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 masterpieces and popular tracks (121–130)

RosannaTOTO

Toto – Rosanna

RosannaTOTO

TOTO is an American rock band.

Formed by studio musicians, the band is renowned for its high-quality performances.

This song is from their 1982 album “Toto IV.” It’s about more than a year since a lover named Rosanna left… and he still can’t help but want to see her.

That feeling is expressed by repeatedly calling out her name.

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Pictures Of YouThe Cure

The Cure – Pictures Of You

Pictures Of YouThe Cure

An emotional track about an unforgettable lover.

It was released in 1990 by the British rock band The Cure.

Selected by Rolling Stone for “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time,” the track has been used in TV dramas such as One Tree Hill.

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Love StinksThe J. Geils Band

The J. Geils Band – Love Stinks (Official Music Video)

Love StinksThe J. Geils Band

The J.

Geils Band is a rock band from the United States, known for their hit “Angel in Blue.” This work is from 1980.

The title “LOVE STINKS” literally translates to “Love smells,” but it conveys the meaning “Love is crap!” or “Love sucks!”

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Six Degrees of SeparationThe Script

The Script – Six Degrees of Separation (Official Video)

Six Degrees of SeparationThe Script

That buildup before the chorus feels so good.

It’s a song by The Script, a three-piece band from Ireland.

It was released in 2012 as their 11th single.

It portrays the feelings of a man who can’t forget someone important to him no matter what he does.

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Breakup songs by Western bands. World-famous and popular tracks (131–140)

50 Ways to Say GoodbyeTrain

Train – 50 Ways to Say Goodbye (Video)

50 Ways to Say GoodbyeTrain

A track about making excuses for a heartbreak to a friend.

It was released in 2012 by the American pop rock band Train.

The production team Espionage, who have also worked on tracks for Beyoncé and Chris Brown, was involved in its production.

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Only OneYellowcard

Yellowcard – Only One (Official Music Video)

Only OneYellowcard

Yellowcard is a rock band with a rare lineup that includes a violinist.

The presence of the violin adds beauty to their heavier songs.

This track is a rock ballad, and the violin amplifies the emotion, making it deeply moving.

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Ordinary WorldDuran Duran

Duran Duran – Ordinary World (Official Music Video)

Ordinary WorldDuran Duran

A track released in 1992 by the British band Duran Duran.

It was inspired by lead vocalist Simon Le Bon’s grief and sense of loss following a friend’s death.

The track has been covered by artists such as Sons of Serendip and Paul Anka.

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