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 (201–210)
Romance and LoveSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

This song, “Koi to Ai” by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE, sings of a sorrowful parting and romance from a male perspective.
It’s a track included on the 2018 album “FUTURE.” Though voiced from a man’s viewpoint, its lyrics—resolving to say goodbye even while understanding a woman’s heart—will surely move and bring tears to female listeners as well.
It’s a mature number that says, “I love you, but let’s part while still in love.”
Listening to OliviaAnri

Covered by many artists, this number can be called a standard farewell song.
“Olivia” refers to the British singer Olivia Newton-John, and it’s unusual to have an artist’s name in the title.
The chord progression, melody, and lyrics at the end of the chorus evoke an indescribable catharsis.
To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon

A song by Aimyon that serves as the theme for the film Her Blue Sky.
While looking back on everyday moments, it portrays a bittersweet feeling of “I didn’t like it at all back then, but now I find myself longing for it.” The lyrics are moving, even as they contrast with Aimyon’s characteristically catchy, easy-to-listen melody.
Along with the sadness, it’s a song that lets you feel the scent of youth—awkward and raw, yet absolutely wonderful.
waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze

A love song by Fujii Kaze that wraps the magnitude of loss in a wistful voice and warm piano melodies.
It beautifully and delicately portrays parting from a loved one, becoming a source of comfort that lets you walk toward the future while staying close to cherished memories.
Serving as the theme song for the film “My Girlfriend Is a Serial Killer” released in March 2024, it skillfully expresses life’s impermanence and the preciousness of continuing to love despite it.
This work stands beside those who have experienced a farewell with someone dear or who love someone deeply, while also prompting us to reflect on the meaning of life.
Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE

A gem of a duet song that delicately weaves together the tenderness of a budding crush and the sorrow of parting.
Released in 2018 as an insert song for the film “Aonatsu: 30 Days with You,” it blends the voices of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE and Sonoko Inoue into a track that leaves a fleeting yet warm afterglow.
From both male and female perspectives, it carefully portrays the joy of meeting, the premonition of goodbye, and feelings that are hard to put into words.
The gentle tones of piano and acoustic guitar express the subtle shifts of the heart as summer draws to a close.
It is a heartwarming piece that offers comfort to those who have experienced parting with someone dear or who wish to cherish irreplaceable memories.



