RAG MusicHeartbreak Songs
A wonderful heartbreak song

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.

Breakup songs with great lyrics. Beautiful, memorable messages (121–130)

Thank you…KOKIA

A hugely popular song by KOKIA, an artist beloved by music fans for her overwhelmingly high-tone voice and crystal-clear vibrato that captivates everyone.

It’s a heartbreak number that expresses feelings for a lover you’ve been separated from, and it’s a recommended karaoke song for women in their 20s who are feeling down.

I don’t like it.yangusukinii

Young Skinny – I Don't Like You [Official Music Video]
I don’t like it.yangusukinii

A song by Young Skinny that poignantly captures the heartache of a woman who can’t forget her former lover.

Even after getting rid of every memento, the memories won’t fade, and they resurface in the quietest moments.

Many of us have probably felt the same.

The more you think, “I’ve already moved on,” the more those memories cling.

For anyone who’s wondered, “Why can’t I let go?”, this breakup song offers a gentle reminder: “Everyone feels this way—it’s going to be okay.” Released on December 7, 2022, this track drew attention as the final single of their indie era.

It’s a recommended listen for those stepping into a new love or looking back on a past relationship.

Snow BlossomNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima 'Yuki no Hana' Music Video
Snow BlossomNakajima Mika

A signature song by Mika Nakashima, who has become one of Japan’s leading artists with her powerfully husky voice that resonates endlessly and her emotionally charged performances.

This ballad expresses the feelings of faithfully cherishing a beloved partner and is a recommended karaoke song for women in their 20s who are in love.

First LoveUtada Hikaru

A signature song by Hikaru Utada, an artist universally recognized for overwhelming musical sensibility and a distinctive sonic world, acclaimed not only in Japan but also overseas.

It’s a ballad that reminisces about a first love that has ended, making it a recommended karaoke choice for women in their 20s who’ve experienced heartbreak.

Breakup songs with great lyrics. Beautiful, memorable messages (131–140)

Goodbye, goodbyeTakenaka Eri

Eri Takenaka “Sayonara Sayonara arranged by Masataka Matsutoya”
Goodbye, goodbyeTakenaka Eri

A smash-hit breakup song by Eri Takenaka, an artist whose beautiful voice and solid vocal skills move many people and attract fans of all ages.

This ballad captures the poignant feelings of a woman who was suddenly told it was over, and it’s a karaoke pick I’d recommend to women in their 20s going through a painful relationship.

I want to go back to that day.Arai Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya – I Want to Return to That Day (Yumi Arai The Concert with Old Friends)
I want to go back to that day.Arai Yumi

It’s Yuming’s classic from her Arai Yumi era, “I Want to Return to That Day.” The love we experience in our youth shines brightly; not only the time we’re together, but even the moment of parting is dazzling.

The more time passes, the more our memories are idealized, and we find ourselves not only simply wishing we could try again with the boy from back then, but also longing for the radiant version of ourselves from those days.

A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK

A smash hit by BONNIE PINK, an artist widely supported across generations and genders for her overwhelming vocal prowess and powerful voice that stirs listeners’ emotions.

The song conveys a strong determination to live life on one’s own terms without being swayed by others, making it a recommended karaoke pick for women who want a boost of energy.

In conclusion

We’ve introduced breakup songs with memorable lyrics.

Did you find a track that truly struck a chord? Sometimes the wounds of heartbreak can’t be healed on your own.

As you look toward new love, let the power of wonderful songs help soothe your heart.