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 Comfort an Aching Heart (41–50)
playing loversmakaroni enpitsu
Knowing they’re not real lovers, yet unable to bring the relationship to an end—this Macaroni Empitsu song captures the frustrating everyday life of such a pair.
Amid a routine where “I’m home” and “goodbye” coexist, it beautifully expresses the regret and lingering feelings born from love left unspoken.
Released in February 2020, the track was also featured in a Honda campaign.
Growing tired of the time spent together and becoming aware of the relationship’s heaviness… This is a song that gently supports those holding onto a fading love, unsure of what to do next.
Your planetNOMELON NOLEMON
This is a NOMELON NOLEMON song that movingly captures the pure hope of reunting with someone who has grown distant.
Featured as an insert song in the TV anime “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX,” it appears on the EP HALO-EP.
While aligning with the anime’s world, it stands on its own as a bittersweet love story.
Its airy electronic sound and warm vocals seem to seep deep into the heart.
Give it a listen on nights when you miss someone special, or when you want to quietly lose yourself in thought.
Welcome back.Tani Yuuki
A gem of a song filled with Tani Yuuki’s heartfelt emotions, gently singing of feelings for a loved one far away.
Even when separated by distance, two people bound by a red thread of fate will surely remain connected—such a wish imbues these story-rich lyrics.
It expresses a bittersweet love for a counterpart, like the sun and the moon, through delicate vocals and melody.
Released in November 2022 and included on the album “Memories,” this piece gently accompanies those experiencing parting from someone dear or yearning for a reunion.
Your happinessUru
A tale of unrequited love that begins with a poetry reading.
Crafted by Uru herself, this work beautifully portrays deep affection for the other person and a resolute acceptance of parting.
Though close in proximity, a distance in hearts is felt—the aching inability to convey one’s feelings.
Because she wishes for the other’s happiness, she suppresses her own emotions; her delicate inner world is delivered through a simple yet striking melody.
Released in November 2023, the song features a piano- and acoustic guitar–centered arrangement that is simple but deeply moving.
It’s a piece that stands beside those who harbor the complex feelings of loving someone while suffering as they wish for that person’s happiness.
Only the two of us in this worldano
A heartwarming love song by ano that gently wraps the secret space shared only by two people in love.
It weaves delicate words to depict the special moments that exist only between you and someone precious, and the happiness you can feel only within them.
The melodic sound and fragile vocals blend beautifully, expressing the comfort of a world for just the two of you.
Since its release on February 14, 2025, this piece has soothed the hearts of many in love; it’s a gem of a ballad infused with ano’s sincere feelings.
It’s perfect not only for listening alone on a quiet night, but also as background music for special moments spent with someone important.
petalback number
A heartbreaking breakup song that overlays the fleeting memories of love with cherry blossom petals.
The lyrics delicately portray how memories with a lover linger everywhere in the city, turning even everyday scenes into amplifiers of pain.
While still holding on to love, the reality is that they will never meet again.
This song carries a message that gently embraces that hurt.
Released in April 2011, it was featured as the ending theme for JAPAN COUNTDOWN.
It is sure to resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced a painful romance.
Happy Endingback number
A touching song that sings of the aching feelings for a former lover.
The portrait of a woman who tries to act tough yet cannot sever her lingering attachment is striking.
It depicts the complex emotions of someone who, despite her words, still truly loves the other person.
Released in November 2016, it was also used as the theme song for the film “My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday.” It’s recommended as a chance to sort out your feelings if you’ve experienced parting from someone you love.
Let yourself be carried by back number’s gentle vocals and take a moment to face your own emotions.