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.
Playlist
| Breakup songs that were hits in the 2000s | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | me me sheRADWIMPS | play_arrow | It’s quite a heavy-hearted breakup song, but it’s just after the separation… |
| 2east | 366 daysHY | play_arrow | A mix featuring male and female twin vocals... |
| 3east | Blue BenchSasuke | play_arrow | Formed by classmates from high school, they once disbanded and... |
| 4east | AitaiKato Miria | play_arrow | This song was created by Ms. Miliyah Kato based on the voices of her fans… |
| 5east | NAOHY | play_arrow | Alongside his energetic musical activities, he has been concurrently developing a natural br… |
| 6east | let gom-flo loves YOSHIKA | play_arrow | The 17th single by the music group m-flo... |
| 7east | Just… I want to see youEXILE | play_arrow | Leading Japan’s entertainment indus... |
| 8east | SEASONSHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | Hailed as a “charismatic high school girl” in the 1990s... |
| 9east | nape (of the neck)aiko | play_arrow | With a chord progression that evokes jazz and blues… |
| 10east | SaudadePorunogurafiti | play_arrow | Including songs like “Apollo” and “Swallowtail Butterfly,” since their debut... |
| 11east | KanadeSukima Suichi | play_arrow | With the theme of 'life-sized music,' since their debut... |
| 12east | planetariumOtsuka Ai | play_arrow | From a pop tune like “Sakuranbo”... |
| 13east | Close your eyesHirai Ken | play_arrow | This is the film “Crying Out Love, In the Center of the World”... |
| 14east | SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | Not only as a top-class actor, but also as a radio DJ and... |
| 15east | A dream I saw while burning with longingayaka | play_arrow | Emotive elements like “Crescent Moon” and “Rainbow-colored”… |
| 16east | Love SongGO!GO!7188 | play_arrow | Melodies that evoke a sense of wa (Japanese harmony) and alternative... |
| 17east | dearestKOH+ | play_arrow | Both of whom are also active as actresses, the female sing... |
| 18east | GarnetOku Hanako | play_arrow | In a keyboard-based singing-and-playing style, Meji... |
| 19east | powder snowRemioromen | play_arrow | The insert song from the TV drama “1 Litre of Tears” and… |
| 20east | Goodbye to you…Tiara | play_arrow | Before their debut, they did chorus work and featured on other artists’ tracks… |
| 21east | secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE | play_arrow | A pure, positive breakup song that believes even if we part, we'll grow and meet again. |
| 22east | When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika | play_arrow | She is also active as an actress and voice actress, and has a distinctive and... |
| 23east | Song of the SunKaoru Amane | play_arrow | Even though I’ve lived all alone until now, I met him and... |
| 24east | many timesAoyama Teruma | play_arrow | My feelings of still loving you haven't changed. But… |
| 25east | FlowerORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | They have a wide musical range, from pop to loud, … |
| 26east | sympathetic tearsHitoto Yo | play_arrow | Hitoto Yo’s debut song, a masterpiece that portrays emotion |
| 27east | sparklingaiko | play_arrow | When it comes to heartbreak, it’s got to be aiko, right? Someday I’ll really favo... |
| 28east | swallowtail butterflyPorno Graffitti | play_arrow | Most people become greedy when they fall in love and... |
| 29east | Once Again… feat. BENIDōji-T | play_arrow | At the start of a relationship, you appreciate even the little things and cherish them... |
| 30east | Things that have formShibasaki Kou | play_arrow | This song is from the movie “Crying Out Love in the Center of the World”… |
| 31east | Good-bye daysYUI | play_arrow | This is one of YUI’s signature heartbreak songs. She… |
| 32east | If tomorrow comesJUJU with JAY’ED | play_arrow | There might be no tomorrow. So now, I want you by my side and to hold you close. |
| 33east | My Girlarashi | play_arrow | Memories with someone precious stay in your heart forever, even as time goes by. |
| 34east | Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie | play_arrow | Namie Amuro is walking in the music video… |
| 35east | crescent moonayaka | play_arrow | I've somewhat recovered from the sadness of our breakup... |
| 36east | Flavor Of LifeUtada Hikaru | play_arrow | A classic song by Hikaru Utada that portrays heartbreak |
| 37east | Graduationgagaga supi | play_arrow | A love song that likens a breakup with a lover to a graduation |
| 38east | White LoversKuwata Keisuke | play_arrow | A ballad that depicts the feelings of winter love |
| 39east | Lovers AgainEXILE | play_arrow | Recovering from heartbreak and stepping into a new love |
| 40east | youKōda Kumi | play_arrow | Expressing love for a distant lover in Kumi Koda’s ballad |
| 41east | Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie | play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s classic about love and courage uplifts the heart. |


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