Heartbreaking breakup songs by female Western artists—tear-jerking breakup tracks. World classics and recommended popular songs.
From among the world’s leading female heartbreak songs in Western music, our studio staff introduces recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
It’s a gem-filled playlist that captures bittersweet love stories from around the globe.
Heartbreaking breakup songs by foreign female artists—tear-jerking breakup ballads. World-famous masterpieces and recommended popular tracks (1–10).
The Heart Wants What It WantsSelena Gomez
People speculated that Selena’s narration at the beginning of the PV was hinting at her breakup with Justin Bieber.
“The Heart Wants What It Wants” means wanting what your heart desires, even if it’s impossible.
Seeing Selena’s tears makes your chest ache.
The SubwayChappell Roan
It’s a song that really builds up toward the second half.
In the first half, the chorus goes up to D5, but it’s not a section where you should belt, so aim for an airy, gentle delivery.
The tempo isn’t fast, so it’s easier if you learn it melody by melody.
If you’re not used to using falsetto, practice humming so you can switch smoothly between chest voice and falsetto.
In the first half, try projecting your voice upward, resonating in the area between the eyebrows or the head to create a light, open sound.
In the second half, the resonance gets a bit stronger, so direct the sound downward and resonate in the chest to bring out more power.
Try speaking or singing with a hand on your chest—you’ll feel strong vibrations there—then sing while focusing on that resonance!
SomedayMariah Carey
A heartbreak song whose sorrow can only be conveyed by truly exceptional vocal prowess—it tightens your chest.
A smash hit from the 1990 debut album.
It’s a poignant track capturing a girl’s emotions as she bravely declares to the lover who left her, “You’ll regret dumping me someday!”
When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne
A track from Avril’s 2007 album “The Best Damn Thing,” which debuted at No.
1 in the U.
S.
It’s a love song that pleads to a lover far away—or to a relationship already broken—“Do you know how much I need you right now?”
You Break Me FirstTate McRae
This is a heartbreak song by Canadian singer-songwriter Tate McRae that holds both strength and fragility.
It portrays the cold yet sorrowful feelings when an ex who once hurt you reaches out only when it’s convenient for them.
The line “You’re the one who broke me first” pushes them away, squeezing your chest as you hear it.
Behind those searing words, it feels as if there’s a deep sadness so intense that without saying them, her heart might fall apart.
For anyone who’s been through a painful love, it may resonate with that moment when you put on a brave face to protect yourself.
Her delicate vocals riding over a quiet beat gently wrap around that pain and bring you to tears.
I Can’t Make You Love MePriyanka Chopra
Priyanka, an Indian actress who broke out with the overseas TV series “Quantico,” released this song in 2014; the original is by Bonnie Raitt.
It’s a timeless classic that has been covered by many artists, including Adele, Tank, and Sophie Milman.
Someone Like YouAdele
A lingering love from my past told me they were getting married.
I put on a brave face, saying, “I’ll be fine—because I’ll find someone like you,” yet I still plead, “Please, don’t forget me.” It’s a heartbreakingly tender ballad from the 2011 smash-hit album, 21.