English singer-songwriter Olivia Dean’s light, breezy, and flirtatious jazz-pop hit “So Easy (To Fall In Love)” is from her second album, The Art of Loving.

During high school, Taylor Swift wrote "Tim McGraw" about her boyfriend who was leaving for college. Knowing their relationship would end, she wrote the song to capture their memories, hoping he would think of her every time he heard their favorite country music artist.

The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside” is an energetic indie rock classic about jealousy, imagination, and emotional spiraling after heartbreak. The official video combines dramatic storytelling with the song’s intense vocals and unforgettable chorus.

Oasis perform “Wonderwall” in a moody black and white video that highlights the band’s raw Britpop atmosphere.
The lyrics express longing, vulnerability, and hope, turning the song into a nostalgic anthem about needing someone.

Christina Perri's song "A Thousand Years" was featured in the soundtrack for the film "Breaking Dawn" from the Twilight series.

Shakira and Burna Boy team up for “Dai Dai,” a vibrant song that blends Latin pop, Afrobeat rhythms, and energetic vocals. The video combines dance, colorful visuals, and global musical influences, creating a catchy and dynamic cross-cultural collaboration.

“Lighter,” the first single from the official album of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is a collaboration between US singer, Jelly Roll and Mexican singer Carín Leon. Its message of freedom and overcoming adversity aims to inspire teams and fans alike at this globally important international tournament.

In her own brash, uninhibited and stylish way, Amy Winehouse sings about being unfaithful to the guy she loves. Her defensiveness when she was found out prompted the title “You Know I’m No Good.”

In this song from her album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, Californian pop star Olivia Rodrigo sings of being infatuated with a guy she stalks online and then finally gets to be with in person.

This “Britpop” classic from the mid-nineties sees Oasis at the height of their popularity. It was one of the defining tracks of the era, taking the nation by storm with its big chorus and singalong lyrics.

Tate McRae’s “It’s ok I’m ok” is a breakup song about moving on with confidence and refusing to be hurt by an ex’s new relationship. It uses repeated reassurance to show emotional closure, but the sharp tone suggests there’s still some lingering bitterness underneath.

English New Romantic group Duran Duran play an excellent cover of the classic Doors song "The Crystal Ship," with its dreamlike lyrics and an added whistled solo.

On their dance hit “I Love It," Swedish synth pop duo Icona Pop feature vocals from the British singer and original writer of the song, Charli XCX. The lyrics describe a breakup with an older boyfriend, with raw emotion giving way to a release of joy and reckless abandonment.

Scottish Singer Rod Stewart, with his distinctive raspy voice, made a name for himself singing romantic ballads that caught the public imagination. “You’re in My Heart (The Final Acclaim)” was one of these and is from his album Foot Loose & Fancy Free.

From her blockbuster breakthrough album Jagged Little Pill, here is Alanis Morissette's ultimate breakup song, in which she lets her former partner know how much harm he did by leaving her.