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

non-lie heartTani Yuuki

Non-lie Heart – Tani Yuuki (Official Lyric Video)

A poignant song by Tani Yuuki that beautifully portrays the pain and turmoil of heartbreak, where even promises sworn for eternity can crumble in an instant.

The conflicting emotions—disgust toward the person once loved and a love that still hasn’t faded—are woven together through skillful metaphors that pierce the listener’s heart.

While delicately expressing the wounds left by betrayal, the piece also conveys a strength that strives to overcome the sadness.

Included on the album “Memories,” the lyric video released in December 2021 was directed by Kosuke Matsuoka.

When you’re seeking to heal the wounds of a broken heart, this song will gently stay by your side.

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Shayteop - Room (Official Music Video)

This song portrays the aching emotions of a sleepless night in a room lit by a shaded lamp.

Written in tears by Shytoop’s vocalist So Sasaki, based on a real heartbreak, it delicately expresses regret for a lost love, shared memories, and the inability to forget the other person.

The track begins with quiet guitar arpeggios and gradually builds in emotional intensity, leaving a strong impression.

The protagonist’s inner world—where “what if” hypotheticals and lingering attachment intersect—is something anyone who has experienced heartbreak can relate to.

Released as a digital single in June 2022, the song was also included on the album Hors d’œuvre, released in February 2024.

It’s a warmly consoling piece that offers comfort to those carrying the pain of a breakup or parting with someone dear.

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HY - “In Love” (Theme song for the film ‘366 Days’) Music Video

A gem of a love song that portrays the journey of looking forward after heartbreak.

It gently expresses the acceptance of a past breakup and the growth that comes from that experience, carried by a tender melody.

It’s a memorable masterpiece marked by a positive spirit—gratitude for the encounter, and a resolve to cherish the memories even if the love was not meant to be.

Included on the album “TIME,” this song was written as the theme for the film “366 Days,” set for release in January 2025.

Positioned as an answer song to “366 Days,” which depicts unrequited love, it completes the story by tracing the path to recovery from heartbreak.

A heartwarming ballad that will resonate with those who have overcome the pain of a breakup or who hold dear the memories of a precious love.

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Saucy Dog “Kusege” Music Video (Theme song for the ABC TV/TV Asahi drama “My Diary”)

This song by Saucy Dog portrays growth through love while looking back on past memories.

Using the word “kusege” (naturally wavy or unruly hair) as a motif, it delicately expresses personal change and growth brought about by love.

It begins with a scene of rereading a dust-covered diary, then follows the self that changes after meeting someone, and the lingering feelings for a precious person that remain even as time passes.

Written as the theme song for the drama “My Diary,” starring Kaya Kiyohara, this warm track offers comfort both to those who fondly remember past romances and to those who are in love right now.

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SixTONES – Tu-tu-lu [PLAYLIST -SixTONES YouTube Limited Performance- Day.9]

One of the theme songs for the drama “However, There Is Passion,” which portrays the youth of Nankai Candies’ Yamazato, is SixTONES’ “Kokkara.” Featured on the standard edition is this achingly bittersweet mid-tempo ballad, “Tu-tu-lu.” The titular “Tu-tu-lu” feels like the anguished cry of a man who regrets what happened but can no longer turn back.

The wordless hook elevates the sorrow of a love that’s fallen apart.

Lyrics that recall happier days—something like, “I didn’t exactly believe in forever, but back then, maybe the two of us had something like it…”—really hit home.

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YOASOBI “Tabun” Official Music Video

A YOASOBI song that depicts a memorable morning of parting.

The protagonist’s quiet farewell is conveyed through delicate words and a heartrending melody.

Released digitally in July 2020, it was also used as the theme song for a short film of the same name.

The lyrics, which portray the complex emotions left after a breakup and the changes in a relationship, resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s a recommended track for those who have experienced a springtime farewell or who wish to reflect on memories with someone dear.

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et-and- / Yoiyoi (Music Video)

There are times when your ex quickly finds someone new, right? Yoi-yoi centers on a woman who’s feeling down after experiencing that bittersweet situation.

It’s a song performed by the four-member vocal group et-and-.

The lyrics portray negative emotions like jealousy and anger toward the former lover.

In contrast, the vocals are gentle and subdued, which might help calm you when you listen.

The pleasing sound of the words in the lyrics is another draw—it really sticks in your ear.

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