[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 (51–60)
Just… I want to see youEXILE
Even the title conveys the emotion in EXILE’s “Tada… Aitakute” (“I Just… Want to See You”).
Released in 2005, this was EXILE’s 19th single.
When it comes to EXILE ballads, this song is one that many people immediately think of.
Realizing, only after a breakup, how inadequate you were when you were with someone precious—and just how much you loved them—is something many of us have experienced.
This male-perspective heartbreak song painfully expresses the rashness of youth and that frustrating feeling of “If it were now, I’d do things differently!”
Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki
Hidetoshi Tokunaga, whose soothing high-tone voice is loved by a wide audience.
One of his signature songs, Rainy Blue, was released as his debut single in 1986.
The melancholy melody from the intro already brings you to tears, and by the chorus it squeezes your heart so much you might break down crying.
The lyrics, featuring things like phone booths, make you feel the era it came from, but this painful, rain-linked portrayal of a man’s heart after a breakup is a timeless song that truly endures.
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.
[Tearjerker Guaranteed!] Breakup Songs Told from a Man’s Perspective (61–70)
You’re not here.Soucy Dog
This is a song by Soucy Dog, a rock band known for many love songs, and true to their style, its relatable lyrical worldview is especially appealing.
In the first half, we see a loving couple, but as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the woman breaks up with the man, who remains unable to let go.
The male narrator, weakened by being dumped, might mirror how you feel if you’ve just gone through a heartbreak yourself.
Lovers AgainEXILE
Lovers Again, EXILE’s 22nd single, was released in 2007.
Many people may find it familiar since it was also used in a commercial.
It’s a classic winter song that conveys the chill of the season, deepening the feelings of longing and loneliness.
Judging from the lyrics, the narrator has been holding on to this love for quite a while, full of lingering attachment—yet that’s often how it is with someone you can’t forget.
For those in a similar situation who understand the sting of regret, this is a song you can truly relate to.
HappinessOnda Masanori
Masamori Onda’s “Shiawase” is a wonderful song paired with an MV that’s heartbreakingly poignant, like a home movie of happier days.
Believe it or not, Onda was still only 19 as of 2023.
“Shiawase” is a classic breakup song that looks back on days of happiness, yet it somehow avoids any trace of the usual clichés—there’s something mysterious about it.
The scene where he writes her name in the sand, in particular, is a real tearjerker.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants a good, cathartic cry!