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 classics that make grown men shed a tear (41–50)
Sing of springback number
A gem-like ballad that depicts a heartrending farewell against a springtime backdrop.
Its delicate imagery intertwines beautifully with the protagonist’s emotions, unable to fully accept the parting.
Featured on back number’s February 2009 mini-album “Nogashita Sakana,” the song’s simple, acoustic guitar–driven arrangement and poignant melody sink deep into the heart.
It’s a track meant to be heard as a gentle anthem of encouragement for those who, while carrying the pain and loneliness of heartbreak, still try to look forward.
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A song that portrays the feelings of spring, included on the album “Nakitakunaru Hodo Ureshii Hibi ni,” released in September 2018.
Written specifically for the joint campaign “FM802 × TSUTAYA ACCESS!” by FM802 and TSUTAYA, it features CreepHyp’s distinctive rock sound.
With delicate detail, it captures the fragile emotions of trying to move forward while keeping memories of the past close to the heart, unfolding a tale of parting and renewal alongside scenes of cherry blossoms.
The emotional melody harmonizes beautifully with Seikaikan Ozaki’s unique vocals, creating a work that is sure to resonate deeply with anyone experiencing a springtime farewell.
It’s a song to help organize your feelings—one we hope everyone standing at the threshold between endings and beginnings will listen to.
Before spring comesGōruden Bonbā
Ahead of spring, when farewells and new encounters intersect, this poignant Golden Bomber ballad encapsulates memories and gratitude for loved ones.
Included on their best-of album “Golden Best ~Pressure~,” released in January 2010, its remastered version was also selected as the theme song for the film “Until Death Do the Two of Us Part…”.
With Sho Kiryuin’s delicate lyrics and composition resonating deeply, it is a gem that transcends the boundaries of their identity as a visual kei “air band.” Reflecting on bittersweet memories, it’s a song that gently stays close to the hearts of those facing a farewell to someone dear.
Bye For NowT-BOLAN
A gem of a ballad etched in the hearts of many as a supportive anthem about a beautiful farewell.
Released by T-BOLAN in November 1992, this song was used as the theme for Woman Dream and went on to become a million-seller.
Its powerful message—singing of the courage and hope to move toward one’s dreams after overcoming the loneliness of parting—deeply resonates with listeners.
It remains a beloved choice for moments like parting from someone dear, graduation ceremonies, and new beginnings, retaining its luster more than 30 years after its debut.
Featured on the albums HEART OF STONE and SINGLES, it shines brightly as one of T-BOLAN’s signature songs.
Winter and Springback number
The love song released in January 2024 is a poignant breakup track that also conveys a sense of forward-looking strength.
While carrying a faint lingering attachment and loneliness toward an ex who chose another woman, it portrays a woman facing her feelings and trying to take a new step, mirroring the seasonal shift as snow melts and spring arrives.
The delicate emotional expression and memorable melodies—so characteristic of back number—truly resonate.
It’s a heartwarming song that gently nudges those trying to overcome dark feelings and move forward.
When I was your manBruno Mars
Bruno Mars is hugely popular now.
As you can guess from the song title, he’s completely heartbroken! The lyrics of this song are really great.
Simply put, while regretting that he was the one who was wrong, he wishes that her next boyfriend will do all the things for her that he himself couldn’t.
It’s that kind of song.
Very mature!
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
It’s a song that always gets the crowd going at karaoke, but if you look closely at the lyrics, it’s actually a heartbreak song.
The lyrics are bittersweet—he knows the reality that the girl who said she liked him has fallen for someone else, yet he clingingly can’t let go.
But because the dance and performance are so upbeat that you barely notice, it ends up feeling like a non-serious breakup song.