[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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[Tears Guaranteed for Men!] Breakup Songs Told from a Male Perspective (71–80)
Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
The song Yonaga Uta, which went viral on social media—especially TikTok—catapulted the name of the band Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai into the spotlight.
The track was included on their third mini-album, A View on Lambda, released in 2019, and following its success, it was released digitally in 2020.
From the very beginning, a wave of poignancy surges in, and right away you think, “Ah, this is going to make me cry.” It’s a tear-jerker that painfully conveys the feeling of knowing in your head that a relationship is completely over, while your heart just can’t accept it.
After the FestivalKuwata Keisuke
I like how it shows a heartbroken man becoming self-destructive or crying alone in his dreams—just the way he is.
When you’re lovesick, sometimes everything feels unbearable, right? The lyrics are really appealing because they strip away pretense and coolness, laying bare the embarrassing parts of oneself.
painted skyMarushii
Marcy is a band that’s wildly popular, especially among younger generations.
Their biggest draw is, without a doubt, their lyrics—so many fans resonate with what they sing about.
Their song “Esora” fully showcases that appeal.
The lyrics are written from the perspective of a man who can’t shake his lingering feelings, and his desperate wish to avoid a breakup comes across painfully clearly.
On top of that, the intensely played accompaniment heightens the sense of heartbreak, perfectly matching vocalist Ukyo Yoshida’s fragile voice.
For anyone who has just gone through a breakup, the song will hit especially hard, just like the lyrics themselves.
A Parting Poemguddō mōningu amerika
This song, filled with true love that wishes happiness for a former lover, is a gem of a ballad by the rock band Good Morning America.
Their music usually has a strong catchy, upbeat image, but their ballads are absolutely fantastic too! Among them, it’s no exaggeration to say this is the song they cherish the most.
The first thing to focus on is, of course, the lyrics.
The protagonist admits he can’t make her happy himself and single-mindedly wishes for her happiness with her new partner—but that doesn’t mean he’s fully let go.
He still loves her, even as he prays for her happiness.
Be sure to listen closely to the tearful, weeping guitar phrases that seem to capture that heartrending emotion.
springreGretGirl
A reGretGirl song that vividly portrays the pain of heartbreak.
As spring arrives, memories of love fade away, expressed through bittersweet lyrics and a catchy melody.
The contrast between the girl, who moves on to the next stage after their breakup, and the protagonist, who remains stuck and unable to let go, is striking and poignantly heartbreaking.
Released in January 2021, the track is also included on the album Curtain Call.
It’s a song that supports anyone who’s experienced heartbreak—those who want to take a new step but can’t, or those who’d rather wait until their heart has settled before moving forward.
I got a boyfriend/girlfriend.My Hair is Bad
When you want to hear a heartbreak song that really grabs your heart, I recommend this track by My Hair is Bad.
Just as the title “Koi-bito ga Dekitan da” (“I Got a New Girlfriend/Boyfriend”) suggests, the lyrics read like a man speaking to his ex, now that both of them—once a couple—have found new partners.
He says things like, “I’ve got a new girlfriend who’s a different type from you, and things are going well—how about you? I hope you’re happy,” putting on a brave face, but his lingering feelings for his ex seep through.
When you want to cut those lingering feelings and move forward—or when you’ve started to move on but still can’t forget your ex—try listening to this song while reading the lyrics.
National Route 2gagaga supi
This song by Gagaga SP lays bare the pain of heartbreak.
Released in August 2002 as their fourth single, it became a turning point that broadened the band’s musical scope.
Beyond Kozak Maeda’s warm voice and the wistful guitar riff, the lyrics—wishing the other person happiness while being unable to let go—are sure to hit you hard.
Truly a classic breakup song that’ll have any man in tears.