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-piercing breakup songs. Timeless masterpieces that make grown men tear up (81–90)
Unfit to be a loverKoresawa
This is an answer song, told from the man’s perspective, to the breakup classic “Tabako,” which became hugely popular especially among the internet generation.
It seems the man was the one who initiated the breakup, yet he’s clearly haunted by lingering feelings and regret.
His feelings gradually drifted away from her, but what hits hardest is the final lyric where he blames himself.
What he regrets most is having made her put on a brave face.
You can really feel that he cherished her deeply, yet there was nothing he could do.
rendezvousshaitoopu
Released by Shy Top, this song portrays the sorrow of heartbreak, delicately expressing the emotions of a man looking back on a past relationship.
Released in April 2023, it became a massive hit, surpassing 100 million streams.
It depicts someone reflecting on memories with a loved one, offering comfort to those bearing the pain of a breakup.
The lyrics feel as if they could be your own experience, and the catchy melody lingers in your ears—highly recommended for anyone struggling with love.
single bedSha ran Q
This is a signature song by Sharam Q, known for its realistic and heartrending depiction of a single bed.
It portrays the feelings of a man who, even a year after the breakup, still can’t move on to his next love.
The lyrics recount the joyful times they spent together and his regret over letting go of her hand.
And the song’s greatest highlight is surely Tsunku’s sultry vocals paired with the graceful, exquisite melody line, isn’t it? The romantic, sentimental lyrics stand out even more and reach straight into the hearts of us listeners.
I love you. ~100 Regrets~sonā poketto
A track released in 2010 by the three-member music group Sonar Pocket and one of their signature songs.
In the lyrics, a man who has been told goodbye by his girlfriend expresses his lingering attachment to her and his regret that he didn’t cherish her more while they were together.
Particularly striking are the chorus lines that appear right from the start.
Many men will probably relate to the way he just can’t cut off his lingering feelings no matter how hard he tries to forget.
Every depiction in the lyrics feels so real that for a man fresh off a breakup, there are simply too many moments that will bring tears.
ArikaMarushii
Arika portrays someone recalling the happy times spent with a loved one and feeling loneliness and heartache.
The rock band Marcy, known for delivering songs that depict all kinds of romances, released it in 2023.
The intertwining strings and guitar over a laid-back beat create a nostalgic atmosphere.
Ukyo Yoshida’s gentle vocals soothe, as if tenderly wrapping up the unbearable pain of heartbreak.
It’s a ballad that sings of a man’s heart—knowing things can’t go back to the way they were, yet finding himself thinking about the other person anyway.
calm (of the sea), lull; Nagi (a Japanese given name)Marushii
When it comes to breakup songs told from a male perspective, this track from Marcy’s November 2023 album “Candle” comes to mind.
In the lyrics, he looks back on the happy times they spent together, but she’s no longer there now…
It portrays a bittersweet, painful situation that anyone who’s experienced heartbreak can probably relate to.
It also expresses regret for not realizing just how happy he was when they were together—another feeling many listeners will identify with.
If you’ve been through something similar, this song will hit home as if it’s singing about your own story.
[For Men in Their 30s] Heartfelt Breakup Songs: Timeless Classics That Move Grown Men to Tears (91–100)
painted skyMarushii
Marcy is a band that’s wildly popular, especially among younger generations.
Their biggest draw is, without a doubt, their lyrics—so many fans resonate with what they sing about.
Their song “Esora” fully showcases that appeal.
The lyrics are written from the perspective of a man who can’t shake his lingering feelings, and his desperate wish to avoid a breakup comes across painfully clearly.
On top of that, the intensely played accompaniment heightens the sense of heartbreak, perfectly matching vocalist Ukyo Yoshida’s fragile voice.
For anyone who has just gone through a breakup, the song will hit especially hard, just like the lyrics themselves.