Western pop songs to help you get over a heartbreak
More into Western music than J-pop?
If so, you probably love the dynamism and emotional punch that Western music often has.
Experiencing overseas cultures can also help unwind a heart that’s grown stiff and tense.
In this article, we’ve listed Western songs to help you bounce back from a broken heart.
Western music is all about staying positive and believing in yourself!
There are lots of songs with that message, so they’re perfect when you want to feel more upbeat.
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Western pop songs to help you get over a breakup (91–100)
Like magicSHISHAMO
It’s a perfect song for girls.
When you go through a breakup, it’s easy to get jaded, but this song lifts up the feeling of not forgetting to keep polishing yourself and of how wonderful it is to stay your sparkling self.
It’s not a love song, but I think it’s soothing.
100 What-Ifs for Youflumpool
It expresses the utterly helpless, lost feeling right after being rejected.
Vocalist Yamamura himself has said, “The lyrics are written as if in a tunnel in the dark, but I’m sure that time will become time that leads to tomorrow,” so I think the message comes across quite directly.
Until we meet againHirai Dai
When I listen to lyrics that gently stay by my side when I’m heartbroken and feeling down, they truly make me think, “I’m so glad I found this.” The sound of rippling waves, the timbre of the ukulele, the relaxed melody, and Hirai’s gentle singing voice are sure to bring tears to your eyes.
Listening to OliviaAnri
It’s a song that conveys the strength of a woman who, despite lingering feelings for the man she loved and memories of happier times, chooses to cut those ties herself and move forward.
The gentle melody and Anri’s vocals are soothing.
If you’re struggling with a painful love and feel like you can’t hold back your tears, give this song a listen.
LIFE: Beyond What's Right in Front of YouKanjani Eight
Even if things are tough right now, even if you’re standing still, it’s not over yet! You’ve still got this! It’s the kind of song that makes you feel that way.
Kanjani Eight’s songs often have bright, casual lyrics, but their ballads and cheer songs hit straight to the heart.
Power To UndoBrittany Howard
A song by Brittany Howard about breaking free from a past romantic relationship that became a source of trauma.
It portrays the complex emotions of being torn between lingering attachment to the past and the desire to move on.
You can feel her resolve to cut off the temptation of someone who has the power to “undo everything” and reclaim her own life.
Released in February 2024, this track is a deeply crafted piece based on Howard’s own experiences.
Her powerful voice—well known from her role as lead vocalist of Alabama Shakes—resonates with listeners.
It’s a song that gives courage to anyone who wants to break away from past trauma or dependency.
9 CrimesDamien Rice
An indie rock track released in 2006 by Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice.
It became a hit across various European countries and has been featured in many forms of media, including the TV dramas Grey’s Anatomy and Jericho.