A Tearful Farewell Song: A Love Song About Parting with Someone You Love
Even when you understand it in your head, an unexpected breakup with a partner is hard because your feelings can’t keep up.
Everyone has different reasons for breaking up, but I imagine most people feel the same way—“it hurts,” “I just want to cry.”
In this article, we’re picking out tear-jerking breakup songs from popular love songs.
Focusing on tracks that sing about lingering feelings of love, we’ll introduce breakup songs that stay close to your heart.
When you feel like crying, give them a listen.
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[Tear-Jerking Farewell Songs] Love Songs About Parting with Someone You Love (81–90)
fireworksaiko
A signature song by aiko, beloved as a summer tune and a love song.
Although it was released in 1999, it remains a timeless classic.
Vivid, relatable depictions and a strong sense of story—plus whispers of an angel and a devil.
The phrases from the latter half into the chorus perfectly capture the turmoil of the heart, tightening your chest with a pang.
It gently stays beside a love that cannot be fulfilled.
Blueberry Nightsmakaroni enpitsu
The rock band Macaroni Enpitsu.
Their vocalist, Hattori, wrote a song inspired by his ex-girlfriend called “Blueberry Nights.” The song portrays the pain of being caught in a love triangle and the sadness of being treated coldly by a boyfriend.
Although it’s told from a woman’s perspective, there are parts that men can relate to as well.
The track is also known for its many suggestive, thought-provoking phrases.
Give it a listen and add your own interpretation.
Glass BoyKinKi Kids
Looking back and listening again, I feel there weren’t that many Johnny’s songs back then that focused on heartbreak.
“Glass Boy” is a masterpiece whose straightforward lyrics vividly convey the end of a youthful romance.
I wish I hadn’t known, if it meant losing it.atarayo
Atarayo is a band known for their realistic lyrics and emo sound.
Their song “I Wish I Didn’t Know If It Meant Losing You,” released digitally in 2021, is a heartbreak track that poignantly captures the feelings of lovers on the verge of breaking up.
It conveys the painful resolve to end a relationship that might have continued if one had just endured or pretended not to know.
For those who have felt something similar, it may be impossible to listen without tears.
Yet, through the struggle of refusing to lie to one’s own heart, you may feel a little stronger by the time the song ends.
evening primroseNovelbright
This work is characterized by heartrending breakup lyrics and a melody that seeps into the heart.
It portrays someone overcoming the pain of a broken heart and attempting to take a new step forward.
Released digitally in December 2020, it was also selected as the Monthly Song for the weather segment of Fuji TV’s “Tokudane!”.
The music video features actress Yumi Wakatsuki, poignantly depicting the couple’s memories and parting.
The lyrics, which chronicle the struggle of wanting to forget but being unable to, convey the anguish of being bound by a past love.
It’s a perfect song for those who have experienced a breakup and haven’t yet sorted out their feelings.
MelodyStar T Rat
A melody that was playing when you were with your lover—a number that brings back the time you spent together.
The members of Star T Rat sing it with a heartrending touch.
You might want to have a handkerchief ready when you listen.
And if you’d rather not remember the time you spent with your lover, consider this a warning!
[Tear-Jerking Farewell Songs] Love songs about parting with someone you love (91–100)
ENDLESS RAINX JAPAN
This song, the second major release by X JAPAN, is a cherished piece among fans and is always performed live.
Written and composed by member YOSHIKI, it’s a love ballad in which his passionate feelings for the woman he loved—like unending rain—sound deeply poignant.