The 50 best breakup songs of the 21st century, ranked

Callie AhlgrimFeb 14, 2022, 19:43 IST

Beyoncé's "B'Day," Carrie Underwood's "Some Hearts," Ne-Yo's "In My Own Words," and Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License."Jo Hale/Getty Images; Skip Bolen/Getty Images; Kevin Mazur/Getty Images; Matthew Baker/Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/Insider

Insider ranked the 50 best breakup songs released since 2000, from tragic ballads to kiss-off bops.
Robyn's iconic crying-on-the-dance-floor anthem "Dancing on My Own" was ranked the best.
Taylor Swift's "All Too Well" and Beyoncé's "Irreplaceable" rounded out the top three.

50. "Love Yourself" by Justin Bieber

"Love Yourself" was released in 2015.Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Universal Music

49. "My Happy Ending" by Avril Lavigne

"My Happy Ending" was released in 2004.Avril Lavigne/YouTube

48. "Apologize" by OneRepublic

"Apologize" was released in 2007.OneRepublic/YouTube

47. "Potential Breakup Song" by Aly & AJ

"Potential Breakup Song" was released in 2007.Aly & AJ/YouTube

46. "White Blank Page" by Mumford & Sons

"White Blank Page" was released in 2009.Frank Hoensch/Getty Images

45. "Lose You to Love Me" by Selena Gomez

"Lose You to Love Me" was released in 2019.Selena Gomez/YouTube

44. "Call Out My Name" by The Weeknd

"Call Out My Name" was released in 2018.The Weeknd/YouTube

43. "New York" by St. Vincent

"New York" was released in 2017.St. Vincent/YouTube

42. "Cherry" by Harry Styles

"Cherry" was released in 2019.Isabel Infantes/PA Images via Getty Images

41. "Gives You Hell" by The All-American Rejects

"Gives You Hell" was released in 2008.The All-American Rejects/YouTube

40. "Truth Hurts" by Lizzo

"Truth Hurts" was released in 2017.Lizzo/YouTube

39. "Moral of the Story" by Ashe

"Moral of the Story" was released in 2019.Ashe Music/YouTube

35. "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)" by Adele

"Send My Love (To Your New Lover)" was released in 2015.Adele/YouTube

37. "If It's the Beaches" by The Avett Brothers

"If It's the Beaches" was released in 2006.Tim Mosenfelder/Corbis via Getty Images

36. "This Love" by Maroon 5

"This Love" was released in 2002.Maroon 5/YouTube

38. "The 1" by Taylor Swift

"The 1" was released in 2020.TAS Rights Management 2021 via Getty Images

34. "Ivy" by Frank Ocean

"Ivy" was released in 2016.Visionhaus#GP/Corbis via Getty Images

33. "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye featuring Kimbra

"Somebody That I Used to Know" was released in 2011.gotyemusic/YouTube

32. "Leave (Get Out)" by JoJo

"Leave (Get Out)" was released in 2004.Jesse Grant/WireImage

31. "Burn" by Usher

"Burn" was released in 2004.Usher/YouTube

30. "Don't Start Now" by Dua Lipa"

"Don't Start Now" was released in 2019.Dua Lipa/YouTube

29. "Me, Myself and I" by Beyoncé

"Me, Myself and I" was released in 2003.Beyoncé/YouTube

28. "Supercut" by Lorde

"Supercut" was released in 2017.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

27. "Hannah Hunt" by Vampire Weekend

"Hannah Hunt" was released in 2013.rune hellestad/Corbis via Getty Images

26. "Happier Than Ever" by Billie Eilish

"Happier Than Ever" was released in 2021.Rich Fury/Getty Images

25. "Habits (Stay High)" by Tove Lo

"Habits (Stay High)" was released in 2013.Tove Lo/YouTube

24. "Cellophane" by FKA twigs

"Cellophane" was released in 2019.FKA Twigs/YouTube

23. "Title and Registration" by Death Cab for Cutie

"Title and Registration" was released in 2003.Death Cab for Cutie/YouTube

22. "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus

"Wrecking Ball" was released in 2013.Miley Cyrus/YouTube

21. "So Sick" by Ne-Yo

"So Sick" was released in 2005.Ne-Yo/YouTube

20. "Drivers License" by Olivia Rodrigo

"Drivers License" was released in 2021.Olivia Rodrigo/YouTube

19. "Dear John" by Taylor Swift

"Dear John" was released in 2010.Kevin Mazur/WireImage

18. "About Today" by The National

"About Today" was released in 2004.Gary Wolstenholme/Redferns

17. "Marvins Room" by Drake

Drake performs in 2010.Daniel Boczarski/Redfern

16. "Do I Wanna Know?" by Arctic Monkeys

"Do I Wanna Know?" was released in 2013.Raphael Dias/Getty Images

15. "For Emma" by Bon Iver

"For Emma" was released in 2008.Edd Westmacott/Avalon/Getty Images

14. "Heartless" by Kanye West

"Heartless" was released in 2008.Kanye West/YouTube

13. "Green Light" by Lorde

"Green Light" was released in 2017.Lorde/YouTube

12. "Thank U, Next" by Ariana Grande

"Thank U, Next" was released in 2018.Ariana Grande/YouTube

11. "We Belong Together" by Mariah Carey

"We Belong Together" was released in 2005.Mariah Carey/YouTube

10. "Since U Been Gone" by Kelly Clarkson

"Since U Been Gone" was released in 2004.Kelly Clarkson/YouTube

9. "Back to Black" by Amy Winehouse

"Back to Black" was released in 2006.Amy Winehouse/YouTube

8. "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele

"Rolling in the Deep" was released in 2010.Adele/YouTube

7. "Somebody Else" by The 1975

"Somebody Else" was released in 2016.The 1975/YouTube

6. "Bad Religion" by Frank Ocean

"Bad Religion" was released in 2012.Karl Walter/Getty Images for Coachella

5. "Before He Cheats" by Carrie Underwood

"Before He Cheats" was released in 2005.Carrie Underwood/YouTube

4. "Cry Me a River" by Justin Timberlake

"Cry Me a River" was released in 2002.Justin Timberlake/YouTube

3. "Irreplaceable" by Beyoncé

"Irreplaceable" was released in 2006.Beyoncé/YouTube

2. "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)" by Taylor Swift

"All Too Well" was originally released in 2012 and rereleased in 2021.Will Heath/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

1. "Dancing on My Own" by Robyn

"Dancing on My Own" was released in 2010.Robyn/YouTube

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