For men in their 30s: Heart-touching breakup songs—masterpieces that can move grown men to tears
When you go through a heartbreak, it can feel like there’s a gaping hole in your heart.
Even as you’re swept up in work and everyday life, many of you may find your chest tightening in unexpected moments.
At times like these, when you just want to fully sink into the feeling, heartbreak songs that seep into your soul can be a comforting companion.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that gently portray emotions like sadness, regret, and lingering attachment.
On nights when you can’t sort out your feelings, try pressing play softly.
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For men in their 30s: Heart-wrenching breakup songs. Masterpieces that make grown men shed tears (61–70)
foreverMr.Children
This beautiful song about a love that will never be forgotten is so heartbreaking and really touches the heart, doesn’t it? Many men might find themselves in tears, remembering the woman who left and the fragile love that faded away… It might be hard for a man who’s just gone through a breakup to recover after listening, but I hope Mr.
Sakurai’s beautiful, sweet vocals can lift their spirits.
As always, Mr.
Children’s lyrics feel so real, and I imagine many men can’t help but see themselves in them.
I got a boyfriend/girlfriend.My Hair is Bad
When you want to hear a heartbreak song that really grabs your heart, I recommend this track by My Hair is Bad.
Just as the title “Koi-bito ga Dekitan da” (“I Got a New Girlfriend/Boyfriend”) suggests, the lyrics read like a man speaking to his ex, now that both of them—once a couple—have found new partners.
He says things like, “I’ve got a new girlfriend who’s a different type from you, and things are going well—how about you? I hope you’re happy,” putting on a brave face, but his lingering feelings for his ex seep through.
When you want to cut those lingering feelings and move forward—or when you’ve started to move on but still can’t forget your ex—try listening to this song while reading the lyrics.
To You Who Don’t Know LoveNEWS
This is the song that was used as the theme for the drama adaptation of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.
It truly feels like a song that gives voice to the heroine’s heart, and knowing the story makes it all the more poignant.
In the opening of the chorus, you can keenly feel her heartrending wish.
studio (apartment)Novelbright
This is a heartrending song by Novelbright, featuring a tender piano tone that sinks into the heart and vocals that feel like a direct outpouring of emotion.
It also contains elements of an after-story to “Futatsu no Kage,” so it’s best to listen to both together.
Both songs portray a sorrowful farewell with someone precious, but this one seems to express the emotions that surface after time has passed since the separation.
It depicts how the room that once felt cramped for two now feels spacious, and how the feelings you tried to forget overflow from there.
Last scenePLUE
The lyrics depicting a reunion with an ex-lover are filled with lingering feelings so strong they make the listener’s heart ache.
Released in August 2019, this track was also included on the album “Sense” and resonated with many listeners.
It’s a song that stays close to those who sense the end of a romance yet can’t cut their lingering attachment.
Recommended as a touching breakup song to listen to alone on a quiet night.
It will gently wrap your heart in comfort.
cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS
As a song that sings about the complexity of human relationships, this RADWIMPS track resonates deeply with listeners.
The frustration of love and the feeling of being swayed by the other person’s attitude are expressed with delicate wording.
Included on the album ANTI ANTI GENERATION, released in December 2018, this piece condenses the band’s appeal into a single track.
For those troubled by love, the lyrics feel as if they’re speaking on your behalf, making it impossible not to empathize.
The lyrics, which portray the frustration of not being able to read the other person’s true intentions and the feelings you can’t let go of, are sure to be a comfort to those who listen.
YOKOHAMA bluesSEKAI NO OWARI
A song by SEKAI NO OWARI that poignantly portrays a man’s heartbreak.
Set in the city of Yokohama, it beautifully depicts memories of a past love tied to scents and scenery.
Included on the album “Lip,” released in February 2019, the song was also adapted into a short drama in February 2021.
It’s especially recommended for those carrying the pain of a breakup—its delicate lyrics and emotional melody are sure to move you.