Popular Heartbreak Song Rankings [2026]

mutual feelingsthe shes gone57rank/position

the shes gone “Omoi Ai” Music Video

This song, which captures the ache of unrequited love, is one of the signature tracks by the shes gone.

It portrays lingering feelings for a former lover and how a single word from them can change everyday life, offering comfort to anyone who has experienced heartbreak.

Released in January 2019, its music video on YouTube helped raise the band’s profile.

It’s a recommended track for those carrying the pain of a breakup or harboring deep feelings for someone special.

You’re sure to find something to relate to in the lyrics, sung over a gently flowing melody.

As an ex-girlfriendMy Hair is Bad58rank/position

Moto Kanojyoto Shite

This song by My Hair is Bad is portrayed through the gaze of a woman exhausted by love.

It’s striking how, as she faces a breakup, she tries to move forward in her own way—changing her appearance and throwing herself into parties.

Behind that are a distrust that leaves her unable to believe in anything and a wish to be freed from past relationships.

Included on the November 2017 album “mothers,” this work is a ballad that stands beside those confronting the end of a romance and evokes deep empathy.

Even while carrying the pain of heartbreak, it’s sure to spark a shift of heart in anyone trying to take a new step forward.

Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai59rank/position

God Does Not Play Dice “Yoru-Naga Uta” [Official Lyric Video]

On sleepless nights, I suddenly remember someone precious who’s no longer by my side.

This is a tear-jerking rock ballad that sings of a heartbreak so intense it feels like your chest might burst.

It’s a work by the Fukuoka-born band God Doesn’t Roll Dice, included on their mini-album “A View on Lambda,” released in May 2019.

Starting with an intro that feels like turning back the hands of a clock, it builds to a dramatic chorus where emotions spill over all at once, sending shivers through your heart.

It also served as the theme song for the film “Little Subculture Wars: The Rebellion of Village Vanguard!” released in October 2020.

It’s a song that gently stays with you on nights when you can’t let go of a love you can’t forget, or when you want to sing your heart out and cry at karaoke.

Unrequited lovemiwa60rank/position

miwa 'Unrequited Love'

This song marks a new frontier for miwa, as it’s her first to feature a piano performance since her official debut.

You usually picture miwa bouncing around energetically when she sings, right? In contrast to that familiar image, the somewhat mature and gently mellow melody here tenderly echoes the song’s motif of unrequited love.

The lyrics—about liking someone for so long but not knowing what to do—straightforwardly capture the feelings of a woman encountering her first love, and it’s refreshing to hear.

It’s a track I’d love anyone currently in love to listen to.

The Heart Wants What It WantsSelena Gomez61rank/position

Selena Gomez – The Heart Wants What It Wants (Official Video)

At the beginning of this song, a voice note from Selena Gomez herself is included, in which she says something like, “This is stupid—you’re blaming everything on me,” and it’s said that the song is likely about Justin Bieber, whom she dated for many years.

One Last TimeAriana Grande62rank/position

Ariana Grande – One Last Time (Official Video)

This is one of Ariana’s signature breakup songs, hugely popular in Japan as well.

As the title suggests, it portrays the feelings of a girl who clings to her ex, asking for “just one last time.” It’s a bit challenging to sing, but perform it boldly and powerfully—just like Ariana!

tear-coloredNishino Kana63rank/position

Kana Nishino “Namida-iro (short ver.)”

This is a breakup song by Kana Nishino, who could be called a strong ally of girls’ feelings.

Not only that, it’s a heartwarming track with a gentle touch that seems to cheer on girls trying to overcome heartbreak.

It’s a song that makes you feel like, “Oh, it’s okay to cry,” and be honest with yourself.

When I listen to this song, I feel like I can cherish the good qualities of the boyfriend I loved and the memories we shared.

It’s her 21st single and is included on the 2013 album Namidairo.