[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! Breakup Songs Told from a Man’s Perspective (41–50)
You’re BeautifulJames Blunt
James Blunt’s “You’re Beautiful” is a famous song that was used in a Shiseido commercial, but the lyrics are actually about heartbreak.
It’s about seeing a beautiful woman with another man, and the poignant lyrics, together with the melody, are deeply moving.
Unfit to be a loverKoresawa
This is an answer song, told from the man’s perspective, to the breakup classic “Tabako,” which became hugely popular especially among the internet generation.
It seems the man was the one who initiated the breakup, yet he’s clearly haunted by lingering feelings and regret.
His feelings gradually drifted away from her, but what hits hardest is the final lyric where he blames himself.
What he regrets most is having made her put on a brave face.
You can really feel that he cherished her deeply, yet there was nothing he could do.
Orangekuriipuhaipe
Starting with a punch right from the chorus, “Orange” is one of CreepHyp’s signature songs.
It’s a number that always gets the crowd going when it’s on the setlist at live shows and festivals.
True to CreepHyp’s style, the lyrics depict ordinary, everyday scenes yet pierce straight to the heart, and this track is a perfect example of that.
It’s a song that seems to hint at a bright future, but if you listen closely, it’s actually a heartbreak song—one that brings back memories and regrets.
It’s a sad track about how, when you’re in the midst of happiness, you don’t realize it.
Even if you went and became somebody’s damn girlfriendtensai bando
Haven’t many men had the experience of being unable to stop loving someone, unable to cut off lingering feelings? The wording used in the title of this song isn’t great, but it’s filled with a pure, almost helpless kind of love.
The protagonist of the lyrics still carries feelings for his ex, yet he fully understands that they can’t get back together.
Even so, he can’t help it—his overflowing love remains, and I’m sure many people will relate.
Beyond the highly relatable lyrics, the melody and vocals are incredibly moving, so please take your time and listen closely.
ArikaMarushii
Arika portrays someone recalling the happy times spent with a loved one and feeling loneliness and heartache.
The rock band Marcy, known for delivering songs that depict all kinds of romances, released it in 2023.
The intertwining strings and guitar over a laid-back beat create a nostalgic atmosphere.
Ukyo Yoshida’s gentle vocals soothe, as if tenderly wrapping up the unbearable pain of heartbreak.
It’s a ballad that sings of a man’s heart—knowing things can’t go back to the way they were, yet finding himself thinking about the other person anyway.
I miss you.UVERworld
UVERworld is often associated with fast-paced, intense songs, but their track “Koishikute” is a breakup song told from a man’s perspective after losing someone precious.
He’s doing fine at work and with friends, yet the reality of losing his girlfriend—and the enormity of her presence in his life—comes through strongly.
People often say a breakup leaves a gaping hole in your heart, and this song captures that exact feeling, packed tightly into a tender sadness you can almost touch.
It’s a song I’d recommend to anyone going through something similar.
OVERMr.Children
This song is memorable for its lyrics depicting a man looking back on a love sparked by his breakup with the woman he loved with all his heart.
It’s one of the most popular heartbreak songs by Mr.Children, often ranked at the very top.
The lyrics at the beginning convey lingering attachment, but by the end you can sense him gradually trying to face forward and take a step ahead.
I’m sure it’s a song that will support you when heartbreak leaves a hole in your heart.