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 (21–30)

Lies Greed MiseryLinkin Park

LIES GREED MISERY (Official Lyric Video) – Linkin Park

Lies Greed MiseryLinkin Park

A track released in 2012 by the American rock band Linkin Park.

Frontman Chester Bennington described it as “a complex, mentally unstable, and magnificent track.” It was used in the promotion for the video game Medal of Honor: Warfighter.

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Pink TriangleWeezer

Weezer – Pink Triangle

Pink TriangleWeezer

This is a song by the American band Weezer, who had a major influence on Japanese rock bands.

It’s included on their 1996 album “Pinkerton.” The song sings about the truth of someone you love and a reality you can’t change.

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Breakup songs by Western bands: World-famous classics and popular tracks (31–40)

Here Without You3 Doors Down

3 Doors Down – Here Without You (Official Music Video)

Here Without You3 Doors Down

This is a song by 3 Doors Down, a band formed in 1996 in the U.

S.

state of Mississippi.

It’s included on their 2002 album “Away from the Sun.” The vocalist’s rich, resonant voice is captivating.

The song expresses the loneliness of being all alone.

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All Out of LoveAir Supply

Air Supply – All Out Of Love (Official HD Video)

All Out of LoveAir Supply

They sing as if pouring in every last ounce of feeling for someone precious who’s no longer by their side.

It’s a song by the Melbourne, Australia band Air Supply.

The sweeping, grand sound is deeply moving.

Featured on the 1980 album “Lost in Love.”

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No Distance Left To RunBlur

Blur – No Distance Left To Run (Official Music Video)

No Distance Left To RunBlur

A song written by lead singer Damon Albarn.

It was inspired by the breakdown of his relationship with Justine Frischmann.

Released as a single in 1999.

The music video uses a night-vision camera to capture everyone sleeping in bed.

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The Best DeceptionsDashboard Confessional

Dashboard Confessional – The Best Deceptions Lyrics

The Best DeceptionsDashboard Confessional

Dashboard Confessional is an American emo band led by singer-songwriter Chris Carrabba.

This song is included on their second album, The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most, released in 2001.

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The End Of HeartacheKillswitch Engage

Killswitch Engage – The End Of Heartache

The End Of HeartacheKillswitch Engage

A track released in 2004 by the American metalcore band Killswitch Engage.

It was inspired by Van Halen’s 1984 track “Panama.” It was used as the theme song for the film Resident Evil: Apocalypse.

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