[Tearjerker Guaranteed!] A Heartbreak Song Told from a Male Perspective

GraduationMy Hair is Bad

My Hair is Bad – Graduation (Official Video)

With a title that, for a moment, sounds like a graduation song—My Hair is Bad’s “Sotsugyo” (Graduation).

This track is a bit unusual: the first verse depicts the two of them so far from the man’s perspective; the second verse shifts to the woman’s feelings after the breakup; and finally, the song concludes with a “graduation” from the man’s point of view.

Especially in the first verse, it isn’t so much sung to a melody as it is delivered like spoken word, which makes the emotions feel very real.

It’s a quintessential My Hair is Bad song that really hits you with the portrayal of a relationship where they can’t stay lovers, yet can’t go back to being just friends.

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In the Corner of the Nightkobore

kobore – Corner of the Night (Official Video)

A song performed by the rock band kobore, formed in 2015.

This is the track that really put them on the map in the rock scene.

It’s a mid-tempo rock ballad, and you can feel your heart being steadily shaken by the wistful guitar solo and the drums’ powerful, driving beat.

The lyrics are excellent too, portraying a male protagonist who, as the title suggests, lays bare his lingering regrets under the cover of night.

Surely many listeners will see themselves in this protagonist and feel that tightness in their chest.

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tear(s)KANA-BOON

KANA-BOON “Namida” Music Video

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.

I’m a messMY FIRST STORY

MY FIRST STORY – I’m a mess (Audio)

A signature song by MY FIRST STORY, known as a classic heartbreak anthem.

Centered on themes of claustrophobia and anxiety, its lyrics delicately portray loneliness and inner conflict, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in July 2021 as the B-side to the single “Confession,” it gained popularity through social media.

It’s a perfect track for those suffering from the pain of heartbreak or struggling with loneliness.

Give it a listen when you want to let out the feelings buried deep in your heart.

Unreachable love songTani Yuuki

Unreachable love song – Tani Yuuki (Official Lyric Video)

Despite being said to have started his career in 2020, his YouTube subscriber count is already on the verge of reaching 500,000.

With nearly 50 releases including MVs and digital-only singles, I feel that Tani Yuuki is one of the artists riding the biggest wave right now.

Here’s one of Tani’s pop yet somehow bittersweet tracks, “Unreachable love song.” Rather than a full-on tearjerker, a “tour of places filled with memories” might pair better with the refreshing words of heartbreak.

If you want to shed tears you don’t want others to see, this song is highly recommended.