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 (1–10)
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is a song by Official HIGE DANDism that portrays the poignant ache of unrequited love.
The protagonist’s inner struggle—choosing to step back while suppressing their feelings for the other person—strikes a chord.
Released in May 2019, it also garnered attention as the theme song for the film “The Confidence Man JP.” Set to a memorable arrangement of piano and guitar, the lyrics repeatedly praise a beloved person and resonate deeply.
It’s a track that offers comfort to those suffering from heartbreak or unable to let go of their feelings.
You’re sure to find something to relate to.
I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo
A signature song by Atarayo that delicately portrays the pain of parting.
It depicts the heartbreaking moment of a breakup with a taciturn lover, using lyrics that open with a slice of everyday conversation.
The way casual words amplify the hurt and the sorrow of a love that can’t be made public pierce deeply into listeners’ hearts.
The wave of empathy on social media spread widely, and the song also drew attention with a performance on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE in August 2021.
Coupled with vocalist Hitomi’s clear, translucent voice, it’s a heartwarming piece that soothes the pain of heartbreak.
I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog
It’s a song by the three-piece band Saucy Dog that can be heard either as a man singing about heartbreak after being dumped, or as someone singing about lingering feelings after doing the dumping.
The way you notice how your ex changes, wonder about the person they’re dating, and can’t help but hope you might get back together—those are emotions anyone who’s been through a breakup has felt.
If trying your hardest to forget only makes your mind fill up with thoughts of that person, then maybe, like in this song, letting yourself sink into those lingering feelings might actually help you take the next step forward.
366 daysHY
It’s a poignant ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak.
The lyrics, filled with lingering attachment to a former lover and unforgettable memories, are deeply moving.
Based on HY vocalist Izumi Nakasone’s real experience, the song was released in 2008 and resonated with many listeners.
It also gained attention as the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama and the film “Akai Ito” (Red Thread).
If you’ve ever found yourself unable to stop thinking about someone even after a breakup, you’ll surely relate.
When you want to face the pain of lost love, listening to this song might make your heart feel a little lighter.
So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.
This song, whose piercingly real lyrics are based on Riria’s own experiences, has become a hot topic.
It conveys the heartache and suffering of a woman confronted with the reality that there’s someone else in her partner’s heart.
There are loves that won’t come to fruition no matter how hard you try.
Released in October 2021, the track sparked a huge response, especially among young people.
It’s painful to keep loving someone when you don’t know how they feel.
As a song that stands by those troubled by love or reeling from heartbreak, it has resonated with many listeners.
bookmarkkuriipuhaipe
Set against the spring season when cherry blossoms fall, this song portrays farewells and new beginnings.
While cherishing past memories, it sings of the importance of having the courage to move forward.
Like a bookmark left between the pages of a book we stopped reading, it expresses the resolve to walk a new path even while carrying unresolved feelings.
Included on the album “Nakitakunaru Hodo Ureshii Hibi ni,” released in September 2018, the track also drew attention as a campaign song for FM802 and TSUTAYA.
It’s a recommended song for those who wish to heal a heart hurt by heartbreak, or for anyone looking to overcome the past and take a new step forward.
rendezvousshaitoopu
Shytalk’s song, which delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak, is a gem that resonates deeply with many listeners.
It carefully weaves together lingering feelings for an ex, self-loathing, and nostalgia for past memories, tightening the listener’s chest.
Released in April 2023, the track quickly drew attention and reached No.
1 on Spotify’s Viral Chart.
The lyrics, inspired by vocalist Sasaki while working part-time at a movie theater, brim with poetic expressions that conjure scenes like moments from a film.
It’s a heartfelt piece that comforts those who want to heal the pain of a breakup or reflect on a past love.