Love songs told from a male perspective have a different vibe than those from a female perspective, don’t they?
Because men are often seen as stronger compared to women, that contrast can make the message feel even more heartrending.
So this time, we’re introducing breakup songs by male artists that we recommend for the yutori generation.
We’ve listed not only ballads but also up-tempo tracks with a driving feel and danceable numbers, so they’re great picks for karaoke too!
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Recommended breakup songs (1–10) by male artists for the Yutori generation
LOVERS AGAINEXILE
Just hearing the intro makes you feel as if a winter landscape is unfolding.
Among EXILE’s many masterpieces, this song is cherished as a ballad that leaves a deep mark on the heart.
Carried by a smooth R&B beat, it tells the poignant feelings of a man who can’t help but search for traces of a former lover.
The lingering attachment and regrets for an irretrievable past are pains that everyone experiences at least once.
Released in January 2007 as their 22nd single, it was also featured in a KDDI “au LISMO” commercial, so many people likely heard it at the time.
The vocals capture wavering emotions beautifully, gently keeping you company on a lonely night.
It’s a song you’ll want to play when a passing moment brings back those days, when you want to quietly immerse yourself in memories alone.
The song that comes afterback number
back number portrays lingering attachment and regret after a breakup in unadorned, down-to-earth words.
“Ato no Uta,” included on their indie-era album Ato no Matsuri, is a hidden gem released in June 2010.
The lyrics describe the ironic psychology where deliberately avoiding reminders in an effort to forget only makes you more conscious of the other person’s presence.
By refusing to dress up the pain of heartbreak and instead depicting it as traces that remain in everyday life, the song’s words carry a wrenching sense of reality.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to on nights when the sadness of parting hasn’t healed and memories resurface in unguarded moments.
If you’re standing still, unable to sort out a past love, this song will gently stay by your side.
Blue BenchSasuke
This is the debut single by Sasuke, a male duo from Saitama Prefecture formed by high school classmates.
During their indie days, the song spread mainly by word of mouth and became popular nationwide, earning a legendary reputation for selling 5,000 copies at a single store.
Released in April 2004, it continued to be loved by many over the years, even reaching No.
1 on the iTunes J-POP chart in 2009.
Its lyrics, depicting unchanging feelings and regret, are ones many listeners may find themselves overlaying with their own youth.
Accompanied by the delicate tones of an acoustic guitar, it’s a nostalgic breakup song that stirs the heart.
Just… I want to see youEXILE
A song by EXILE that poignantly expresses feelings for a lost love.
Released as a single in December 2005, it became a popular number and was also featured in a KDDI commercial.
It generated major buzz, including reaching No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
With powerful vocals, it conveys regret over a past breakup and a heartfelt wish to meet again.
The clumsiness of the past and the remorse for having hurt a loved one resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a recommended track for times when you want to heal the pain of heartbreak or reaffirm your feelings for someone special.
A classic ballad sure to move audiences at karaoke as well.
KanadeSukima Suichi
Sukima Switch is a duo that has consistently pursued down-to-earth, true-to-life music.
Their second single, released in March 2004, was featured as an insert song in the film “Rough,” and has continued to secure various tie-ins since.
With lyrics themed around parting and growth and a melody that resonates deeply, the song speaks to listeners’ experiences and emotions.
Beginning with a farewell scene at the ticket gate and depicting a relationship that changes over time, this work has remained one of Sukima Switch’s signature songs, beloved by many.
It’s a recommended track for when you want to feel the bittersweetness of heartbreak or embrace a positive outlook on parting with someone important.