Songs About Leaving Someone

Updated April 1, 2024

Ever hear these Songs About Leaving Someone? We bet you'll find some new tunes. We gathered 20 of the best ones.

Angels Like You by Miley Cyrus

From the album, Plastic Hearts, released on November 27, 2020

"Angels Like You" is a song by Miley Cyrus. It was released on August 28, 2020, as a single from her seventh studio album, Plastic Hearts. The song was written by Cyrus, Justin Tranter, and produced by Mike Will Made It.

Lost on You by LP

From the album, Lost on You, released on May 5, 2017

The song is about a relationship that has ended, and about how the singer is struggling to deal with it. The production is very minimal, with just a piano and LP's voice.

One More Light by Linkin Park

From the album, One More Light, released on May 19, 2017

"One More Light" is a song by the American rock band Linkin Park, released as the lead single from their studio album of the same name on May 19, 2017. The song was written and composed by band members Chester Bennington, Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson and Rob Bourdon, with production handled by long-time collaborator and friend of the band, Rick Rubin. The song is a piano-based soft-rock ballad, with Shinoda's rapped verses and Bennington's emotive vocal delivery. It was described as a tribute to friends and fans of the band, and received generally positive reviews from music critics. The accompanying music video features multiple people from around the world, including an astronaut in space. "One More Light" charted on multiple Billboard charts, peaking at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100, 15 on the Hot Rock Songs chart, and 8 on the Mainstream Top 40 chart.

Letting Someone Go by Zach Bryan

From the album, DeAnn, released on August 24, 2019

Letting Someone Go is a folk-country song written and performed by Zach Bryan. Produced by Ryan Fagman and recorded at The Church Recording Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. The song is an acoustic guitar-driven piece that reflects on the difficulty of breaking up with someone. The lyrics explore the pain of saying goodbye and the realization that it is the right thing to do, and how it can be a freeing experience. The chorus includes the lyrics “I’m gonna let you go, let you go / 'Cause it’s the only way we both can be free.” The overall theme of the song is one of acceptance and understanding, which can be a difficult but healthy process.

Walked Through Hell by Anson Seabra

From the album, Walked Through Hell, released on November 20, 2020

"Walked Through Hell" is a song by Anson Seabra, released on his debut studio album, Seasons, in 2020. The song was written by Seabra and produced by Logan Boller and Jordan Critz. The track is an upbeat, acoustic-driven pop anthem that speaks of resilience and strength in the face of adversity. It features Seabra's soulful and emotive vocal, as well as a driving beat and a powerful chorus. Lyrically, the song is an empowering message about overcoming hardship and adversity and learning to appreciate the beauty in life. The song has been featured in several films, TV shows, and commercials, as well as on various streaming services.