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: Heartfelt breakup songs. Masterpieces that make grown men shed a tear (71–80)
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.
Miss YouSOUTH BLUE
As a breakup song told from a male perspective, SOUTHBLUE’s track really resonates.
Centered on the theme of a bittersweet unrequited love, the lyrics capture the longing to be with the one you love even though it can’t come true.
It’s included on the album “COUNTRY HOUSE,” released in January 2024, which debuted at No.
38 on Apple Music’s J-Pop Top Albums chart.
If you’re hurting from heartbreak, this song might help soothe your heart, even just a little.
contact lens caseSaucy Dog
For those whose ex-girlfriends wore contacts, some of you might even still have her contact lens case sitting in your bathroom at home, right? Saucy Dog’s lyrics are filled with these incredibly relatable moments, and when you resonate with them, you feel this almost overwhelming sense of heartache.
There are plenty of songs that mention “the lingering presence of a lover left behind in the room,” but by deliberately naming something as specific as a “contact lens case,” it instantly feels more familiar—like the song is singing about you.
Beyond that, the lyrics sketch out many vivid scenes, so I recommend listening while reading along.
And by the time you reach the end, you’ll likely find yourself moved to tears, resonating with the guy who can’t bring himself to throw away the contact lens case because he still can’t give up on the hope that she’ll come back.
I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog
Sung from a male perspective about the emotions carried by a separated couple, this song is performed by the rock band Saucy Dog.
Speaking of Saucy Dog, their appeal lies in highly relatable lyrics and catchy, pleasant melodies that stick in your head after just one listen.
Naturally, that charm comes through in this track as well—read the lyrics while listening once, and you’ll surely be captivated.
Both of them still have a bit of lingering attachment, yet they still can’t go back to how things were… That complicated relationship comes into view and makes your chest tighten.
Still loveSoala
It’s a poignant ballad that dwells on lingering attachment and regret for a loved one.
Soala’s clear, crystalline vocals convey the man’s emotions in their entirety.
Memories of a former lover remain scattered throughout everyday life, resurfacing vividly in unguarded moments, rendered in delicate words.
The regret toward his past self wells up in the chest.
It’s a highly relatable song that offers solace to anyone carrying the pain of heartbreak.
Included on the EP “Prolog,” released in March 2023, it’s a track we especially recommend to those who have just gone through a breakup.
Love letterTHE BLUE HEARTS
As a ballad that lays bare the ache of unrequited love, this song resonates deeply with many who’ve experienced heartbreak.
In the lyrics, the narrator pours their strong feelings for the person who should be by their side into a love letter.
Hiroto Kōmoto’s warm vocals further highlight the emotions of a man carrying the pain of a breakup.
The gently flowing melody and pure, devoted lyrics move in tandem, offering solace to the listener.
Released in August 1990 as a re-cut single from the band’s third album, TRAIN-TRAIN, it later gained broader recognition when it was featured in an au commercial in 2004.
It’s a song for anyone who wants to overcome the wounds of heartbreak.