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

stupid womanChikaishi Ryo

Ryo Chikaishi “Stupid Woman” (Official MV)

With a title that at first glance seems like it’s a grudge-filled song about an ex, Ryo Chikaishi’s 2022 number “Baka na Onna” (“Foolish Woman”) is in fact overflowing with gratitude toward a former lover.

While expressing thanks, it conveys the feeling of a heart filled to the brim as memories of the two of them come flooding back.

The title phrase tends to carry a negative connotation, but here it’s used to describe someone a little unusual—in the sense of having loved someone like the singer—and that nuance ends up radiating love.

It’s a perfect song for those who want to cry while remembering their heartfelt gratitude toward someone they loved from the bottom of their heart.

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A11yourDays – Analog.wav【Photo Lyric VIdeo】

A multinational band, A11yourDays, that radiates a unique world by blending band-driven sounds with synths and electronica.

Right after a breakup, days are filled with sorrow and pain.

But as that sadness gradually heals, what arrives is the time of “forgetting.” Forgetting everything—including the happy memories from when you were together—might, in a way, be even harder than the sadness itself.

If only we could start over before it all fades from memory… That bittersweet wish is woven into this song.

It’s a breakup seen from a slightly different angle, yet it captures feelings that everyone unknowingly carries.

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Yuuri “Kakurenbo” Official Music Video

A poignant ballad that likens a breakup with a live-in lover to the children’s game of hide-and-seek.

Through images of a tumbler left behind and a messy room, it vividly portrays a man’s heart steeped in emptiness and loneliness.

Yuuri’s delicate vocals, paired with a simple, guitar-centered arrangement, superbly convey the pain of heartbreak.

Released in December 2019, the recording was supervised by Hiro of MY FIRST STORY.

The music video, directed by Elizabeth Miyaji and featuring actress Yuu Kinoyama, further deepens the work’s world.

It is a gem of a love song that closely resonates with those who have just experienced a breakup or who still harbor longing for someone dear.

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CreepHyp - “Bookmark” (MUSIC VIDEO)

A Creephyp song that beautifully portrays farewells in the season when cherry blossoms fall.

While cherishing past memories, it sings of the courage to take a new step forward.

Included on the album “Nakitakunaru Hodo Ureshii Hibi ni,” released in September 2018, the track also gained attention as a campaign song for FM802 and TSUTAYA.

It’s a song for those who feel the pain of parting yet want to keep holding on to hope for the future.

Its emotional rock sound and distinctive lyrical world will resonate with listeners and give them the strength to face forward.

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Aimyon – 3636 [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This song by Aimyon portrays a cohabitation that was supposed to begin with a vision of a bright future for two people, but gradually stopped working without them noticing, as small things—like misunderstandings and differences of opinion—piled up.

For those who have continued living together while feeling bewildered by a cooling relationship—wondering, “Have they stopped loving me?” “Do they not like my cooking?”—and blaming themselves, the pain of this situation will feel all too familiar.

Don’t you think that listening to this song and being able to think, “Maybe this kind of thing happens a lot,” might make your heart feel just a little lighter?

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Saucy Dog “Cinderella Boy” Music Video <5th Mini Album “Lazy Sunday” Released on 2021.8.25>

This song is included on Saucy Dog’s mini-album “Lazy Sunday,” which weaves a heart-wrenching love story that tightens the chest.

It portrays a bittersweet, inescapable dependence, even while suffering the agony of being torn apart by the other person’s lies.

Coupled with a melodious rock sound and written from a female perspective, it leaves a lingering aftertaste where sorrow and affection intermingle.

Released in August 2021, it also drew attention for its animation-style music video by Miku Masuda.

In 2022, the band appeared on Music Station.

It’s a recommended track for those struggling with complex feelings toward someone they love or seeking empathy in the subtleties of human relationships.

existenceTENSONG

TENSONG 'Existence' [Official Music Video]

This is a heart-stirring song by TENSONG that vividly portrays the pain of heartbreak.

Released in December 2020, the track was created by guitarist Takuman based on his real-life experience, carefully depicting the emotions of being trapped in memories while trying to take a new step forward.

Vocalist Takabo’s high-tone voice expresses those feelings beautifully, and the deeply resonant melody line leaves a strong impression.

The music video is an animated piece created by an illustrator who was their classmate and reached 1.8 million views in eight months.

It’s a song that offers comfort to those carrying the pain of a broken heart or who’ve experienced parting with someone important; we recommend listening to it alone on a quiet night.