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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.

Playlist

Western pop songs to help you get over a heartbreak
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1eastBorn With a Broken HeartDamiano DavidA heartbroken man takes his first step toward new love
2eastBetter NowPost MaloneA song by Post Malone that sings of heartbreak’s pain and growth
3eastFight SongRachel PlattenAn American singer-songwriter...
4eastWe Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor SwiftThis song is by an American singer-songwriter…
5eastabcdefuGAYLEEmotional release by channeling the pain of heartbreak into song
6eastFrom the Dining TableHarry StylesA delicate ode to loneliness and the pain of heartbreak that gently resonates in the heart...
7eastGood As HellLizzoThe heartwarming mel… played by Lizzo from the United States
8eastSince U Been GoneKelly ClarksonKelly Cl… is an American singer.
9eastPsychoMaisie PetersMaisie's love-accusation song, a cry from the heart
10eastIDGAFDua LipaA powerful, self-affirming song about recovering from heartbreak
11eastSomeone You LovedLewis CapaldiA gem of a ballad that gently stays close to the hearts of those in pain…
12eastI’m a MessBebe RexhaA song about recovering from heartbreak and singing self-acceptance
13eastHappierEd SheeranA warm, gentle melody that tenderly envelops the pain of heartbreak.
14eastFuck YouCeeLo GreenEven in his work with Gnarls Barkley...
15eastMr. BrightsideThe KillersLyrics that perfectly capture the essence of love and its loss are especia...
16eastBetter VersionFLETCHERA heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak
17eastTonight I’m Getting Over YouCarly Rae JepsenCarly R, a Canadian artist…
18eastBetter Than RevengeTaylor SwiftReleased by Taylor Swift...
19eastI Wanna Get BetterBleachersBl..., an American indie pop act,
20eastFighterChristina AguileraAm…
21eastSome NightsFunFu..., an American indie pop band
22eastThe Judgetwenty one pilotsThe American music duo Twen...
23eastMapsMaroon 5The crystal-clear voice unique to Maroon 5 and the Sunday...
24eastWhen I Was Your ManBruno MarsA poignant mix of regret and hope wells up in my chest—a heart-stirring pi...
25eastTwo GhostsHarry StylesHarry Styles's wistful heartbreak ballad
26eastHold Me While You WaitLewis CapaldiLewis Capaldi from Scotland…
27eastElastic Heart feat. Shia LaBeouf & Maddie ZieglerSiaSia’s iconic song that portrays the anguish of love
28eastBack for GoodTake ThatThe pain of heartbreak, the wish for a reunion, classic ballads
29eastCome Back To MeVanessa HudgensLingering attachment to an ex and a wish to get back together
30eastMiss Missing YouFall Out BoyLost love and being hurt, and that hurt…
31eastthank u, nextAriana GrandeA smash-hit song that sings about lessons learned from romantic experiences
32eastAin’t No WayAretha FranklinAr is an American singer-songwriter...
33eastSong for the DumpedBen Folds FiveAn American alternative rock trio…
34eastIrreplaceableBeyoncéA song about becoming a strong, independent person...
35eastElectric LoveBØRNSAn American singer-songwriter...
36eastLonely DancersConan GrayFeatured on 'Found Heaven,' this work is...
37eastThe AlibiDylanBritain’s rising star, Dylan, sings of love and…
38eastI Will SurviveGloria GaynorPeople who are trying to overcome difficult circumstances…
39eastI’m Gonna Find Another YouJohn MayerThe American mu... who has won a Grammy Award
40eastgoodbyeKelly ClarksonAlbum 'Chemistry' Deluxe…
41eastPursuit Of HappinessKid Cudi ft. MGMTAmerican artist Kid Cudi…
42eastBreaking PointLogan MichaelThe courage to take a new step along with sorrow...
43eastMidnight CityM83French electronic music…
44eastLost The BreakupMaisie PetersAn English ... that gently accompanies the hearts of those bearing the pain of a broken heart.
45eastRestless HeartMatt HiresMatt Hires has been active since 2005…
46eastGood LifeOneRepublicOn... by the American pop rock band
47eastI’ve Been Loving You Too LongOtis ReddingAmerican singer-songwriter Ot…
48eastCollar FullPanic! At The DiscoEven when a relationship ends, I don’t just feel loneliness…
49eastfeel like shitTate McRaeTate Mc… lays bare the pain of heartbreak with raw honesty.
50eastUnbelieversVampire WeekendKeep an open mind in any situation…
51eastSloppy SecondsWatskySomeday, everyone will be able to find someone they love…
52eastBelieveCherOn moving forward with confidence after a breakup…
53eastFlipsideLana Del ReyAmerican singer-songwriter La…
54eastit’s my lifeBon JoviHeartbreak? So what! Getting dumped? So what! Long...
55eastHappy songBring Me The HorizonI hated the person who dumped me so much, I wanted to kill th—
56eastCall Me MaybeCarly Rae JepsenI gave my number to the guy I fell in love with at first sight and called...
57eastYellowColdplayEvery Coldplay song is gentle and soothing...
58eastGirls Just Want To Have FunCyndi LauperCyndi Lauper’s innocent, piercing voice…
59eastLandslideDixie ChicksA vocal group consisting of three female vocalists, a vocal gro...
60eastEvery Love That Ever WasHome VideoWhen you're heartbroken and feel like giving up, please listen to this song on P...
61eastDark blueJack’s MannequinA very refreshing phrase that evokes the deep, vivid blue of the summer sea…
62eastLove yourselfJustin BieberThis by the world-famous Justin Bieber…
63eastRudeMAGICRight after a breakup, you’re overwhelmed with a poignant, aching sadness and...
64eastIt’s A Beautiful DayMichael Bublé“This is a beautiful day,” and… how wonderful…
65eastBlack Or WhiteMichael JacksonThis song, which sings about discrimination based on skin color between Black and white people, ...
66eastGold StepsNeck DeepPop-punk music always energizes whoever listens to it...
67eastLove AgainPentatonixAfter a heartbreak, my sense of self started to crumble...
68eastKilling in the nameRage Against The MachineThe destructive sou... of Rage Against the Machine
69eastsnowRed Hot Chili PeppersA guitar that evokes a scene of gently falling snow...
70eastGonna Get over YouSara BareillesBecause the lyrics are written from a female perspective, a man...
71eastLet It BeThe BeatlesWhen hard times or unbearable suffering strike...
72eastWhere Is The Love?The Black Eyed PeasUsually, it’s a cool song that’s thrilling and upbeat...
73eastWith or Without YouU2The vocalist Bono’s voice is that of a deeply wounded heart…
74eastCAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVEUB40The song title’s “I Can’t Help Falling in Love” and…
75eastA Thousand MilesVanessa CarltonA piano sound when you're feeling down after a heartbreak...
76eastHotel CaliforniaThe EaglesI can’t get enough of that 70s-style wistful loneliness…
77eastWe are the WorldUSA For AfricaWhen I’m feeling down with personal negative emotions from a heartbreak, …
78east366 daysHYThe feeling of not being able to forget a past lover is supe...
79eastForgetUVERworldWhen you get your heart broken, it’s hard to forget about the other person...
80eastAfter a broken heartCHIHIROKeep the title as it is, the feeling of heartbreak, ah...
81eastlate autumnGagaga SP“I’ll live until the day I die!!” That seemingly self-evident…
82eastTake a bowRihannaInstead of lamenting a broken heart, take it as a new beginning...
83eastTry it on my ownWhitney HoustonWhile it's okay to soak in a certain amount of sadness after a heartbreak, now...
84east2%10-FEETIt's not exactly a straightforward heartbreak song...
85eastLovers AgainEXILEBack when EXILE had seven members, especially in terms of romance...
86eastDon’t Look Back in AngerOasisIt’s a classic that everyone knows. There are various arrange...
87eastLove DrizzleShonan no KazeIt’s a song about saying goodbye to someone I loved very much...
88eastalreadyMao AbeAn end comes to the two who were dating,…
89eastThe Power of Encounters IIIAAAA depiction of romantic relationships between men and women by AAA, Du...
90eastMemoryBOØWYEven among the legendary Japanese rock band BOØWY, th...
91eastTime goes byEvery Little ThingThe million-selling track, Every L…
92eastLike magicSHISHAMOIt's a perfect song for girls. When you experience heartbreak, it gently...
93east100 What-Ifs for YouflumpoolHelplessly at a complete loss right after being dumped…
94eastUntil we meet againHirai DaiGently reaching out to someone feeling down after a heartbreak...
95eastListening to OliviaAnriLingering feelings for the man I loved, and the times when I was happy...
96eastLIFE: Beyond What’s Right in Front of YouKanjani EightEven if things are hard right now and you’re standing still, it’s not over yet…
97eastPower To UndoBrittany HowardLiberation from a past romantic relationship that became a trauma...
98east9 CrimesDamien RiceAn Irish singer-songwriter who...
99eastShotsImagine DragonsImagi…, an American rock band
100eastHe Wasn’t Man EnoughToni BraxtonAn American R&B act active since 1989…