Breakup songs to listen to at Christmas: timeless tracks to soothe your time alone
Introducing heartbreak songs you’ll want to listen to at Christmas!
Christmas comes once a year.
Some people spend a wonderful holiday with their partner, while others find themselves alone for various reasons—like not being able to see the person they like or having broken up with their significant other.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs about Christmas heartbreak: tracks that will make you cry and songs that keep you company during solo time.
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Breakup songs to listen to at Christmas: masterpieces to soothe your solo time (1–10)
silentSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI has many songs you want to listen to during the Christmas season, like “Snow Magic Fantasy” and “Starlight Parade.” Among them, this one feels fresh because, rather than celebrating the holy night, its lyrics seem to savor loneliness and melancholy as something sublime.
It’s the perfect Christmas song for those slightly bittersweet moments when you want to gaze at the starry sky—when, precisely because it’s a special day, being unable to be with the person you want to be with makes the loneliness feel even stronger.
Christmas Nightatarayo
Christmas Night portrays the way we confront feelings of loneliness and solitude on a festive Christmas evening when the city sparkles.
Released in 2022 by Atarayo, a rock band that gained attention through social media like TikTok and YouTube, the song features a warm band sound that gently accompanies hearts weighed down by loneliness.
Hitomi’s emotional vocals resonate throughout.
It’s a rock ballad that sings of sentimental emotions, bringing back memories of special days spent with loved ones and everyday exchanges.
Merry ChristmasBUMP OF CHICKEN
It’s a bittersweet breakup song that echoes through a city at Christmastime.
Released by BUMP OF CHICKEN in November 2009, this track gently wraps around the loneliness of spending Christmas alone.
As the city grows more dazzling, the protagonist’s heightened sense of isolation is portrayed with delicate nuance, resonating with many listeners.
It’s sometimes performed as an encore during Christmas-season concerts.
If you couldn’t spend Christmas with the one you love, this heartwarming song will be by your side—give it a listen.
Breakup songs to listen to at Christmas: timeless tracks to soothe your solo moments (11–20)
Tearful ChristmasMakihara Noriyuki
If you’re looking for a Christmas song that’s heartbreakingly moving and sure to bring tears, this is the one.
Noriyuki Makihara’s “Namida no Christmas” is a song that portrays the feelings of a man who got his heart broken just before Christmas.
The lyrics begin with him spotting his ex-girlfriend in town on Christmas Day, spending time with her new boyfriend.
The cheerful, happy atmosphere of Christmas contrasts sharply with the protagonist’s lingering feelings for his ex, creating a resonance that sinks deep into your heart.
The emotional saxophone that appears in the interlude and toward the end of the track seems to mirror his inner state.
Heroineback number
This is a back number song whose poignant melody and lyrics resonate deeply.
Many listeners will likely relate to the lyrics that express bittersweet feelings for a loved one.
Released in January 2015, the track was also featured in commercials for JR East’s “JR SKISKI” and Kirin’s “Tanrei Green Label.” With over 100 million streams, it has captured the hearts of many.
Highly recommended for those who’ve experienced heartbreak or are in unrequited love.
Why not listen to this song and let your thoughts wander to someone special?
On Christmas nightYUTORI-SEDAI
Set against the chill of winter, this YUTORI-SEDAI breakup song portrays the distance between lovers and a bittersweet longing.
While blaming trembling legs on the cold, it reveals a true desire to express love to the other person, delicately capturing both the wintry atmosphere and the wavering of romantic feelings.
Included on an EP released in November 2021, this track stands out among their works for its strong evocation of the winter season and has become a favorite for many listeners.
It’s a recommended song for those spending Christmas night alone or wishing to be reunited with someone special.
Goodbye, my loverKoresawa
“Goodbye, My Lover” portrays the pent-up emotions of parting with the person you loved more than anyone.
Released in 2022 by singer-songwriter Koresawa, known for songs that depict realistic romance and resonate with listeners.
A gentle band performance unfolds alongside synth tones that evoke a dreamy atmosphere.
Even when trying to accept the breakup, honest feelings spill out—many will relate to this poignant state of mind.
Why not listen to her voice as it wraps around the loneliness of a Christmas without a lover?