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 linger in the heart (11–20)
Good-bye to YesterdayHirai Dai
This song features Hiroai Dai’s grand sound arrangement that’s as refreshing as the sky after the rain.
It portrays someone moving forward after a heartbreak, fully expressing Hiroai Dai’s signature style and humanity.
The feeling you get after overcoming sadness is like when the sky clears.
Each word in the lyrics tugs at the listener’s heartstrings.
Released in June 2024, this track was unveiled as the first installment of the consecutive release project “LUCKY BAG.” It’s perfect not only for those who’ve experienced heartbreak, but also for anyone ready to take a new step in life.
forget-me-notAwesome City Club
Many people are surely captivated by breakup songs wrapped in the melancholy of the city.
The parting from a loved one, and the faint hope of meeting again…
Like the flower language of the forget-me-not, the wish of “please don’t forget me” resonates gently through the melody.
Inspired by the film We Made a Beautiful Bouquet, this track was released in February 2021, achieved triple platinum on streaming, and also won an Excellence Award at the Japan Record Awards.
It’s a perfect song not only for those bearing the pain of heartbreak, but also for anyone who wants to soak in a bittersweet mood while gazing at the city nightscape.
catDISH//
A DISH// song that portrays the bittersweet feelings surrounding lost love through the figure of a cat.
The pain of parting, the sense of loss, and the hope of reunion are woven together with a beautiful melody.
Released in August 2017, this gem was written by singer-songwriter Aimyon.
It drew renewed attention following a YouTube project in March 2020, and from October of the same year it was also used as an insert song in a TV Tokyo drama.
It’s a track that gently accompanies anyone seeking to heal the pain of heartbreak or to move past a farewell with someone dear.
Until the day I can no longer rememberback number
When it comes to breakup songs, back number is indispensable.
The “breakup period” might be exactly what the title of this song says: “Until the Day I Can No Longer Remember.” As long as you still remember, you smile at the happy memories, and the painful ones and the regrets bring the sadness rushing back… and little by little, the wounds heal with the passage of time.
But even if you could forget everything, would that really be okay? Those murky, unsettled feelings that follow a breakup are expressed just as they are.
lingering loveKitatani Ruki
Sung by Ruki Kitaya, who also drew attention for the 2023 Pocari Sweat commercial song “Ao ga Mau,” “Koinokori” is a track I especially want heartbroken men to hear.
The lyrics, like a treasure box of memories, mention places like the convenience store the two often visited and the path where they went on dates.
Even amid the lingering attachment, you can still feel the love he has for her that remains to this day.
It’s a tearjerker that’s a must-listen for anyone who can’t switch their feelings off right away.
wishsumika
A heart-stirring song by sumika that sings of a bittersweet love and a hopeful wish for the future.
Even while bearing the pain and loneliness of unrequited love, the desire for a loved one’s happiness leaves a lasting impression.
Released in December 2019, the song was written as the theme for the drama “Ossan’s Love -in the sky-.” Seamlessly blending with the drama’s world, lead actor Kei Tanaka praised it, saying, “Despite the bittersweet lyrics, the melody is powerful, and it’s a truly memorable, great song.” It can be called a warm, encouraging piece that comforts those who wish to heal the pain of heartbreak and those who eagerly await the start of a new romance.
Breakup songs with great lyrics: beautiful, memorable messages (21–30)
Beyond the goodbyeMatsushita Kohei
Sayonara no Mukou ni is a song I especially want people who are heartbroken to listen to.
It was created by Kohei Matsushita, who is active both as an actor and as a singer-songwriter.
The lyrics portray the sorrow and emptiness of a man who has parted ways with his lover, while still conveying the belief that a wonderful future awaits, which has encouraged many listeners.
His gentle vocals are soothing to the ear, and there’s no doubt that listening will heal you and help you move forward.
Another appeal is that the lyrics are structured like a monologue.
