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 messages that stay in your heart (91–100)
AfterwordTonbokōpu
A ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the courage to look ahead.
Tonbo Corp’s “Afterword” was released in January 2025.
Its poignant lyrics addressed to a former lover and the emotional resonance of the guitar touch the heart.
Vocalist Rin Yukimura’s true-to-life voice faithfully conveys the protagonist’s feelings.
It’s a warm song recommended not only for those who have experienced heartbreak, but also for anyone who wants to take even a small step forward in life.
That’s all there is to it.Marushii
“Tada Sore Dake no Koto ga sa” portrays a moment overflowing with love for someone precious who can no longer be by your side.
It was released in 2023 by the rock band Marcy, known for their many romance-themed songs.
The lyrics, centered on lingering feelings that make you keep thinking about your ex even after a breakup, intertwine with a warm melody.
As the distance grows between two people who once loved each other more than anyone else, the bittersweet scenes of past conversations surfacing in their minds are sure to bring tears.
It’s a song whose heartfelt message to a beloved person—impossible to forget even when apart—resonates deeply.
I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki
A masterpiece that delicately portrays a man’s emotions after heartbreak, offering listeners hope and empathy.
While he pretends to be strong, saying, “It’s not like I can’t do anything without you,” the way he feels his lover’s absence in everyday life is striking.
Released in May 1992 and used as a TV drama theme song, it reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Its million-selling success shows how deeply it resonated with many people.
This is a song that gently supports those trying to overcome the pain of a breakup and move forward again.
A must-listen for anyone who has gone through a painful parting.
On nights when I’m too lonely to sleepAimer
A signature song by Aimer, an artist who has captured the hearts of the younger generation with a distinctive voice you can’t forget after hearing it once and overwhelming performances.
It’s a ballad that expresses a single-minded love so strong it keeps you up at night, and it’s a popular karaoke choice among women in their 20s who are in love.
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
A signature song by DREAMS COME TRUE, one of Japan’s leading musical artists, featuring a powerful high-tone voice overflowing with emotion and a familiar, catchy melody.
The song carries a message of getting back up no matter how many times you fall, making it a recommended karaoke pick for women in their twenties who want to boost their confidence.
frecklesJUDY AND MARY
A signature song by JUDY AND MARY, the artist known for a beautiful voice that captivates everyone and for fast-paced tracks, including themes for hugely popular anime.
This upbeat song expresses the feelings after parting with someone you love, making it a recommended karaoke pick for women in their twenties looking to blow off some stress.
Lonely ButterflyREBECCA
Even if you’re in love, it doesn’t mean your feelings will always stay the same temperature.
Just being in love doesn’t guarantee things will go smoothly—and maybe relationships like that are the rare ones.
REBECCA’s “Lonely Butterfly” is a breakup song in which the boyfriend, who says, “I understand you’re pursuing your dreams, but I couldn’t wrap you up and hold you; I’m sorry I couldn’t believe in everything and just wait,” sets off on his own.