[Tearjerker Guaranteed!] A Heartbreak Song Told from a Male Perspective
When you go through a heartbreak, it feels like there’s a gaping hole in your heart, doesn’t it?
I think many people can’t help but carry that heartbreak with them even after some time has passed.
For those of you who feel, “At least when I’m heartbroken, I just want to cry!!,” this article introduces breakup songs from a male perspective that will stay close to your heart.
From lyrics that bring back memories of when you were together to words that express straightforward love for the other person, these are all masterpieces that may move you to tears if you listen right after a breakup.
If we can help ease the pain you’re feeling from heartbreak even a little and help you take your next step forward, we’ll be happy.
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[Tearjerker Guaranteed!] Breakup Songs Told from a Man’s Perspective (61–70)
umbrellaKing Gnu
A heartbreak song where the protagonist’s emotions and the rain overlap in a poignant way.
When you think of King Gnu, love songs might not be the first thing that comes to mind.
However, this track portrays a sorrowful breakup, featuring King Gnu’s signature sophisticated sound and a stylish vocal performance that leaves a strong impression.
It depicts the sense of loss carried by a man left alone in his room after his girlfriend walks out into the rain without an umbrella.
As you listen, the sting of his self-reproach—feeling weak and pathetic—comes through vividly, along with the helpless anguish of a love that had nowhere else to go at its end.
Close your eyesHirai Ken
One of Ken Hirai’s signature songs, “Hitomi wo Tojite” (Close Your Eyes).
Released in 2004 as his 20th single, it was written as the theme song for the blockbuster film “Crying Out Love in the Center of the World.” It’s a massive hit that many artists have famously covered.
In line with the film’s story, the song is a tear-jerking love ballad that pours out feelings for a girlfriend who is no longer by his side.
The lively days he once shared with her keep flickering behind his eyelids, tightening his chest with the memories.
I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki
You’ll definitely be moved by these lyrics about a man left alone, desperately trying to get over a broken heart.
Sung by Noriyuki Makihara, this song is a hugely popular breakup ballad.
The depiction of the emptiness he feels after breaking up and living by himself, and the painful realization of how much he was supported by her constant presence, really hits home.
At the same time, he’s trying his best to clear away the traces of her left in the room, struggling to overcome the sadness and pain.
Listening to this song, you may feel encouraged by his determination to face forward and move on, and find a little more space in your heart.
Lovers AgainEXILE
Lovers Again, EXILE’s 22nd single, was released in 2007.
Many people may find it familiar since it was also used in a commercial.
It’s a classic winter song that conveys the chill of the season, deepening the feelings of longing and loneliness.
Judging from the lyrics, the narrator has been holding on to this love for quite a while, full of lingering attachment—yet that’s often how it is with someone you can’t forget.
For those in a similar situation who understand the sting of regret, this is a song you can truly relate to.
HappinessOnda Masanori
Masamori Onda’s “Shiawase” is a wonderful song paired with an MV that’s heartbreakingly poignant, like a home movie of happier days.
Believe it or not, Onda was still only 19 as of 2023.
“Shiawase” is a classic breakup song that looks back on days of happiness, yet it somehow avoids any trace of the usual clichés—there’s something mysterious about it.
The scene where he writes her name in the sand, in particular, is a real tearjerker.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants a good, cathartic cry!
You’re not here.Soucy Dog
This is a song by Soucy Dog, a rock band known for many love songs, and true to their style, its relatable lyrical worldview is especially appealing.
In the first half, we see a loving couple, but as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the woman breaks up with the man, who remains unable to let go.
The male narrator, weakened by being dumped, might mirror how you feel if you’ve just gone through a heartbreak yourself.
#302Hirai Ken
Ken Hirai, a singer-songwriter, released “#302” in 2019.
It’s a love song that straightforwardly expresses the wish for a loved one’s happiness.
It portrays a pure, heartfelt desire to support someone who feels lonely or isolated.
The simple arrangement—built around guitar tones and his vocals—will warm your heart.
Even if it’s unrequited love, the song conveys a determination not to give up until the person turns around.
Lend an ear to this poignant story that evokes the complexities of mature romance.
