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 (21–30)
breakup songOkazaki Taiiku
A song by Okazaki Taiiku that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the journey to recovery.
Hearing lyrics that mention many memorable places brings back vivid images of the happy times with a former lover.
Yet the line about those memories “burning down” conveys the harshness of a breakup.
While it encourages self-motivation and moving forward, its humor-filled depiction of heartbreak might even make you chuckle.
Included on the EP “Suplex,” released in March 2024, this track both empathizes with those who’ve had their hearts broken and gives them the courage to take their next step.
Winter and Springback number
A poignant heartbreak song that you’ll want to listen to in the cold season.
It delicately portrays a change of heart that comes to accept reality, likening snow-covered bare branches to flowers and tracing the arrival of spring.
Produced by Masanori Shimada, it’s an ambitious work that also marks the first time member Iyori Shimizu directed the music video.
Released in January 2024, it sparked conversation among fans.
Recommended for those who can relate to facing forward while carrying the pain of a breakup.
It might be nice to listen quietly alone and reflect on past loves.
Everyday Revolutionneguse.
A poignant ballad by Neguse that captures the moment everyday life changes in the wake of heartbreak.
It delicately portrays everything from sweet memories of teasing each other about morning bedhead to nights spent in tears.
Set to a gentle melody, it expresses how the happy times—watching movies together and browsing vintage shops—fade along with the loss of love.
Included on the September 2022 album “Give Love to Wonderland!,” the song also drew attention for its moving music video.
It’s a heartwarming track that offers comfort to those who’ve said goodbye to someone special or want to linger in memories with a loved one.
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
It’s a song by aiko that portrays a delicate heart: identifying with an insect that protects itself with a hard shell yet is fragile inside, and acting tough precisely because it’s in love.
Like that insect that cannot survive the winter, the song foresees the end of love, yet its deep affection moves you as it tries to accept even the sadness as a cherished memory.
Released in November 1999, it was also used as the ending theme for TBS’s CDTV.
If you’ve ever found yourself putting on a brave front in front of someone you like, you’ll understand this all too well! As you listen, may you embrace that awkwardness as a part of yourself and find the courage to step forward into tomorrow.
moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro
A smash hit by Chihiro Onitsuka, an artist beloved by music fans for her breathtakingly distinctive vocals and delicate high tones.
The song expresses dissatisfaction with the world and is a recommended karaoke choice for women in their 20s who are struggling with worries.
rainMoritaka Chisato
A signature song by Chisato Moritaka, distinguished by its tender, heart-touching melody and lyrics that are both poignant and powerful.
Through imagery of getting soaked in the rain, it skillfully expresses the pain and loneliness of heartbreak, as well as the strength to move forward.
Released in September 1990 and included on the album “Kokon Tozai,” the track captured the hearts of many listeners.
It has since been covered by a variety of artists both in Japan and abroad, proving its universal appeal.
It’s a recommended song not only for those carrying the pain of a broken heart, but also for anyone who wants to cherish the feeling of caring for someone.
Listen to it on a rainy day, and it will resonate with you even more.
Kiss me here.Shiina Ringo
A signature song by Ringo Sheena, an artist who has created numerous classics with her unforgettable husky voice and overwhelming musical sensibility.
It brilliantly captures the complex emotions of a woman in love, making it a recommended karaoke choice for women in their 20s who are struggling with romance.