A breakup song with great lyrics. A beautiful message that lingers in the heart.
Have you ever had your tear ducts give way to a gentle lyric that felt like it was comforting you, or found yourself drawn in by a song that happened to start playing just when you were going through a painful breakup?
In this article, we’ve gathered love songs that gently wrap around a heart wounded by heartbreak, focusing on tracks with particularly memorable lyrics.
Let’s slowly make our way through the pain together with that one song that “moves you to tears” or whose lyrics you “can’t help but relate to because they mirror how you feel right now.”
After growing through your heartbreak—by a step or two—you’re sure to encounter someone wonderful.
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Breakup songs with great lyrics. Beautiful, memorable messages (71–80)
The Correct CityShiina Ringo
Even though he told me there are cuter, better women out there and broke up with me, why isn’t that new girlfriend by your side? If you’d just start going out with someone else new, I could finally forget you cleanly.” That’s the fiercely self-questioning female heart in Shiina Ringo’s “Tadashii Machi” (The Right Town).
non-lie heartTani Yuuki
A poignant song by Tani Yuuki that beautifully portrays the pain and turmoil of heartbreak, where even promises sworn for eternity can crumble in an instant.
The conflicting emotions—disgust toward the person once loved and a love that still hasn’t faded—are woven together through skillful metaphors that pierce the listener’s heart.
While delicately expressing the wounds left by betrayal, the piece also conveys a strength that strives to overcome the sadness.
Included on the album “Memories,” the lyric video released in December 2021 was directed by Kosuke Matsuoka.
When you’re seeking to heal the wounds of a broken heart, this song will gently stay by your side.
humorKitanitatsuya
Tatsuya Kitani’s new film theme song, which infuses humor into the process of getting over heartbreak, is generating buzz.
Created to accompany the film “Yukite Kaeranu,” slated for release in February 2025, the piece carries a deep respect for the literature of poet Chuya Nakahara.
It gently portrays the longing for someone’s playful voice when tears seem on the verge of falling in a lonely night, and the way sadness is softened with jokes.
Suzu Hirose, who stars in the film, praised it as “a wonderful balance that leaves a lingering aftertaste while also evoking a different worldview.” It’s a song that quietly stays close to those who, even while bearing the pain of loss, are trying to look forward.
I LOVE YOUkurisu haato
A heart-stirring ballad that poignantly sings of a love growing cold.
Released in February 2014 as Chris Hart’s first original single, the song is known as the theme for the ACE JTB TV commercial.
While cherishing the happy memories with a lover, it vividly portrays the emotional turmoil of drifting apart.
Though American-born, Hart masterfully conveys the delicate nuances of Japanese and delivers a warm vocal that resonates deeply with listeners.
Scenes of memories unfolding with the changing seasons—like springtime cherry-blossom viewing and winter kisses indoors—further heighten the ache of heartbreak.
It’s a song that gently supports those who have lost someone precious or who are seeking closure.
maybeYOASOBI
A YOASOBI song that depicts a memorable morning of parting.
The protagonist’s quiet farewell is conveyed through delicate words and a heartrending melody.
Released digitally in July 2020, it was also used as the theme song for a short film of the same name.
The lyrics, which portray the complex emotions left after a breakup and the changes in a relationship, resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a recommended track for those who have experienced a springtime farewell or who wish to reflect on memories with someone dear.
Prologue feat. AimerShimizu Shota
Shota Shimizu is a singer-songwriter who has been in the spotlight since his teens for his gentle vocals and overwhelming singing ability.
“Prologue feat.
Aimer,” included on his 9th album HOPE, drew attention as a track featuring Aimer, just as the title suggests.
The lyrics look back on a romance that ended before it could reach the future they had envisioned, evoking the image of someone not yet ready to step into the next love.
It’s a heartrending love ballad, with their interwoven voices coloring a sentimental story.
When I feel like seeing youZARD
ZARD “Kimi ni Aitaku Nattara……” This song is filled with the determination to stay positive: “I’m sure I’ll see you again.
I believe that strongly, and I’ll use that as my sustenance to give it my all today and tomorrow.
I’m not yet someone who can easily go see you, but if I can become someone who can go see you someday, I want us to meet properly again then.”