[Touching the Heart] A Collection of Recommended Ballads for Men
When work is tough and mentally exhausting, or when you’re hurting from a breakup, many men probably turn to music for comfort.
At times like these, ballads that stay close to your heart are a perfect fit.
In this article, we’ll introduce ballad songs recommended for men.
We’ve picked out everything from timeless classics known across generations to the latest tracks by rising artists.
If you’re going through something difficult and want to be healed by the power of music, be sure to check them out.
- A ballad that will definitely make you cry at karaoke
- Karaoke songs popular with women that they want men to sing
- Recommended ballads for men: classic songs about love, encouragement, and youth.
- A tear-jerking, hardcore love ballad by a man
- [Touching the Heart] Timeless Ballad Masterpieces. A Collection of Unfading Classics and the Latest Songs [2026]
- A poignant ballad song. A tear-jerking masterpiece of Japanese pop music.
- [Karaoke] Classic and Popular Ballad Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke
- [Tears Guaranteed] Heartwarming songs I especially want men to hear
- Iconic songs men will want to sing! Karaoke tracks recommended for Gen Z
- Today's recommended ballads: A carefully curated selection of heartwarming, gem-like masterpieces!
- [Ballads] Hidden gems of Japanese music. Songs that really hit you.
- Recommended love songs sung by male artists for the yutori generation
- Breakup songs sung by male artists that I’d recommend to Gen Z
[Resonating with the Heart] Recommended Ballads for Men (101–110)
somedaySaucy Dog
A straightforward, honest love song that brings the ache and poignancy of heartbreak right to your chest.
Through real-life scenes—like the deserted park at Tawarayama and the sloping road where you can see the starry sky—the memories woven together vividly portray feelings for a precious person you can never meet again.
Released in May 2017 as a track on the album “Country Road,” this piece gently embraces an unforgettable love with warm lyrics that blend in the local Shimane dialect.
Its softly resonant melody offers quiet comfort to those who want to hold their one-sided love close, and to those who can’t quite put an end to a past romance.
Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo
This is a socially conscious masterpiece that portrays the subtle miscommunications between men and women and the nuances of emotional expression with deep insight.
It warmly observes how men open up through drinking and women through tears, each revealing their inner feelings.
Born from impressions Eigo Kawashima had at age 18 during a family memorial gathering, the song was included on the November 1975 album “Jinrui” (Humanity) and released as a single in June 1976.
Also known as the jingle for the sake brand Kizakura, it became a major hit, reaching No.
9 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It is a gem I recommend to anyone who wants to face their heart honestly when confronted with life’s sorrow and poignancy.
An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro
In harmony with the world of the film “Love Letters on Our 35th Year,” Motohiro Hata delicately captures warm, nuanced emotions.
This work weaves together the love of a long-married couple and feelings that deepen day by day with a gentle yet powerful melody, beautifully expressing a form of love that grows more vibrant with time.
It will be released and made available for streaming between February and March 2025.
The limited first edition includes jacket cards featuring visuals from the film, handwritten lyric cards, and a Blu-ray containing live performance footage.
It is a song that will resonate deeply with those who hold feelings for someone dear or who struggle to put their emotions into words.
When I was your manBruno Mars
Bruno Mars is a top artist who’s immensely popular not only in America but around the world.
As you can easily guess from the song’s title, it’s a heartbreak song.
But the lyrics are really great! It’s a track where he regrets his own mistakes while hoping that her next boyfriend will do all the things he himself couldn’t do for her.
It’s a song overflowing with a bittersweet feeling, so it’s perfect for when you want to immerse yourself in that world.
Your favorite songUVERworld
The lyrics capture the feelings of a man with unrequited love.
Watching him walk home while singing the song his crush loves feels a little bittersweet yet endearing.
Many men might relate to the heart of a guy who wants to express his feelings but can’t.
It’s a classic ballad.
UVERworld’s musical style and emotional expression blend beautifully, making it easy to see why so many people love this song.
It’s a perfect track for looking back on memories with someone special or for enjoying a melody that resonates with the heart.
[Heart-Touching] Recommended Ballads for Men (111–120)
indigoSukima Suichi
Among Sukima Switch’s songs, their ballads in particular are known for powerfully touching the heart.
This track, while carrying a touch of wistfulness in its lyrics, has a nicely groovy rhythm that’s sure to soothe and put you at ease.
It’s a perfect pick for when you’re in the mood for something mellow.
Give it a listen and see for yourself.
Happy Endingback number
With heartrending lyrics and melody that resonate deeply, this is one of back number’s signature songs.
It delicately expresses the complex emotions of lovers who chose to part ways.
Released in November 2016, it was written as the theme song for the film “My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday.” It’s recommended for those carrying the pain of heartbreak or who have experienced a farewell with someone important.
The lyrics are moving and relatable, gently accompanying the listener’s heart.
It’s a heartwarming ballad that showcases back number’s musicality to the fullest.