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.
Playlist
| A breakup song with great lyrics. A beautiful message that lingers in the heart. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | An official work depicting the heartache of unrequited love… |
| 2east | I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo |  play_arrow | A representative work of Atarayo that delicately portrays the pain of parting… |
| 3east | I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog |  play_arrow | It could be interpreted as singing about a man’s heartbreak after being rejected, and... |
| 4east | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | It’s a heartrending ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak. Sepa… |
| 5east | So it wasn’t me, huh.riria. |  play_arrow | Based on Lilia’s real-life experience, it pierces the heart… |
| 6east | bookmarkkuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | Farewells and a new journey set against the backdrop of spring, when cherry blossoms fall… |
| 7east | rendezvousshaitoopu |  play_arrow | Shy Toepe’s song delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak… |
| 8east | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | While cherishing the memories with my lover, our parting… |
| 9east | Dried flowersYuuri |  play_arrow | The heartbreak songs spun by Yuri-san touch listeners’... |
| 10east | Good ByeHY |  play_arrow | A soothing song that sings of gratitude and a positive heart |
| 11east | forget-me-notAwesome City Club |  play_arrow | Let your heart be moved by a heartbreak song wrapped in the bittersweetness of the city. |
| 12east | Good-bye to YesterdayHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Hirai Dai, as refreshing as the sky after the rain... |
| 13east | Happy Endingback number |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the poignancy of parting. The end of a romance... |
| 14east | catDISH// |  play_arrow | Expressing the aching feelings surrounding lost love, in the form of a cat… |
| 15east | Until the day I can no longer rememberback number |  play_arrow | back number takes breakup songs and... |
| 16east | me me sheRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by RADWIMPS, a timeless song that gently embraces the pain of the heart. |
| 17east | lingering loveKitatani Ruki |  play_arrow | The 2023 Pocari Sweat commercial… |
| 18east | wishsumika |  play_arrow | A song of aching love and a wish for a future filled with hope… |
| 19east | Beyond the goodbyeMatsushita Kohei |  play_arrow | I really want people who are heartbroken to listen to this… |
| 20east | Song of the Eternal NightKamisama wa saikoro o furanai |  play_arrow | A heartrending breakup song that portrays the pain of someone you loved drifting away. |
| 21east | change of heartindigo la End |  play_arrow | Facing the truth of meetings and partings, indig… |
| 22east | breakup songOkazaki Taiiku |  play_arrow | A fun piece by Okazaki Taiiku that portrays the pain of heartbreak and recovery… |
| 23east | Winter and Springback number |  play_arrow | A heartbreaking breakup song you want to listen to in the cold season... |
| 24east | Everyday Revolutionneguse. |  play_arrow | Gently singing of the bittersweet memories of a broken heart |
| 25east | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s love songs: bravado and delicacy |
| 26east | moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro |  play_arrow | A distinctive singing voice that takes everyone’s breath away and delicate… |
| 27east | rainMoritaka Chisato |  play_arrow | A gentle melody that touches the heart, and a heartrending yet powerful... |
| 28east | Kiss me here.Shiina Ringo |  play_arrow | A distinctive husky voice that sticks in your ears once you hear it… |
| 29east | Summer IllusionGARNET CROW |  play_arrow | Powerful enough to shake the emotions of listeners... |
| 30east | Thank youikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A singing voice filled with kindness and highly message-driven… |
| 31east | I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko |  play_arrow | Regarding this song, I’ve been interpreting it a bit conveniently… |
| 32east | I long to see you now.MISIA |  play_arrow | A powerful singing voice you’ll never forget once you’ve heard it, and… |
| 33east | contact lens caseSaucy Dog |  play_arrow | Gently tucking away the pain of heartbreak in my heart |
| 34east | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly |  play_arrow | An overwhelmingly captivating vocal performance that makes you listen in awe… |
| 35east | missing youTomioka Ai |  play_arrow | A song that delicately depicts heartbreaking emotions, by Ai Tomioka… |
| 36east | Youthful RegretMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Don't forget about me—hate me, resent me… |
| 37east | Gentle RedFukuhara Miho |  play_arrow | An unforgettable, overwhelming singing voice and distinc... |
| 38east | Good-bye, My LoveAn Ruisu |  play_arrow | In adult relationships, how you handle things when they end shows a person’s… |
| 39east | Cold fireworksKami ga nokoshita yume o kuu. |  play_arrow | At summer’s end, singing of a frustrating heartbreak |
| 40east | GarnetOku Hanako |  play_arrow | Okubana's heartbreak songs heal the heart |
| 41east | HappinessOnda Masanori |  play_arrow | A poignant song reflecting on memories of heartbreak |
| 42east | Only I liked it.suisou gurashi |  play_arrow | A Heartbreak Song from Life in a Fish Tank |
| 43east | Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri |  play_arrow | The feelings of a woman trying to move forward and break free from the pain of heartbreak |
| 44east | A world without youto shiki |  play_arrow | Looking back on the past and taking a new step forward |
| 45east | Merry XmasBoA |  play_arrow | A clear, high tone that resonates in the hearts of listeners… |
| 46east | Single AgainJUJU |  play_arrow | A cover of Mariya Takeuchi’s “Single Again”… |
| 47east | A Lonely ToothbrushTOKIO |  play_arrow | Along with footage from a nostalgic drama, “all alone…” |
| 48east | LOVE Tear-ColoredMatsuura Aya |  play_arrow | Is there really a guy who would turn down a girl this cute?! |
| 49east | The rain won’t stop.Yakushimaru Hiroko |  play_arrow | Hiroko Yakushimaru's 'The Rain Stops…' written by Ami Ozaki |
| 50east | I want to be dumped with a happy endingAnri |  play_arrow | A heartbreak song that poignantly sings of the end of summer |
| 51east | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Depicting love and bonds that remain in the heart even when apart |
| 52east | You are in full color.Ohtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | One of the songs still frequently used in commercials, Eiichi Ohtaki’s... |
| 53east | KissHugaiko |  play_arrow | An irresistibly cute singing voice you can’t forget once you’ve heard it… |
| 54east | wedgeOku Hanako |  play_arrow | Okuda Hanako’s breakup ballad gains popularity through word of mouth |
| 55east | hot coffeeAYANE |  play_arrow | AYANE’s heartbreak song, hot coffee |
| 56east | I want to forget.wacci |  play_arrow | A heartbreak song swayed by memories of the past |
| 57east | Until we meet againHirai Dai |  play_arrow | The aching desire to be reunited with a former lover, and… |
| 58east | MetronomeYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song expressed through a metronome by Kenshi Yonezu |
| 59east | Time machineSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | The pain of heartbreak, the attachment to the past, and then moving forward... |
| 60east | I’ll wait.amin |  play_arrow | It's a bit scary, the feelings of a somewhat clingy woman… ah… |
| 61east | remainingYoshizawa Kayoko |  play_arrow | A memory of heartbreak that lingers in the heart along with the changing of the seasons, … |
| 62east | An unexpected giftOhnuki Taeko |  play_arrow | When I think of Taeko Ohnuki’s breakup songs, the one that comes to mind is “Shin… |
| 63east | Under the same skyayaka |  play_arrow | A beautiful fal… that seems to resonate in the hearts of those who listen |
| 64east | Dear…Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | A crystal-clear singing voice that seems to resonate endlessly... |
| 65east | If ISekitori Hana |  play_arrow | A pa… that naturally draws you into the world of the music. |
| 66east | Your third button＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A bittersweet youthful love story, =LOVE’s mas… |
| 67east | Stardust VenusAimer |  play_arrow | Aimer’s heartrending love song. Beautiful sounds of piano and strings. |
| 68east | Before the end credits.Hirai Dai |  play_arrow | A beautiful portrayal of a heartrending farewell and the emotions that follow, … |
| 69east | Broken-winged angelNakamura Ayumi |  play_arrow | The 1985 hit song, Ayumi Nakamura’s “... |
| 70east | Song of LoveKōda Kumi |  play_arrow | A powerful singing voice that captivates many listeners and… |
| 71east | The Correct CityShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | If there’s a cuter, better woman, that person will… |
| 72east | non-lie heartTani Yuuki |  play_arrow | A poignant song that expresses the pain and inner conflict of heartbreak |
| 73east | humorKitanitatsuya |  play_arrow | Tatsuya Kitani sings about heartbreak with humor |
| 74east | I LOVE YOUkurisu haato |  play_arrow | Chris Hart's heartbreak ballad song |
| 75east | maybeYOASOBI |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the complex emotions of a morning of parting |
| 76east | Prologue feat. AimerShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love ballad by Shota Shimizu and Aimer |
| 77east | When I feel like seeing youZARD |  play_arrow | ZARD “If I Feel Like I Want to See You …” |
| 78east | Love is…Kato Miria |  play_arrow | Powerful, emotion-filled vocals and a warmth that anyone can feel... |
| 79east | For that dayKitahara Mirei |  play_arrow | While carrying the pain of heartbreak, yet holding on to hope for the future… |
| 80east | Love StoryAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | A powerful singing voice and emotions that overwhelm listeners… |
| 81east | freesiaMarushii |  play_arrow | Marcy’s heartbreak song, the pain of a breakup |
| 82east | I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu |  play_arrow | Off Course's ballad about the end of love |
| 83east | Regretsumika |  play_arrow | sumika’s heartbreak song |
| 84east | Oh, my former lovermatsuri |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the feelings of a woman trying to move on from a heartbreak |
| 85east | In loveHY |  play_arrow | A gem of a ballad that portrays the feelings of overcoming heartbreak and moving forward |
| 86east | To fall like a roseAKASAKI |  play_arrow | AKASAKI’s break-up song |
| 87east | LOVEDMISIA |  play_arrow | Full of gratitude and a positive outlook toward an ex-lover… |
| 88east | deep redMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | A rock song that portrays the pain and joy of love |
| 89east | Rouge of Fragmentsbokula. |  play_arrow | The bittersweet feelings delivered by the rock band bokula. |
| 90east | Tulipindigo la End |  play_arrow | A song that expresses the pain of heartbreak through the language of flowers |
| 91east | springKaneyori Masaru |  play_arrow | Delicately portraying the end of the seasons and of love |
| 92east | AfterwordTonbokōpu |  play_arrow | A ballad that sings of heartbreak and positivity |
| 93east | That’s all there is to it.Marushii |  play_arrow | Depicting lingering attachment and love for someone you broke up with |
| 94east | I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | An iconic song of hope for overcoming the pain of heartbreak |
| 95east | On nights when I’m too lonely to sleepAimer |  play_arrow | A distinctive ... that, once you hear it, you can’t forget |
| 96east | As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A powerful high tone that overflows with emotions and feelings... |
| 97east | frecklesJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | A beautiful singing voice and driving sense of speed that captivates everyone… |
| 98east | Lonely ButterflyREBECCA |  play_arrow | Even if we’re in love, our feelings won’t always stay the same temperature… |
| 99east | Hologram of LoveSKE48 |  play_arrow | The deep sorrow after losing a lover and the unending, indelible un... |
| 100east | Akasaka Rainy Nighthayabusa |  play_arrow | A poignant loss unfolds against the backdrop of Akasaka’s rain-soaked streets… |
| 101east | unsatisfying; anticlimactic; abruptmei-chan |  play_arrow | Meichan’s song with the theme of a heartrending love… |
| 102east | red darkroomKei Junko |  play_arrow | A chanson singer whose wistfulness and passion intertwine... |
| 103east | As usualShugā Beibu |  play_arrow | Sugar Babe would later go on to become a Japanese music sc… |
| 104east | clownMarushii |  play_arrow | A song that sublimates the pain of heartbreak into dark pop… |
| 105east | Snow, Moon, and Flowersyangusukinii |  play_arrow | The scent of an old lover won't leave my fingers—such a bit... |
| 106east | Serenade, if anythingInoue Yosui |  play_arrow | Even after heartbreak, remain in your own world, and the— |
| 107east | cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai |  play_arrow | So familiar that everyone can’t help but hum along... |
| 108east | Tomorrow ColorYasuda Rei |  play_arrow | A beautifully crisp high that makes you fall in love just by listening… |
| 109east | Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | Ever since being featured in JR’s commercial, they’ve completely… |
| 110east | Blue Sky Pedalarashi |  play_arrow | “Aozora Pe…”—the song Suga Shikao provided to Arashi |
| 111east | sayonaraHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Even after we part ways, my feelings for you never fade... |
| 112east | Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | Heartbreak hurts more not at the moment love ends, but as time passes... |
| 113east | I can’t stop this sadness.Anri |  play_arrow | When it comes to Anri’s heartbreak songs, you think of “Olivia o Ki… |
| 114east | Eyes Are Like DiamondsMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | “The Wind Rises,” “I Want to See You,” “Ha… |
| 115east | Love Scoremichiru |  play_arrow | The ending theme of the anime “Lupin the Third”… |
| 116east | I still believe ~sigh~Shizukusa Yumi |  play_arrow | An unforgettable, once-heard impression... |
| 117east | Self and others are alikesawada sorari |  play_arrow | A bittersweet yet forward-looking breakup song. An ear-catching mel… |
| 118east | ambushIshikawa Hitomi |  play_arrow | The song by Hitomi Ishikawa that was provided by Yumi Matsutoya… |
| 119east | I can’t dance well.Ishikawa Seri |  play_arrow | It's Seri Ishikawa's 'I Can't Dance Well'... |
| 120east | NOW ON AIRakai kouen |  play_arrow | A translucent, beautiful high-tone voice, and once... |
| 121east | I don’t want to see you; I want to see you.Ueno Yūka |  play_arrow | Express the bittersweet emotions of heartbreak through a piano ballad |
| 122east | Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48 |  play_arrow | The kind that, once you hear it, you’ll find yourself humming it naturally… |
| 123east | Farewell, YouthChatmonchy |  play_arrow | A high-tone voice that captivates many listeners... |
| 124east | Self-Destruct Device of LoveChara |  play_arrow | When you're young and in love, even if you're dating someone, it's all about yourself... |
| 125east | If I Fall in LoveCrystal Kay |  play_arrow | A beautiful high tone that captivates many people… |
| 126east | Unshown tears will surely, somedayGReeeeN |  play_arrow | When you get your heart broken, there are people who can even cry in front of the other person... |
| 127east | Thank you…KOKIA |  play_arrow | An overwhelmingly high tone that captivates everyone who hears it… |
| 128east | I don’t like it.yangusukinii |  play_arrow | The poignant feelings of a woman who cannot forget her former lover... |
| 129east | Snow BlossomNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | A powerful, husky voice that seems to resonate forever... |
| 130east | First LoveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | With an undeniably overwhelming musical sensibility recognized by all and a distinctive… |
| 131east | Goodbye, goodbyeTakenaka Eri |  play_arrow | A beautiful singing voice that moves the hearts of many people, and surely… |
| 132east | I want to go back to that day.Arai Yumi |  play_arrow | Yuming’s classic from her Yumi Arai era, “Return to That Day…” |
| 133east | A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK |  play_arrow | Overwhelming vocal ability that shakes the emotions of its listeners… |