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.

[Tear-Jerking Breakup Songs] A curated selection of love songs that gently comfort a wounded heart! (171–180)

My love was overflowing.mosao.

Overflowing with Love / Mosawo [Music Video]

My love was overflowing.mosao.

This is a song by Mosao that brims with overflowing affection and the bittersweet ache of parting.

Its gentle vocals and the warm sound of acoustic guitar offer comfort to anyone who has experienced the pain of heartbreak.

Released in September 2020, the track spread mainly through social media and resonated with many listeners.

It’s highly recommended for those who have gone through a breakup and find themselves longing for happier times.

Each listen brings back memories of that special someone and gives you a sense of emotional cleansing.

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Sakuragichōyuzu

Yuzu “Sakuragicho” Music Video

Sakuragichōyuzu

Yuzu, the folk duo beloved for their distinctive harmonies and delicate acoustic sound.

Their 20th single, “Sakuragichō,” released as a triple A-side together with “Shumi no Haba” and “Yume no Chizu,” is striking for its brisk beat and nostalgic melody.

The lyrics, which depict a place filled with memories of a former lover, are likely to resonate with many listeners by linking to their own experiences.

It’s a sentimental number that tightens the chest—a story about moving forward despite lingering heartache.

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Hoshino Takashi

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I’ve listened to so many heartbreak songs, and I’m done with always crying.riria. riria.

riria. / Listening to lots of heartbreak songs, I'm always just crying already. [Audio Video]

I've listened to so many heartbreak songs, and I'm done with always crying.riria. riria.

Watch “I’ve listened to so many heartbreak songs, and I’m done with always crying. riria. riria.” on YouTube

Singer-songwriter Riria, who began her career by posting cover videos on social media and video-sharing sites and made her major debut in 2020.

Her digital single “Shitsuren Song Takusan Kiite Naite Bakari no Watashi wa Mou,” released on July 8, 2022, was used as the ending theme for the second cour of the TV anime Summertime Rendering.

The lyrics, which evoke someone looking back on memories with regret yet trying to take a step toward the future, are sure to resonate with anyone who’s had a similar experience.

Featuring a delicate, piano-centered ensemble set against her fragile vocals, it’s a lyrical ballad whose poignant contrast tugs at the heart.

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Hoshino Takashi

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I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu

Kotoba Ni Dekinai

I can't put it into wordsofukōsu

A gemlike ballad that gives voice to the ineffable emotions faced at love’s end.

Included on Off Course’s album “over,” released in December 1981, and later issued as their 23rd single in February 1982, this song gently portrays the subtle shifts of feeling that emerge through parting from someone dear.

The “la la la” that threads through the chorus is a striking phrase that reminds us how, at times, it can express the heart more eloquently than words.

Used in a Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance commercial, it has surely lingered in many listeners’ memories.

It’s a song that stands beside you through life’s many moments, embracing the complex emotions we feel—cherishing someone important, tenderness, and a sense of loss.

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springKaneyori Masaru

Kaneyori Masaru [Spring] Music Video

springKaneyori Masaru

A song that delicately portrays the changing seasons and the bittersweet end of a romance.

As winter shifts into spring, the lyrics that hint at love’s end resonate deeply.

The chorus leaves a strong impression of the sorrow of parting.

Kaneyori Masaru’s clear, translucent vocals further accentuate the pain of heartbreak.

Released in April 2021, this track captured many hearts as a springtime farewell song.

It’s recommended for those who have experienced a breakup or who want to reflect on past memories.

Listening alone on a quiet night may bring a feeling of emotional cleansing.

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[Tear-Jerking Breakup Songs] A handpicked selection of love songs that gently soothe a wounded heart! (181–190)

It was a romance.Kubota Kai

It Was Romance – Kubota Kai (Official Music Video)

It was a romance.Kubota Kai

Let me introduce “It Was Romance,” a song that’s been spreading by word of mouth, especially on TikTok.

It’s a track by singer-songwriter and rapper Kai Kubota.

The song opens with a scene where the protagonist is told over the phone that their partner is breaking up with them, and it portrays the rush of complex emotions that well up inside.

The lyrics are quite heartrending, but the ending expresses a more positive outlook.

It’s a tearjerker, yet it’s also recommended when you want to feel encouraged.

The drama-style music video is also well worth watching.

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bookmarkkuriipuhaipe

CreepHyp - “Bookmark” (MUSIC VIDEO)

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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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