Say goodbye to heartaches in style with the top breakup songs of 2024! This ranked list was created using a combination of factors such as fan votes, Billboard chart performance, emotional depth, relatable lyrics, and overall musicality of every song. Breakup songs have a special place in pop culture, helping us mend our broken hearts or providing a soundtrack to our grief and isolation. By selecting songs in terms of their influence and popularity among listeners of all ages, this list celebrates the expressions of love lost that continue to resonate with the crowd, especially those in 2024.
Ariana Grande's 2024 album, Eternal Sunshine, features several songs about breaking up, like “We Can't Be Friends” and “Don't Wanna Break Up Again.” Both songs, while encapsulating the heartbreak associated with breakups, bring distinctly different shades to the genre. From the hearts of R&B singers, pop stars, rappers, and more, this year's most popular breakup songs crosses genres, appealing to the masses and enabling listeners to connect emotionally.
Having shared a glimpse into the list, it's time for you to have your say. Which breakup songs played on repeat while you were nursing a broken heart? Was it the heavy guitars from a rock song or the comfort of a country ballad that helped you through your heartbreak? Cast your votes now to determine the best new breakup songs of 2024! Tuning into these songs not only validates your feelings but also contributes to the healing process. So, lend your voice and be part of this musical journey of love, loss, and healing.
1We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)
Ariana GrandeAriana Grande's emotional performance and lyrics in “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)” is resonating with listeners. The music video is inspired by the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
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2That's So True
Gracie AbramsGracie Abrams' “That's So True” has hit the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Abrams sings of the lengthy and painful process of moving on from an ex who is happily dating a new person.
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3I Can Do It With a Broken Heart
Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift's melodically upbeat “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” taps into the setting aside of personal emotions when a performer is in concert mode. The track reveals the difficult, task of compartmentalizing during a breakup when the show must go on.
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4Don’t Wanna Break Up Again
Ariana GrandeIn the song "Don’t Wanna Break Up Again," Ariana Grande explores why a final breakup is sometimes necessary. The lyrics examine the moments leading up to the decision to split up.
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5I Wish I Hated You
Ariana GrandeAriana Grande's “I Wish I Hated You” explores the long and painful process of moving on from a relationship. The song expresses the vacillating feelings of anger, pain, and regret.
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6The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived
Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift's searing breakup song “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” is rumored to be about Matty Healy, the frontman of the band The 1975.
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