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: Timeless Classics That Move Grown Men to Tears (91–100)
The End of a Reunionmitei no hanashi
This work is a single released by Miteinohanashi in 2021.
It wraps the bittersweet feeling at the end of a romance in a gentle melody and a warm, tender voice.
The lyrics, where the pain of parting intersects with the hope of reunion, are deeply moving.
The way it reflects on past memories and shifting emotions through smiles and tears seen at the end of August is especially striking.
It’s a captivating song that offers comfort to those carrying the pain of heartbreak or who have experienced parting with someone dear.
shutterYuuri
Singer-songwriter Yuri, whose ballads like “Kakurenbo” and “Dry Flower” have become massive hits, is drawing huge attention.
This song he sings is also a heartbreaking breakup song told from a male perspective.
The lyrics, narrated by a man in a couple who’s been told by his girlfriend that it’s over, are filled with his lingering attachment and regrets.
And when those aching feelings are conveyed through Yuri’s voice, any man fresh off a breakup is sure to be moved to tears.
True to its title “Shutter,” parts of the lyrics also use the act of pressing a camera shutter as a metaphor, and that lyrical beauty is one of the song’s key charms.
lingering loveKitatani Ruki
Ruki Kitadani, who also made waves with the 2023 Pocari Sweat commercial song “Ao ga Mau,” is a singer-songwriter born in 2003 from Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.
His song “Koinokori” is one I especially want heartbroken men to hear.
The lyrics are like a treasure box of memories, mentioning places like the convenience store they often went to together and the path where they took walks on dates.
Even amid the lingering attachment, you can still feel the love he has for her.
It’s a tearjerker for anyone who can’t switch their feelings off right away—an absolute must-listen.
Sugar losswanuka
A sweet yet bittersweet breakup song by Wanuka.
The protagonist’s feelings are woven through distinctive metaphors, resulting in a track that leaves a lingering sense of poignancy.
It was released digitally in January 2022 and featured in a Morinaga DARS commercial.
Creator Mariyasu, known for working on Eve’s projects, participated in the MV production.
The video’s visual beauty—set in a retro dagashiya (old-fashioned candy shop) and depicting the course of a romance—is also captivating.
Highly recommended for those carrying the pain of heartbreak or anyone who enjoys lyrics from a slightly unusual perspective.
Even if you went and became somebody’s damn girlfriendtensai bando
Haven’t many men had the experience of being unable to stop loving someone, unable to cut off lingering feelings? The wording used in the title of this song isn’t great, but it’s filled with a pure, almost helpless kind of love.
The protagonist of the lyrics still carries feelings for his ex, yet he fully understands that they can’t get back together.
Even so, he can’t help it—his overflowing love remains, and I’m sure many people will relate.
Beyond the highly relatable lyrics, the melody and vocals are incredibly moving, so please take your time and listen closely.
Ruby RingTerao Akira
It’s a classic song with a moody atmosphere.
It portrays a man who has broken up with his lover and puts on a brave face, claiming he has no regrets, though his true feelings say otherwise.
The complex emotions of a man are laid bare, and his determination to look cool to the very end is moving enough to bring you to tears.
breakup songOkazaki Taiiku
This song portrays the pain of heartbreak and the determination to move forward.
It’s included on Okazaki Taiiku’s EP “Suplex,” released in March 2024.
The lyrics recount a grand, fireworks-like breakup, woven together with various places and memories.
While acknowledging the anguish of heartbreak, they also convey the strength to look ahead, with the sentiment that there’s no point in moping.
Sprinkled with humor, the song invites both laughter and empathy.
If you’re carrying the pain of heartbreak right now, why not listen to this track to soothe your heart? It will surely give you the courage to take the next step.