Adele: 'Someone Like You' - A smash hit from her album, '21,' this single is about a boyfriend who calls for a breakup.
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Beyoncé: 'Irreplaceable' - These days, Beyoncé is enjoying married life with Jay-Z. However, back in 2006, she was a bold bachelorette, singing "we're finished" to an unnamed ex.
Eamon: 'F*** It (I Don’t Want You Back)' - Eamon didn't hold back on his debut single, firing off curses at his unnamed ex. It's since become a classic breakup anthem.
Kelly Clarkson: 'Since U Been Gone' - Clarkson's breakthrough hit was a fond farewell to an ex. "You had your chance, you blew it," she reminds them, in this passionate power ballad.
Joni Mitchell: 'The Last Time I Saw Richard' - Joni Mitchell's 'Blue' is a classic breakup album. The last track is apparently dedicated to Mitchell’s first husband, Chuck.
Mariah Carey: 'Infinity' - After Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon went their separate ways, she released the deliciously shady 'Infinity.'
Fleetwood Mac: 'Dreams' - This timeless single was written by Stevie Nicks, after she ended an eight-year relationship with fellow member Lindsey Buckingham.
Justin Bieber: 'Sorry' - On this tropical pop hit, Justin Bieber pleaded for forgiveness from a past lover. He even showed up to 'Ellen' to reveal that the song is all about Selena Gomez.
Björk: 'Stonemilker' - In 2013, Björk ended her 13-year relationship with Matthew Barney. She wrote an album about her recovery from heartbreak, starting with the strong 'Stonemilker.'
Kelela: 'A Message' - On her EP 'Hallucinogen,' Kelela told a breakup story in reverse. 'A Message' focuses on the end of the relationship.