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 breaking up with someone you love (231–240)
You know,Ame no Iro.
A three-piece rock band formed in Hiroshima Prefecture, Amenoiro moved their base of operations to Tokyo in the spring of 2020.
Their single “Anone,” released digitally on December 1, 2022, is striking for its translucent vocals and a sense of speed paired with a gentle ensemble.
The lyrics portray the loss of happy days that once felt like they would go on forever; their realism resonates not only with those who’ve had similar experiences but also with listeners who haven’t.
It’s a sentimental number that overflows with bittersweetness while remaining pop.
springKaneyori Masaru
A song that delicately portrays the changing seasons and the bittersweet end of a romance.
As winter shifts into spring, the lyrics that hint at love’s end resonate deeply.
The chorus leaves a strong impression of the sorrow of parting.
Kaneyori Masaru’s clear, translucent vocals further accentuate the pain of heartbreak.
Released in April 2021, this track captured many hearts as a springtime farewell song.
It’s recommended for those who have experienced a breakup or who want to reflect on past memories.
Listening alone on a quiet night may bring a feeling of emotional cleansing.
It was a romance.Kubota Kai
Romance Deshita, which gained buzz mainly on TikTok, is a song by singer-songwriter and rapper Kai Kubota.
It begins with a scene where the protagonist gets a breakup call from their lover, and portrays the surge of complex emotions that follow.
The lyrics are quite heartrending, but the ending also conveys a more positive mindset.
It’s recommended not only for those who want to vent the sorrow of a breakup, but also for anyone looking to move forward.
The drama-style music video is also well worth watching.
Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu
A bittersweet yet beautiful melody that seeps into the heart, this ballad delicately portrays the protagonist’s sorrow and lingering feelings as they face a breakup with a lover.
The emotionally rich vocals woven by Southern All Stars, together with a simple instrumental arrangement, convey the pain of heartbreak with striking clarity.
Released in July 1992, it drew major attention as the theme song for the drama “Zutto Anata ga Suki Datta.” It became Southern All Stars’ first million-selling single and won the Excellence Award at the 34th Japan Record Awards.
Whether you’re seeking to heal the sadness of parting or reminiscing about past love, this song gently stays by your side—and continues to be a source of comfort for many to this day.
missing youTomioka Ai
A bittersweet breakup song by Ai Tomioka overflowing with feelings for a loved one.
It delicately portrays the emotions of a woman who keeps thinking about her ex from Monday through Sunday.
Released in September 2024, this powerful track was written and composed by Tomioka herself.
The music video, filmed in South Korea, highlights the poignant atmosphere with its foreign cityscapes.
It’s a warm song that gently stays by your side during night walks or quiet moments.
A must-listen for anyone struggling to heal from the pain of heartbreak.
Goodbye-byeTomioka Ai
A delicate song by Ai Tomioka that sings of a love so pure it almost hurts.
The transparent vocals capture the frustrating feeling of almost closing the distance with someone, yet never quite getting there.
Even while knowing the other person has someone special, the complicated emotions of being unable to let go resonate deeply.
Released in September 2023, it captured many hearts, reaching the Top 10 on Spotify’s Viral charts in six Asian countries.
The song is memorable for its blend of English and Japanese lyrics and its catchy melodic line.
It’s a track that comforts anyone holding onto unspoken feelings for someone they love, or struggling with a love that may never come true.
Beyond the goodbyeMatsushita Kohei
Kohhei Matsushita—who is also active as an actor—wrote Sayonara no Mukō ni as an original song for NHK’s Minna no Uta in June and July 2023.
It expresses the feelings you face when confronting farewells that occur many times in life, offering comfort for various goodbyes: parting with friends due to graduation or moving, breaking up with a lover, and the loss of someone dear.
Although it’s a song about parting, as the title suggests—“Beyond Goodbye”—it’s a piece that makes you feel what lies ahead: a bright future.
