[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)
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.
Tears Guaranteed! Breakup Songs Told from a Man’s Perspective (51–60)
shutterYuuri
Singer-songwriter Yuri, whose ballads like “Kakurenbo” and “Dry Flower” have become massive hits, is drawing huge attention.
This song he sings is also a heartbreaking breakup song told from a male perspective.
The lyrics, narrated by a man in a couple who’s been told by his girlfriend that it’s over, are filled with his lingering attachment and regrets.
And when those aching feelings are conveyed through Yuri’s voice, any man fresh off a breakup is sure to be moved to tears.
True to its title “Shutter,” parts of the lyrics also use the act of pressing a camera shutter as a metaphor, and that lyrical beauty is one of the song’s key charms.
cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS
As a song that sings about the complexity of human relationships, this RADWIMPS track resonates deeply with listeners.
The frustration of love and the feeling of being swayed by the other person’s attitude are expressed with delicate wording.
Included on the album ANTI ANTI GENERATION, released in December 2018, this piece condenses the band’s appeal into a single track.
For those troubled by love, the lyrics feel as if they’re speaking on your behalf, making it impossible not to empathize.
The lyrics, which portray the frustration of not being able to read the other person’s true intentions and the feelings you can’t let go of, are sure to be a comfort to those who listen.
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.
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.
Someday Merry ChristmasB’z
From their debut to the present, B’z have always been at the forefront of the J-pop scene—so much so that there’s hardly anyone who doesn’t know their name.
This song, included on the concept album “FRIENDS,” which depicts a love story unfolding through scenes of reminiscence, reunion, conflict, and resolution, features lyrics that clearly center on remembrance and a poignant acoustic guitar arpeggio that really tugs at the heartstrings.
The story that resurfaces every Christmas carries a certain melancholy, and many listeners likely find themselves overlaying it with their own memories.
Despite never being released as a single, it has become a classic Christmas song—a heartbreak ballad told from a male perspective.
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
This is a hit song by Masaharu Fukuyama, who is active as both a singer and an actor.
It’s also popular as a song to listen to in spring, and it carries a message about moving forward with life even after parting with someone important.
I think it’s a recommended heartbreak song that many men can relate to.