A tear-jerking breakup song that washes the pain away with tears

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Spitz / Kaede

This is the 19th single by the four-piece rock band Spitz, known for numerous tie-ins including insert songs for the TV drama “Over Time.” Its sentimental melody, built on a nostalgic piano tone, is heartbreakingly beautiful.

The lyrics evoke an image of someone setting out toward the future while holding the memory of a precious person they’ve lost close to their heart, offering comfort and courage to those trying to move on from a broken relationship.

An emotive high-tone vocal tightens the chest—an evocative, lyrical breakup song.

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Hoshino Takashi

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aiko - “Eriashi” music video

This is the 14th major-label single by singer-songwriter aiko, whose catchy songs—born from a distinctive chord progression and a lyrical world that only a woman could express—have earned overwhelming support, especially among women.

With a melancholic ensemble of piano and strings, and a melody that mirrors the story in the lyrics, it’s a heartrending ballad.

The regret over actions that could be seen as the flip side of love, and the feelings that missed their mark—aren’t these emotions many people only realize after a breakup? Filled with expressions and phrases quintessentially aiko, it’s a breakup song that resonates deeply and stays by your side when you’ve lost someone irreplaceable.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Because I fell in loveaimyon

Aimyon “Because I Fell in Love” Studio Recording Scene

It’s a work that feels like it’s sitting beside you, speaking to you gently when you can’t help but cry and cry.

It’s a song by the singer-songwriter Aimyon, also known for hits like “Marigold” and “Naked Heart,” and it’s included on her second album, Momentary Sixth Sense, released in 2019.

This ballad features the tender tones of an acoustic guitar, and Aimyon’s vocals leave a warm impression.

As you listen with your eyes closed, you may find tears naturally streaming down your face.

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Araki Jakkan

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Yuri “Dry Flower” Official Music Video - Director’s Cut ver. -

Yuri’s hit song “Dry Flower” likens a finished romance to dried flowers.

Sparked by buzz on social media and his appearance on THE FIRST TAKE, the track was released in 2020 and brought many to tears who were carrying the pain of heartbreak.

It seems calm and composed—thinking, “We’ve already broken up, there were plenty of things I didn’t like, so time will take care of the rest”—yet it reveals that a lot of love still lingers in the heart.

While putting on a brave face, the song can’t fully deny the cherished moments and the things once adored, and those raw feelings bring the tears flowing.

If there’s someone you can’t forget and you want to cry alone thinking of them, please give it a listen.

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SAKI

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GarnetOku Hanako

Hanako Oku / Garnet (Solo Performance) [Music Video]

This is the fourth single by singer-songwriter Hanako Oku, who has worked on and performed numerous commercial jingles and gained attention for her street performances singing and playing keyboard.

Chosen as the theme song for the animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, it’s a comforting number featuring her warm vocals and a transparent, piano-centered arrangement.

The lyrics depict a love that ended before the feelings could be expressed, a story that will likely make many people recall their youth.

It’s a nostalgic track that makes you reflect on the boundary between romance and friendship.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Ayumi Hamasaki / SEASONS

This is the 16th single by singer-songwriter Ayumi Hamasaki, who enjoyed overwhelming popularity to the point of being called a “charisma of high school girls,” and established a firm presence during the 1990s singer-diva boom.

Used as the theme song for the TV drama “Weather Forecaster’s Lover,” it is counted as part of the “Trilogy of Despair,” following “vogue” and “Far away.” Its portrayal of turning memories with a loved one—and the pain of the present—into memories is likely to resonate deeply, especially with those fresh from a breakup.

With its transparent melody and ensemble that heighten the sense of poignancy, it stands as one of Ayumi Hamasaki’s signature songs.

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Hoshino Takashi

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indigo la End – Change of Heart [Lyric Video]

This song features a poignant melody that traces the heartache of facing the end of love.

Its lyrics, which look unflinchingly at the truths of meeting and parting, are sure to resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced heartbreak.

Released by indigo la End in April 2024, the track is included on the album “Nureyuku Shishōsetsu” (“Soaked Private Novel”).

It carries a lonely atmosphere, as if confronting oneself in the stillness of night, with feelings of regret over lost love woven throughout.

A song that gently accompanies everyone who knows the emptiness of love’s loss—like washing pain away with tears.

A gem that seeps into the heart, perfect for listening to alone on a difficult night.