[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 Curated Selection of Love Songs That Gently Soothe a Wounded Heart (21–30)
Happinessback number
Speaking of heartbreak songs, we mustn’t forget them.
These tracks let you cry your heart out and shed plenty of tears.
Although it was included as the B-side to Hanabira, the lyrics—depicting the feelings of a woman who puts his happiness above all—became very popular.
It’s a song I especially want women who’ve decided to step back from a painful love to hear.
The feelings you poured into loving with all your might will surely be rewarded, right?
Maplesupittsu
A Spitz number that makes you feel like you’re about to cry just by being wrapped in the warmth of Masamune Kusano’s voice and melodies.
Originally included on the album “Fake Fur,” the song was later released as a single and has been used frequently in TV dramas and commercials.
While it carries the sadness of heartbreak, it also gives you the strength to keep looking forward and walking on.
You tuck away the fun memories from when you were together in your heart; even though it’s scary not having the person you love by your side, you’ll still do your best to live.
After you let out your heartbreak tears with this song, lift your head and keep moving forward.
[Tear-Jerking Heartbreak Songs] Carefully selected love songs that gently comfort a wounded heart! (31–40)
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
It’s a song that shines with Aiko’s unique sensibility, likening herself in love to a rhinoceros beetle.
Breakups are hard for everyone, leaving both heart and body weakened.
Even when you act tough, you’re really lonely inside, aren’t you? The song captures the complex feelings of such a woman.
It’s a heartbreak song, but a beloved classic that’s hugely popular at karaoke.
not enoughwacci
Tarinai, released by wacci in 2020, follows the buzz of Their Girlfriend Now (Betsu no Hito no Kanojo ni Natta yo).
While Their Girlfriend Now sang about lingering feelings for an ex, this song also portrays the painful emotions of still being in love a little while after a breakup—“I still love you, but I have to forget you.” It’s a heartbreak song for those who went from mutual love to one-sided feelings—listen and have a good cry.
MetronomeYonezu Kenshi
They say that even if you run two metronomes set to the same tempo at the same time, they can drift out of sync along the way.
This song by Kenshi Yonezu overlays that image onto a romantic relationship.
At the beginning of a relationship, you share a similar sense of tempo, laugh and cry at the same things, and feel most strongly that you’re together.
But whether it’s due to getting used to each other or something else, at some point the rhythm starts to shift, and if you can’t repair it, it can lead to a breakup.
While the song itself is depicted with Yonezu’s uniquely characteristic approach, many people have probably experienced a breakup that stems from just such a situation.
Even so, instead of choosing to part, you want to stay by that person’s side forever.
You can also feel the wish of someone heartbroken not to let go.
Wish ~To You Back Then~Mirei Touyama
It’s a ballad that says, “We ended up breaking up, but my feelings of ‘love’ were real.” It’s a track by Mirei Toyama, a musician who’s also active as a dancer, included on her 2017 mini-album “Negai E.P.” The original song is “Negai feat.
YU-A” by Dōzi-T.
The heartfelt R&B sound pairs beautifully with Mirei Toyama’s delicate vocals, and that alone makes your chest tighten.
Whether you have lingering feelings or not, you can’t help but empathize with the emotions expressed in these lyrics.
One more time, One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
This is Masayoshi Yamazaki’s fourth single, released in 1997.
It was selected as the theme song for the film The Moon and a Cabbage, in which he starred for the first time.
The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar resonate deeply.
His voice, at times softly confiding and at times powerfully ringing out, is enough to move you to tears.
It’s a song best listened to alone, taking your time.