member Cliff Burton.

It is included on the 1988 album So Far, So Good.

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So What!.

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SummerSUM41

Sum 41 – Summer Music Video

SummerSUM41

Sum 41 is a Canadian punk rock band that has been actively performing from 1996 to the present.

Their vocalist, Deryck, gained further recognition after being known as Avril Lavigne’s ex-husband, though they divorced after three years.

With that in mind, listening to their songs makes them feel like deeply bittersweet heartbreak anthems.

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NothingThe Postal Service

The Postal Service – Nothing Better

NothingThe Postal Service

A song by the American indie band The Postal Service, included on their debut album Give Up, released in 2003.

It sings about a couple on the verge of falling apart and the feelings of a man who can’t accept it.

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The Smile Has Left Your EyesASIA

Asia – The Smile Has Left Your Eyes

The Smile Has Left Your EyesASIA

Asia is a progressive rock band from the United Kingdom.

The Japanese title of this work is “False Smile.” It was released in 1983.

The song is about how a girl who had been with another man somehow came back to him—please, just stop already—that kind of story.

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Dreaming AloneAgainst The Current

Against The Current – “Dreaming Alone (feat. Taka)” [with Japanese subtitles ver.]

Dreaming AloneAgainst The Current

Against the Current is a band formed in New York in 2006.

Although the original lineup was different, they became the current formation after bringing in Chrissy, a female vocalist who was well-known on YouTube and other platforms, making them a very modern band.

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Gimme All Your LoveAlabama Shakes

Alabama Shakes – Gimme All Your Love (Live on SNL)

Gimme All Your LoveAlabama Shakes

A single released from Alabama Shakes’ second album, Sound & Color.

It’s a hard-driving R&B song.

It was performed on Saturday Night Live on February 28, 2015.

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