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Recommended male heartbreak songs in Western music. World-famous classics and popular tracks.

There are many songs that sing about past love.

Among them, there are especially many in Western music, and this time we’re shining a spotlight on those classics!

A lot of them are incredibly famous!

It’s also interesting to try translating the lyrics.

Let your imagination expand from the literal Japanese translations and trace your memories.

It might resonate with you!

Recommended male heartbreak songs in Western music. World classics and popular tracks (1–10)

LostMichael Bublé

Michael Bublé – Lost [Official Music Video]
LostMichael Bublé

A heart-stirring ballad from Canadian artist Michael Bublé.

It voices the pain of heartbreak and the hope of renewal, offering comfort to listeners.

Included on the album “Call Me Irresponsible,” it was released as a single in November 2007.

Born from the breakup with his former fiancée, this song captivates with Bublé’s emotive vocals and beautiful melody.

It was also featured in the American TV series “NCIS,” bringing solace to many.

A must-listen for anyone suffering from heartbreak or standing at a crossroads in life.

You’re BeautifulJames Blunt

James Blunt – You’re Beautiful (Official Music Video) [4K]
You're BeautifulJames Blunt

This is a moving song about unrequited love by British singer-songwriter James Blunt.

Released in May 2005, it was inspired by his experience of unexpectedly seeing a former lover on the subway with a new partner.

Featured on the album “Back to Bedlam,” it became a major hit, reaching number one in 13 countries worldwide.

In Japan, it was used as an insert song for the Fuji TV drama “Kobayakawa Nobuki no Koi” and as a commercial song for the Toyota Vitz.

Although it may sound romantic at first, it actually conveys bittersweet feelings and complex emotions, resonating deeply with those who have experienced heartbreak or parting.

Careless WhisperWham! Feat. George Michael

George Michael – Careless Whisper (Official Video)
Careless WhisperWham! Feat. George Michael

It became a number-one hit in many countries as soon as it was released and has since been established as a pop standard.

Although it was before Wham! disbanded, it is regarded as a George Michael solo number.

In Japan, both Hideki Saijo and Hiromi Go covered it and had hits.

Recommended male heartbreak songs in Western music: World-famous and popular tracks (11–20)

Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO

Chicago – Hard To Say I’m Sorry (Official Music Video)
Hard To Say I'm SorryCHICAGO

This is a signature work by the American brass-rock band Chicago, depicting the pain of heartbreak alongside an elegant piano melody.

Released in September 1982 and produced by David Foster, the song elevates the rich musicality of the brass section into a pop arrangement.

It topped the U.

S.

singles chart for two consecutive weeks.

Chosen as the ending theme for the film “Blue Lovers,” it also became familiar in Japan as a commercial song for Osaka Gas and Toyota.

The lyrics portray a man who, after being told goodbye by his lover, regrets his past behavior—feelings that many listeners can surely empathize with.

I Heard it Through the GrapevineMarvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye – I Heard It Through The Grapevine
I Heard it Through the GrapevineMarvin Gaye

One of Marvin Gaye’s signature hits alongside “What’s Going On.” Interestingly, Marvin wasn’t the original artist—Smokey Robinson & the Miracles recorded it first.

To make the story even more complex, the version that first climbed the charts wasn’t theirs but Gladys Knight & the Pips’ rendition.

When You were MinePrince

A track included on Prince’s third album, Dirty Mind.

Although it wasn’t released as a single, it was often performed at his concerts.

This was before he broke through with Purple Rain, and his falsetto voice is particularly striking.

When I Was Your ManBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man (Official Music Video)
When I Was Your ManBruno Mars

A poignant piano ballad that sings of heartbreak and regret.

Written from the perspective of a man who has lost his lover by American artist Bruno Mars, the song captures the complex emotions of regretting past mistakes while still wishing happiness for the other person.

Released in January 2013, it appears on the album “Unorthodox Jukebox” and became a worldwide hit, reaching No.

1 on the U.

S.

Billboard charts.

With its simple piano accompaniment and powerful vocals, it’s recommended for those seeking to heal the pain of a broken heart or to reaffirm their feelings for someone special.