Western pop songs to help you get over a heartbreak

366 daysHY

HY – 366 Days (Official Music Video)

This song puts the feeling of being unable to forget a past lover into ultra-straightforward lyrics.

It was the theme song for the 2007 drama Akai Ito, so many of you might already know it.

ForgetUVERworld

When you go through a breakup, it can be really hard to forget about the other person, and the painful days seem to go on and on.

At times like that, let’s make some noise with friends and just forget about it! This song tells us that it’s okay to let go of the bad stuff sometimes and have a blast.

It’s tough and painful right now, but time will surely heal you.

Let’s use this experience for your next love and go grab your happiness!

After a broken heartCHIHIRO

CHIHIRO – After a Broken Heart (Official MV)

Keeping the title as is, this is CHIHIRO’s “Shitsuren no Ato,” packed full of all the familiar feelings and experiences that come with heartbreak.

If you listen to it right after a breakup, you’ll probably find so many relatable moments that it’ll feel like a storm of empathy.

And once you listen, you might just get caught in the tear-jerking trap.

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Cry your heart out with this song, let yourself sink into the sadness, and hopefully move on to the next step.

late autumnGagaga SP

Gagaga SP Live “Late Autumn” @ Nagata Grand March 2017

“I’ll live until I die!!” It’s a song with a striking, powerful message that seems obvious at first glance but is easy to forget.

It’s one of Gagaga SP’s signature tracks! The lyrics, which portray the protagonist’s lingering attachment to his ex after a breakup, feel more and more like a gentle embrace the more you listen, as if saying, “It’s okay to be hung up on it.

” It’s a song I absolutely want you to listen to when you’re hurting from a broken heart.

Take a bowRihanna

Rihanna – Take A Bow

Rather than lamenting a broken heart, I want to see it as a fresh start.

This is a perfect track by Liana for those with that kind of positive mindset.

“I’m better off with you gone.” The strong feelings of a woman are sung with a light touch.

Don’t miss songstress Liana’s beautiful vocal work, too.

Try it on my ownWhitney Houston

Whitney Houston – Try It On My Own (Official HD Video)

While it’s okay to dwell in sadness a little after a heartbreak, now is the time to rise! This song is perfect for women who feel that way.

Gentle, yet at times powerful, it’s filled with strong messages about carving out your own life.

2%10-FEET

10-FEET – 2%

It’s not exactly a straightforward breakup song, but this track tells you that breakups happen and that’s okay—it’ll become one of the experiences that make you stronger going forward.

It’s a song that helps you look ahead when you’re feeling down from a breakup.