Breakup songs that were hits in the 2000s
Breakups with a beloved partner, unrequited love that never comes true…
Heartbreak is something many people experience at least once in their lives.
Precisely because it’s so universal, countless artists have sung about heartbreak over the years.
In this article, we introduce heartbreak songs that were hits in the 2000s.
For those who spent their youth in that era, some of these songs may have comforted your broken hearts back then.
And for anyone who’s recently gone through a breakup or can’t forget someone, these tracks are sure to resonate.
Find the one song that helps heal your wounds.
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Breakup songs that were hits in the 2000s (21–30)
Once Again… feat. BENIDōji-T
At the beginning of our relationship, we appreciated even the little things and cherished each other.
But as time passed, being together felt like a given, and I ended up hurting them more and more until we broke up.
This is a song of regret, wishing that if we could meet again, I would cherish them so much more.
Things that have formShibasaki Kou
This song is the theme song for the film “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World.” Together with the film, it became a huge hit.
It’s a heartrending song about someone who can no longer live by the side of the person they love.
All they can do is watch over them, so they wish for that person to find happiness with someone else.
Breakup songs that were hits in the 2000s (31–40)
Good-bye daysYUI
This is one of YUI’s signature heartbreak songs.
Since she stopped appearing on TV, she has been active as the vocalist of a band called FLOWER FLOWER.
The vibe is more rock and the image might feel different, but please give that a listen too.
If tomorrow comesJUJU with JAY’ED
For the two of them, tomorrow might never come.
Even though they love each other so much, they might have to part.
They want to stay together even one second longer, but the words won’t come out right and they can’t get it across.
That’s why they just want to stay by each other’s side, to hold each other.
It’s the perfect song for someone who can’t be honest about their feelings.
My Girlarashi
There was someone I loved very much, someone I wanted to cherish, but we ended up parting before I could.
Still, the seasons we spent together will always remain in my heart, and it’s because of those memories that I can keep living.
No matter how much time passes, I’ll keep them tucked away in my heart as precious memories.
It’s a beautiful song that expresses those feelings.
Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie
Namie Amuro looks cool just walking in the music video, doesn’t she? In this video, she really is simply walking the whole time.
Even so, the footage has the power to encourage people who are trying to move forward after heartbreak.
crescent moonayaka
This is a song I want people to listen to once they’ve somewhat recovered from the sadness of a breakup.
It’s an uplifting song about not being able to cry anymore and choosing to live strongly, carrying your memories even when you’re alone.
Thinking that Ayaka has also overcome such heartache and is living in the present is really encouraging, isn’t it?