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A Tearful Farewell Song: A Love Song About Parting with Someone You Love

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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”

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.

[Tearjerker Farewell Songs] Love songs about breaking up with someone you love (251–260)

AngelRC sakuseshon

Angel RC Succession 1989-12-25

AngelRC sakuseshon

Among RC Succession’s many bittersweet songs, this one is a guaranteed tearjerker! Kiyoshiro Imawano delivers a soulful, heartrending vocal about parting from his own “angel.” The key is that this angel is by no means a pure, innocent character—that’s exactly what makes it all the more moving.

A masterpiece ballad dedicated to every man who’s ever had his heart broken.

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Moon and KnifeSuga Shikao

Suga Shikao – Moon and Knife

Moon and KnifeSuga Shikao

Tsuki to Knife, released by Shikao Suga in 1997, is a song that portrays the heart-piercing sadness and longing of a man after a breakup—like a knife stabbing—alongside the gentle warmth of the quiet night moon watching over him.

Suga’s tender yet distinctive vocals deepen the sense of sorrow even further.

It’s a ballad that could easily bring you to tears.

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EXITPorunogurafiti

PORNOGRAFFITTI 'EXIT (Short ver.)'

EXITPorunogurafiti

Released as a single in 2011, PornoGraffitti’s 32nd single “EXIT” is a song set in the subway that portrays the aching heart of a man who wanted to become strong enough to answer her feelings—but couldn’t.

Rather than depicting the actual moment of parting, it expresses the inner turmoil within the man’s heart.

Along with the lyrics, the poignancy of the melody also evokes a profound sadness, making it a masterpiece.

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Farewell, my loverSakai Masaaki

Farewell, my lover

Farewell, my loverSakai Masaaki

A solo debut single by Masakazu Sakai, who was hugely popular with the GS band The Spiders.

He’s not necessarily a great singer, but his gentle tone; not exactly a tall, handsome type, but a charming, universally likable character—Machaaki’s breakup song became a long-running hit and remains a karaoke staple even today.

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I can’t stop this sadnessAnri

Junichi Inagaki & Yuki Koyanagi – I Can't Stop the Loneliness

I can't stop this sadnessAnri

This song is Anri’s 14th single, released in 1983.

Along with “Olivia o Kikinagara” and “CAT’S EYE,” it is one of her signature tracks.

Despite its upbeat, disco-style rhythm, the song is about heartbreak, telling the painful story of losing her boyfriend to a friend, delivered through her powerful, resonant voice.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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National Route 2gagaga supi

"National Route 2": Gagaga SP

National Route 2gagaga supi

A tear-jerker by Gagaga SP, a band that fuses folk and punk.

As he looks back on their memories, the man regrets how hopeless he is, yet wishes happiness for the girlfriend he broke up with.

Still, even while wishing her well, he can’t let go of his own feelings—his hopelessness really hits home.

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See ya.Naoko Ken

Goodbye # Naoko Ken

See ya. Naoko Ken

This song was the 12th single released by Naoko Ken in 1976, written and composed by Miyuki Nakajima.

It’s a masterpiece born from what you might call an ideal pairing: a song crafted by Nakajima, who is known for her strength with heartbreak-themed pieces, and performed by Ken, who seems especially adept at singing such songs.

Nakajima later covered the song herself on her 1979 album “Okaerinasai.”

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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