A wonderful heartbreak song

[Tear-Jerking Breakup Songs] A curated selection of love songs that gently comfort a wounded heart!

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

We’re introducing tear-jerking love songs that are perfect for when you’re heartbroken.

Even if you mustered the courage to confess your feelings but it didn’t go well, you might find yourself thinking, “I wish I hadn’t said anything.”

Some of you may want to be alone, sink into your sadness, and have a good cry.

In this article, we’ve gathered love songs that will stay close to hearts like yours.

First, give yourself credit for being able to express your feelings!

Then, while listening to songs that truly resonate, gently soothe your heart as it struggles with that aching, directionless pain.

[Tearjerker Breakup Songs] A carefully curated selection of love songs that gently comfort wounded hearts! (101–110)

cactusPorunogurafiti

PORNOGRAFFITTI 'Cactus (Short ver.)' / PORNOGRAFFITTI 'Saboten (Short ver.)'

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A well-known classic, it’s a love song that hasn’t lost its luster since its 2000 release.

Its melancholic melody and the feeling of an impending farewell pierce the heart, yet the final scene ends with a ray of hope.

It’s a bittersweet yet gentle piece that makes you believe no rain lasts forever.

When you’re trying to bounce back, it’ll give you a gentle push forward.

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youKōda Kumi

Kumi Koda / “you” (from the new album “WINTER of LOVE”)

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The winter cold and the frozen heart whose time stopped after breaking up with him are linked, aren’t they? From the lyrics, you can feel the regret of wishing they had talked more and met each other halfway.

There’s lingering attachment, and it’s precisely because it hurts that it feels so heartrending.

It’s a song I can really relate to.

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That’s all there is to it.Marushii

Marcy – It’s Just That (Official Music Video)

That’s all there is to it.Marushii

“Tada Sore Dake no Koto ga sa” portrays a moment overflowing with love for someone precious who can no longer be by your side.

It was released in 2023 by the rock band Marcy, known for their many romance-themed songs.

The lyrics, centered on lingering feelings that make you keep thinking about your ex even after a breakup, intertwine with a warm melody.

As the distance grows between two people who once loved each other more than anyone else, the bittersweet scenes of past conversations surfacing in their minds are sure to bring tears.

It’s a song whose heartfelt message to a beloved person—impossible to forget even when apart—resonates deeply.

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WhyTakase Tōya

Takuya Takase / Why feat. Emi Noda (Official Music Video)

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Toya Takase’s track “Doushite feat.

Emi Noda” captures the feeling of being unable to let go of an ex.

Released in 2022, this song is a collaboration with singer-songwriter Emi Noda.

Their harmonies are achingly tender, making the pain of “breaking up” feel even more suffocating.

The lyrics portray the loneliness that spills out on dark, melancholy nights and the longing wish for that person to come back.

It’s a song that stays close to those who haven’t yet recovered from the sorrow of heartbreak.

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Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku

Kinoko Teikoku — Night of the Osmanthus

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There are times when you suddenly think of an ex and feel lonely, aren’t there? This song by the four-piece rock band Kinoko Teikoku is included on their third album, Time Lapse, released in 2018.

The guitar-rock sound—almost light on its feet—seems to deepen the world of the lyrics.

Sparkling guitar phrases and humming give it a mysterious atmosphere.

It’s a distinctive breakup song that draws you into those small, casual thoughts like, “What was their phone number again?” or “This is the ice cream they liked.”

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[Tear-Jerking Breakup Songs] Carefully selected love songs that gently comfort a wounded heart! (111–120)

SEASONSHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki / SEASONS

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SEASONS is the third single in what’s known as Ayumi Hamasaki’s “Despair Trilogy.” As one of her signature songs, this classic is a highly recommended, tear-jerking heartbreak number.

Let the wistful tones of this track by the diva of the Heisei era move you.

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I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Would I Say It’s Too Late Now?” Music Video <4th Mini Album “Take Me” Released on 2020.9.2>

I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog

This song by the three-piece band Saucy Dog can be heard either as a man’s heartbreak after being dumped or as lingering regrets after doing the dumping.

The feelings of noticing how an ex changes, wondering about the person they’re dating now, and secretly hoping you might get back together are emotions anyone who’s experienced heartbreak has probably felt.

If trying your hardest to forget only makes your mind even more consumed by that person, then, like in this song, maybe letting yourself fully soak in those lingering feelings could be what helps you finally take the next step.

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