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

I miss youBEGIN

BEGIN / Longing for you

Known as the debut single of the rock band BEGIN, this song is a renowned ballad highlighted by Ei-sho Higa’s heartrending yet beautiful vocals.

In the lyrics, a man who has gone through a breakup pours out his lingering attachment and regrets toward his former partner.

Men who have experienced a heartbreak that still makes them think, “If only I’d done this back then…” will surely relate deeply—and might even be moved to tears.

Be sure to read the lyrics as you listen and overlay them with your own experiences and memories.

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Hane Keisuke

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The Last LieBENI

Saigonouso

An emotionally moving ballad where bittersweet feelings are conveyed through a clear, translucent singing voice.

Released in January 2012, this song by BENI delicately portrays the emotions of someone accepting a breakup while wishing for just one gentle lie at the very end.

Its beautiful melody, centered on piano and strings, further highlights the lingering attachment to a loved one and the pain of parting.

The lyrics were written by BENI herself, with composition by Yoko Kuzuya.

Included on the album “Fortune,” it is cherished by many as a ballad that feels close to the heart.

Resonating with those who have experienced the pain of losing someone irreplaceable, this song helps soothe the wounds of heartbreak.

Ctrl ZChroNoiR

【MV】Ctrl Z / ChroNoiR

The piece Ctrl Z by the popular VTuber unit ChroNoiR centers on the theme of longing for a lost love.

Released in November 2024, the track features a melodic soundscape highlighted by beautiful piano and string tones.

Kuzuha and Kanae’s vocals intertwine to captivate listeners.

The lyrics convey a powerful desire to “do it over,” resonating with those who carry regrets.

It’s also included on the mini-album Promise, released in December.

catDISH//

DISH// (Takumi Kitamura) – Neko / THE FIRST TAKE

This is a moving song that overlays the end of a bittersweet love with the ephemeral freedom of a cat.

Written and composed by singer-songwriter Aimyon, it beautifully harmonizes with DISH//’s musical style to create a true masterpiece.

Released in August 2017 as the B-side to the single “We Did It,” it was later featured in 2020 as an insert song in the drama “Cat.” That same year, it received the Excellence Award at the 62nd Japan Record Awards and was included on the album “X.” Embracing listeners who have experienced parting with someone dear, this heartwarming track gently holds universal feelings of loss and lingering attachment, while nurturing the strength to keep looking forward.

Sad KissDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – Sad Kiss (from DWL 2015 Live Ver.)

Sad Kiss by DREAMS COME TRUE is a song that captures the pain of heartbreak—the feeling of “This isn’t how it was supposed to be.” It’s included on their debut album, DREAMS COME TRUE, which bears the band’s name, and it was also used as an insert song in the film A Bouquet for Yamada Baba.

Even a single kiss, given to help with letting go, becomes unforgettable and only deepens the pain.

Human hearts are complicated; it’s not so easy to give up or neatly move on.

Perhaps only time can truly heal us.

Take your time listening closely to Sad Kiss, and slowly find your way to recovery.

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Hamada Takuya

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one’s true feelingsFish and Lips

Fish and Lips – True Feelings [Music Video]

A song whose down-to-earth feelings resonate with the heart.

It’s a track by Fish and Lips, released in March 2025.

You can empathize with the protagonist’s desire to stay true to their own emotions.

It feels as if it faithfully captures their overflowing feelings just as they are.

The sentimental guitar sound is another element that deepens the song’s world.

Recommended for those who want to tap into the shifting emotions of youth or face their own feelings.

tragic heroineMy Hair is Bad

My Hair is Bad – Tragic Heroine

Told from the perspective of a woman visiting her ex, My Hair is Bad’s song vividly portrays a heart caught between lingering attachment and the bravado of not wanting to admit weakness.

It depicts someone masking unresolved feelings with a smile, while lyrics that lay bare tangled emotions will resonate with anyone who’s experienced heartbreak.

Blending energetic band instrumentation with an impassioned vocal performance, the track was released in February 2024 and later included on the July album “ghosts.” As a song that captures the delicate nuances of the pain of a breakup and longing for an ex, it’s a perfect listen when you want to confront your own feelings.