[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 (21–30)
Self and others are alikesawada sorari
A love song by Sorari Sawada whose aching tenderness born from pure love tugs at the heart.
Released in February 2024 as his second major work, this piece depicts two people who, little by little yet surely, grow out of sync.
I think many listeners will be moved by the beautiful yet fragile lyrical world it creates.
This song, which stays close to those carrying the pain of heartbreak and feelings of regret, is perfect to listen to quietly on a night when you find yourself thinking of someone dear.
You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
This song, which portrays the lingering attachment a man carries, is a top contender among heartbreak songs that feel almost too relatable.
FUNKY MONKEY BABYS have sung many love songs, but there may be none that resonates more deeply with men who’ve experienced a breakup than this one.
Every line paints a scene you can relate to, and listening to it makes your chest tighten.
Above all, the moment when he realizes after the breakup just how much he loved her is so striking it loosens your tear ducts.
Heroineback number
When it comes to bittersweet love songs and breakup songs, many people probably think of back number.
The vocalist Shimizu’s sweet, mellow voice heightens that sense of heartache even more.
Their song “Heroine” is back number’s 11th single, released in 2015.
It was also used as the theme song for JR East’s “JR SKISKI” campaign from 2014 to 2015.
It’s a track that evokes snow and cold, amplifying a profound sense of loneliness.
balladKetsumeishi
A love ballad that touches the heart in many situations—during unrequited love, after a breakup, and more.
In this song by Ketsumeishi, the relaxed, rhythmic rap and the beautifully soaring vocals in the chorus really sink in.
Reading the lyrics, you could interpret it as being about unrequited love, but the final words suggest it might be a breakup song, and either way it feels deeply moving.
In any case, you’ll almost certainly resonate strongly with the chorus.
It’s a wonderful track that helps you face the tender feelings you carry inside.
One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
Have you ever found yourself wanting to see someone even after a heartbreak, catching yourself looking for her? This song is one of Masayoshi Yamazaki’s signature works—a true classic you’ve likely heard before.
The accompaniment is nothing but simple guitar arpeggios, which only heighten the song’s sense of wistfulness.
Even though he knows in his head that they’ll never meet again, he suddenly realizes he’s searching for her—lyrics that convey a man’s lingering attachment and make your chest ache just by listening.
To You Who Don’t Know LoveNEWS
This is the song that was used as the theme for the drama adaptation of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.
It truly feels like a song that gives voice to the heroine’s heart, and knowing the story makes it all the more poignant.
In the opening of the chorus, you can keenly feel her heartrending wish.
The End of a Reunionmitei no hanashi
This work is a single released by Miteinohanashi in 2021.
It wraps the bittersweet feeling at the end of a romance in a gentle melody and a warm, tender voice.
The lyrics, where the pain of parting intersects with the hope of reunion, are deeply moving.
The way it reflects on past memories and shifting emotions through smiles and tears seen at the end of August is especially striking.
It’s a captivating song that offers comfort to those carrying the pain of heartbreak or who have experienced parting with someone dear.