[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)
single bedSha ran Q
This is a signature song by Sharam Q, known for its realistic and heartrending depiction of a single bed.
It portrays the feelings of a man who, even a year after the breakup, still can’t move on to his next love.
The lyrics recount the joyful times they spent together and his regret over letting go of her hand.
And the song’s greatest highlight is surely Tsunku’s sultry vocals paired with the graceful, exquisite melody line, isn’t it? The romantic, sentimental lyrics stand out even more and reach straight into the hearts of us listeners.
Why feat. Emimi NodaTakase Tōya
It’s a classic song that captures the ache of heartbreak.
It delicately portrays a man who can’t forget the lover he parted with and still longs to see her.
The lyrics, which express his inability to let go, convey a piercing sense of lingering attachment to a love that has ended.
The seamless harmonies of Toya Takase and Manami Noda further heighten the song’s poignancy.
Released in December 2022, the track went viral on TikTok and garnered over a million streams on Spotify, resonating with many listeners.
It’s a song that offers solace to those enduring the pain of a breakup or anyone who has experienced the loss of someone dear.
When the magic wears offSaucy Dog
Drawing attention for its strong storytelling, “When the Spell Breaks” is a track included on Saucy Dog’s album “But Really.” The song was originally written for singer-songwriter Gakuto Kajiwara, and this version is their self-cover.
In the lyrics, the sorrow of a man who has broken up with his lover is depicted with striking realism.
Incidentally, Saucy Dog also has a song called “Enchanted,” so listening to them back-to-back may help you immerse yourself even more deeply in their world.
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.
[Tearjerker Guaranteed!] Breakup Songs Told from a Man’s Perspective (61–70)
half of meHirai Ken
It might evoke an even stronger image of romance since it was also used as the theme song for the drama “Twilight Meteor Shower: Falling in Love at Midlife.” Just from Ken Hirai’s way of savoring each word and the gentle tone of the piano, you already feel tears welling up.
The time the two shared is truly irreplaceable, isn’t it? It feels like a wish to slowly reclaim the hollowed-out heart right after a breakup.
“half of me” was performed only at live shows and remained unreleased for ten years, but it was finally released as a single in 2018.
Bluearashi
Arashi, the national idol group that went on hiatus at the end of 2020.
While many of Arashi’s songs are loved by a wide range of generations, there are “hidden gems” among their B-sides and album tracks.
The song “Blue,” included on their third album How’s it going? released in 2003, is one such track—so popular among fans that it was also included on their best-of album.
It’s a bittersweet love song that feels like softly murmuring the feelings kept deep in one’s heart while thinking of a former girlfriend after a breakup.
YOKOHAMA bluesSEKAI NO OWARI
A song by SEKAI NO OWARI that poignantly portrays a man’s heartbreak.
Set in the city of Yokohama, it beautifully depicts memories of a past love tied to scents and scenery.
Included on the album “Lip,” released in February 2019, the song was also adapted into a short drama in February 2021.
It’s especially recommended for those carrying the pain of a breakup—its delicate lyrics and emotional melody are sure to move you.