Breakup songs recommended for people in their 80s: a collection of classic tracks that capture heartbreaking feelings

Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya – Come, Spring

The celebrated song that gently sings of the arrival of spring was released in 1994 by Yumi Matsutoya and became a major topic as the theme song for an NHK morning drama series.

Its sweet, wistful vocals and lyrics filled with feelings for a loved one deeply resonate with many listeners.

Elegantly portraying spring scenes—such as the scent of daphne and sudden showers—it beautifully expresses nostalgic memories and the hope of reunion.

After its release, the song topped the Oricon weekly chart and became a massive hit, selling over 1.16 million copies.

It was also used for the Huis Ten Bosch Tulip Festival and in commercials for the Yomiuri Shimbun, making it familiar to an even wider audience.

Its gentle melody and heartwarming lyrics are perfect for sparking conversations about memories with older adults.

Please enjoy a richly satisfying moment together while feeling the arrival of spring.

Drinks for twoAzusa Michiyo

Drinks for two

A bittersweet yet forward-looking breakup song about a couple choosing to end a cherished love.

Set to a gentle melody, it portrays the emotions of lovers who have resolved to part.

Released in March 1974, the song features lyrics by Michio Yamagami and music by Masayuki Hirao, and became a major hit, reaching No.

11 on the Oricon weekly chart.

Their promise to meet again and share drinks when they feel lonely conveys both gratitude for the memories they’ve built and hope for the future.

It’s a song that stays by your side when you want to overcome the pain of heartbreak and find a sense of calm.

Tangled HairMisora Hibari

#Hibari Misora '#Disheveled Hair' #Shioyasaki Lighthouse Shioyamisaki

As her comeback release, Hibari Misora brought out this celebrated song of profound love and sorrow in December 1987.

Set against the backdrop of the Shioyasaki Lighthouse, it sings of unwavering feelings and prayers for someone who has gone away.

Carried by an elegant melody, it masterfully conveys the complex emotions of a woman heartbroken in love.

Recorded in a single take with a full orchestra, the session showcased Hibari Misora’s unparalleled vocal prowess.

It remains a treasured piece, long beloved by many as a song to be heard alongside cherished memories and landscapes.