Music|Songs

The Best Breakup Songs Of 2024

Akansha Kakkad
Updated December 15, 2024 24 items

Facebook

Twitter

Copy link

Ranked By
888 votes
159 voters
Voting Rules
Only songs that were released in 2024.
Latest additions: SPEYSIDE, That's So True, I Never Loved You
Most divisive: My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys
Over 100 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Breakup Songs Of 2024
Info IconHOW RANKINGS WORK

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.

  • We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)
    1

    We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)

    Ariana Grande
    169 votes

    Ariana 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. 

  • I Wish I Hated You
    2

    I Wish I Hated You

    Ariana Grande
    88 votes

    Ariana 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.  

  • Don’t Wanna Break Up Again
    3

    Don’t Wanna Break Up Again

    Ariana Grande
    107 votes

    In 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. 

  • I Can Do It With a Broken Heart
    4

    I Can Do It With a Broken Heart

    Taylor Swift
    94 votes

    Taylor 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. 

  • That's So True
    5

    That's So True

    Gracie Abrams
    18 votes

    Gracie 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. 

  • My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys
    6

    My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys

    Taylor Swift
    47 votes

    In her song “My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys," Taylor Swift uses a child's toy as a metaphor to represent a disintegrated relationship that was once fresh and novel.