A tear-jerking love song. A love song that stays close to a hurting heart.
Love isn’t always fun, is it?
You might mustered up the courage to confess your feelings only to be rejected, be led on and strung along, or realize from the start it was a love that could never come true… Chances are, you too have experienced a painful love.
In this article, we introduce tear-jerking love songs that sing about that kind of heartbreak.
If you’re hurting right now, why not try finding a song that stays close to your feelings?
Listening to songs about the same situation might help you find clues for facing that love.
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Tear-jerking love songs. Love songs that stay close to aching hearts (91–100)
IenaiSoala
A bittersweet, heart-tugging vocal captures the feelings of a woman who has fallen into a convenient relationship.
Her emotions, swaying between tender affection and regret, are woven with delicate words.
It’s striking how she knows she can’t be his “number one,” yet can’t stop herself from drowning in her feelings.
Released in August 2022 and included on the album LOVE, the song captivates with Soala’s translucent voice and a poignant piano-driven melody.
It’s a track that resonates deeply with those struggling in love that doesn’t go their way—whether long-distance or a convenient arrangement—offering comfort and profound empathy.
Kasane AiSoala
This song, which sings of a bittersweet love, is marked by Soala’s clear, translucent vocals.
The lingering regret of “what if we had met differently?” resonates deeply with listeners.
Included on the EP Bluem, the track drew attention as soon as it was released for streaming in January 2025.
In the music video, a love that keeps missing its mark is portrayed beautifully.
It’s recommended for times when you want to soothe the pain of heartbreak or reflect on a relationship with someone important.
You’re sure to relate to Soala’s delicate emotional expression.
Like the shining moonSuperfly
A Superfly ballad that gently sings of gratitude and love for another, using the light of the moon and sun as motifs.
It vividly portrays a protagonist who had carried loneliness and anxiety opening their heart through meeting someone special, and being reborn into a new self.
Released in August 2012 and featured as the theme song for the TBS drama “Summer Rescue: Tenku no Shinryojo,” the track drew significant attention.
It was also included on the album “Force,” receiving a strong response.
This song will gently resonate with those who struggle to be honest with their feelings or who wish to express gratitude to someone important.
existenceTENSONG
This is a heart-stirring song by TENSONG that vividly portrays the pain of heartbreak.
Released in December 2020, the track was created by guitarist Takuman based on his real-life experience, carefully depicting the emotions of being trapped in memories while trying to take a new step forward.
Vocalist Takabo’s high-tone voice expresses those feelings beautifully, and the deeply resonant melody line leaves a strong impression.
The music video is an animated piece created by an illustrator who was their classmate and reached 1.8 million views in eight months.
It’s a song that offers comfort to those carrying the pain of a broken heart or who’ve experienced parting with someone important; we recommend listening to it alone on a quiet night.
wrapTENSONG
A gem of a love song that portrays a bittersweet form of love between a man and a woman.
It expresses the desire everyone has to love in their own way, rendered through TENSONG’s distinctive sound.
Released in July 2021, the track captured the hearts of many listeners, reaching No.
2 on LINE MUSIC.
It delicately sings of the confusion at parting, love that isn’t swayed by others’ opinions, and experiences that should be etched in the heart as precious memories—all carried by vocalist Takabō’s high, clear voice.
This is a song that stands beside anyone struggling with love and gently conveys that there are many ways to love.
Me too,YUTORI-SEDAI
A ballad that poignantly portrays an unrequited love, set to the aching timbre of a piano.
Upon learning that their crush is dating a close friend, the protagonist carefully weaves their feelings as they have no choice but to give up while keeping their emotions hidden.
The more they think about the person they love, the more the pain intensifies—an experience many share as a bittersweet memory that lingers in the heart.
Included on YUTORI-SEDAI’s major first EP “blanket,” released in April 2025, this song was also chosen as the ending theme for MBS’s Drama Tokku series “I’m Being Toyed With by a Younger Virgin.” It’s a track that gently accompanies the hearts of those in one-sided love, where simply thinking of someone makes your chest tighten.
Yorunagi feat. nishinaindigo la End
The beautiful harmonies by indigo la End and Nishina delicately portray the emotions of lovers on the brink of parting.
Set against a wintry white landscape, the subtle shifts of feeling leave a lingering resonance that sinks deep into the heart.
Released in January 2025, the piece drew attention as a lead track from the album “MOLTING AND DANCING.” As the band’s first collaboration with a female artist, it marks an ambitious step into new territory.
It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone facing the complexities of an imminent breakup, or to those who wish to cherish their final moments with someone special as a beautiful memory.