[Tear-Jerking Breakup Songs] A curated selection of love songs that gently comfort a wounded heart!
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.
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[Tear-Jerking Breakup Songs] A handpicked selection of love songs that gently comfort a wounded heart! (141–150)
end creditsHata Motohiro
He chose to break up with her, but he still loved her after all.
The song expresses a man’s regret that he didn’t stop her and should have told her how he felt.
The lyrics make your heart skip a beat with lines like, “If only I had noticed her changes and feelings sooner…” It’s included on the 2012 release End Roll EP.
lingering loveKitatani Ruki
Ruki Kitadani, who also made waves with the 2023 Pocari Sweat commercial song “Ao ga Mau,” is a singer-songwriter born in 2003 from Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.
His song “Koinokori” is one I especially want heartbroken men to hear.
The lyrics are like a treasure box of memories, mentioning places like the convenience store they often went to together and the path where they took walks on dates.
Even amid the lingering attachment, you can still feel the love he has for her.
It’s a tearjerker for anyone who can’t switch their feelings off right away—an absolute must-listen.
I remember youYUI
This is a song by YUI, who starred in the film “Taiyou no Uta” (Midnight Sun).
The bittersweet yet honest lyrics and melody evoke the end of summer and really touch the heart.
You can almost picture two people bound by a strong bond.
Even if they’re not by your side, it’s wonderful how someone’s presence can become your strength, isn’t it?
Yunoha no MoriYunoha Surūru (Ogura Yui)
It’s the ending theme of the anime Aquarion EVOL.
It’s a song about losing your first love, and the lyrics are so heartrending they pierce your heart.
It’s not the same as a so-called real-life breakup, but maybe it’s a happy thing just to be living together in the same world, even if the paths you take are different.
If there’s a “see you”Mirei Touyama
This is a bittersweet breakup song that gently wraps feelings of regret and gratitude toward a loved one in a clear, translucent voice.
Released by Mirei Toyama in August 2021, it portrays the struggle with the pain of parting while trying to find gratitude for a “once-in-a-lifetime happiness.” The hesitation over when to bring up the breakup, and the strength to be the one to finally say “thank you,” are also compelling.
As a track from the album “still,” this cover of a original song by Sorari Sawada offers quiet solace to those who must end a relationship or are suffering through a love they need to let go of.
deep redMy Hair is Bad
A signature song by My Hair is Bad packed with the pain and joy of love.
From depictions of intimate moments to the sorrow of parting, the candid lyrics pierce the heart.
The emotional rock sound pairs perfectly with vocalist Tomomi Shiiki’s husky voice.
Since its release in July 2015, it has captivated fans and never let go.
Perfect for those carrying the pain of heartbreak or struggling with complicated relationships.
Listening to this song might give you the courage to face your own feelings.
tragic heroineMy Hair is Bad
Told from the perspective of a woman visiting her ex, My Hair is Bad’s song vividly portrays a heart caught between lingering attachment and the bravado of not wanting to admit weakness.
It depicts someone masking unresolved feelings with a smile, while lyrics that lay bare tangled emotions will resonate with anyone who’s experienced heartbreak.
Blending energetic band instrumentation with an impassioned vocal performance, the track was released in February 2024 and later included on the July album “ghosts.” As a song that captures the delicate nuances of the pain of a breakup and longing for an ex, it’s a perfect listen when you want to confront your own feelings.