[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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Guaranteed to make men cry! Breakup songs told from a male perspective (81–90)
tear(s)KANA-BOON
This song, which sings of the aching pain of heartbreak, can be considered one of KANA-BOON’s signature works.
Included on the album “NAMiDA,” the track was released in September 2017.
It delicately portrays the emotions of a man after a breakup, with lingering attachment and regret pressing on the chest.
Maguro Taniguchi’s vocals amplify the poignancy, piercing deeply into the listener’s heart.
It’s recommended for those carrying the pain of parting or those who want to reflect on past relationships.
Listening to this piece and overlaying it with your own experiences may help you sort out your feelings.
Tu-tu-luSixTONES
One of the theme songs for the drama “However, There Is Passion,” which portrays the youth of Nankai Candies’ Yamazato, is SixTONES’ “Kokkara.” Featured on the standard edition is this achingly bittersweet mid-tempo ballad, “Tu-tu-lu.” The titular “Tu-tu-lu” feels like the anguished cry of a man who regrets what happened but can no longer turn back.
The wordless hook elevates the sorrow of a love that’s fallen apart.
Lyrics that recall happier days—something like, “I didn’t exactly believe in forever, but back then, maybe the two of us had something like it…”—really hit home.
periodIshizaki Hyuui
This song, which delicately portrays the feelings of a heartbroken man, is sung by singer-songwriter Huwie Ishizaki.
In the lyrics, joyful memories intertwine with the stark reality that his girlfriend is no longer there, creating a tightening feeling in the chest as you listen.
Released in March 2018, the track is included on Ishizaki’s first best-of album, “Huwie Best.” It depicts a determination to look forward despite the pain of heartbreak, making it a perfect song for those who can’t let go of a past love.
You’ll surely find moments that overlap with your own experiences and make your heart clench.
premonitionMy Hair is Bad
My Hair is Bad’s songs include love songs told from various perspectives, and this track takes infidelity as its theme.
The lyrics feature a male protagonist and the woman he loves—but she already has a proper boyfriend other than him.
The protagonist knows this and continues the relationship, thinking, “I don’t mind being number two as long as I can be with her.” Then one day, she tells him she’s getting married.
Even though it’s an affair, he had fallen for her for real, and the lingering feelings he carries pierce your heart—making this a heartrending song.
family nameorenji supainikurabu
This is a song by ORANGE SPINY CLUB that gives the impression of pouring out regrets over a love that ended without ever coming to fruition.
Even after learning that the person they cared for has married someone else, they still can’t forget them; the lyrics depict an obsessive attachment that even feels a bit frightening.
Deep down they know it’s over, yet they don’t want to admit it—that feeling really comes through.
The way the sound shifts dramatically in the middle of the track also seems to express a jumble of emotions and a sense of emotional instability.
Love letterTHE BLUE HEARTS
As a ballad that lays bare the ache of unrequited love, this song resonates deeply with many who’ve experienced heartbreak.
In the lyrics, the narrator pours their strong feelings for the person who should be by their side into a love letter.
Hiroto Kōmoto’s warm vocals further highlight the emotions of a man carrying the pain of a breakup.
The gently flowing melody and pure, devoted lyrics move in tandem, offering solace to the listener.
Released in August 1990 as a re-cut single from the band’s third album, TRAIN-TRAIN, it later gained broader recognition when it was featured in an au commercial in 2004.
It’s a song for anyone who wants to overcome the wounds of heartbreak.
Guaranteed to make men cry! Breakup songs told from a male perspective (91–100)
Why”you”Shizukunome
“Why ‘you’” carries a bittersweet wish: to never forget the days of love with a partner, even as the seasons change.
Released in 2022 by Shizukunome, a rock band known for songs that resonate with young people’s emotions, it unfolds with powerful yet fragile strings intertwined with the band’s performance.
Many will relate to the figure who continues to wish for a loved one’s happiness even after being separated.
It’s a track that evokes beautiful natural scenery while gently accompanying the loneliness and ache of the heart.
