Breakup songs sung by female Western artists. World-famous classics and popular tracks.

Kill BillSZA

SZA – Kill Bill (Official Video)

A powerful track by an R&B singer that portrays a forbidden love and the complicated emotions that follow.

Released in December 2022, it dominated the charts.

Inspired by film, the lyrics candidly express the intense jealousy and desire for revenge after a breakup.

The struggle to grow and mature while being unable to sever lingering feelings for an ex resonates deeply with listeners.

The vocals, set against a mid-tempo, groovy rhythm, further highlight the bittersweet emotions.

It’s a song that may offer comfort to those trying to move forward while still carrying the pain of heartbreak.

Is It Over Now?Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) (Lyric Video)

The world-renowned songstress Taylor Swift.

Let me introduce “Is It Over Now?” from her album 1989.

It’s a mid-tempo ballad that portrays a breakup from a woman’s perspective.

While she harbors resentment toward her lover, it’s clear she hasn’t completely cut off her feelings.

That emotional complexity is heart-wrenching.

By the way, a self-cover version, “Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version),” has also been released.

Back To DecemberTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Back To December

This country-tinged pop ballad by Taylor Swift is filled with regret for breaking up with her ex and an apology to him, and it is said that the lyrics were written about actor Taylor Lautner.

She sings wistfully, wishing she could go back to that December.

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beabadoobee – the way things go

Beabadoobee is a British singer-songwriter.

While she excels at ’90s alternative rock and dream pop, “the way things go” is a ballad that portrays a heartbroken woman looking back on the past and letting her unresolved feelings build up.

Her high, airy vocals convey that bittersweet state of mind without holding anything back.

It’s also a song about long-distance love, so those who’ve experienced it may find it especially relatable.

Last Heartbreak Song (ft. Giveon)Ayra Starr

Ayra Starr – Last Heartbreak Song ft. Giveon (Official Music Video)

A poignant song about heartbreak included on the album “The Year I Turned 21,” released in May 2024.

It’s a collaboration between Nigerian songstress Ayra Starr and American R&B singer Giveon, whose voices together create an emotional atmosphere.

The portrayal of a woman trying to move forward despite being hurt by her lover’s change of heart is striking, and her exchanges with Giveon add further depth.

Ayra’s silky vocals and powerful melodies resonate, evoking the familiar ache of love that many have felt.

It’s a track that gently accompanies anyone trying to heal after a breakup.

Broken PuzzleMeghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor – Broken Puzzle (Audio)

Meghan Trainor is often associated with bubbly, poppy tracks, but this song is a gentle breakup ballad she released before she broke out with hits like “All About That Bass.” It expresses the feelings of a woman whose relationship is on the verge of falling apart, yet she still can’t let go.

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Charice – “Louder” [Official Music Video]

This song by Filipino singer Charice powerfully captures, over an up-tempo track, a woman’s resolve to break away from her ex and move forward to a new love.

Charice herself has said it’s a fun song that’s perfect for summer.