Breakup songs by Western bands. World-famous classics and popular tracks.
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.
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Breakup songs by Western bands: World-famous classics and popular tracks (21–30)
Here With MeThe Killers
Unusually for The Killers, who often feature husky vocals and concept-driven retro tracks, this song has a strong refreshing feel and includes many modern words like “cell phone.” The music video conveys the heartache of a breakup, so I recommend enjoying the song together with the visuals.
Miss YouThe Rolling Stones
Mick Jagger repeatedly and straightforwardly sings, “I miss you.” It’s a single released in 1978, put out in advance of the album Some Girls that came out the same year.
This album is an important work that sparked a reappraisal of the Stones.
Don’t SpeakNo Doubt
A track released in 1996 by the American rock band No Doubt.
It was inspired by the breakup between lead singer Gwen Stefani and bassist Tony Kanal after an eight-year relationship.
It topped charts around the world and won an MTV Video Music Award.
BlurryPuddle of Mudd
This song gained attention in Japan when it was used as the theme for the shooting game “Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.” It’s a track by the American rock band Puddle of Mudd, included on their 2001 album “Come Clean.” The lyrics express a poignant feeling of wondering how things ended up this way, despite how important it all was.
Love Will Tear Us ApartJoy Division
A track released in 1980 by the British post-punk band Joy Division.
Written by lead vocalist Ian Curtis in the period between his separation and his suicide, the title “Love Will Tear Us Apart” is inscribed on his headstone.
You Give Love A Bad NameBon Jovi
Even if you don’t know the title, many people will go “Ah!” when they hear the intro.
It’s one of the signature songs by Bon Jovi, the popular rock band from the United States.
It’s included on their 1986 album Slippery When Wet.
The lyrics sing of a man’s heart being toyed with by an alluring woman.
This LovePantera
A moody rock track that sings about a breakup chosen for one’s own benefit.
It was released in 1992 by the American heavy metal band Pantera.
It has been covered by acts such as Kiuas and The Radioactive Chicken Heads.