Breakup songs popular among women in their 20s. Tear-jerking love songs.

Are you still hung up on a past romance?

At times like that, breakup songs are the way to go.

Even famous singers and musicians have fallen in love just like anyone else.

Songs and melodies created from the same perspective will gently wrap around your feelings.

In this article, we’ve gathered breakup songs we want women in their 20s to hear.

You’re sure to find one track that perfectly matches your pain and situation.

When you feel like crying, when it’s hard—give these a listen.

Playlist

Breakup songs popular among women in their 20s. Tear-jerking love songs.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	catDISH//		A classic song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and a fervent wish to be reunited
2	So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.		The pain of heartbreak, Riria’s heartrending song
3	Stop this nightJUJU		Healing the pain of a broken heart with JUJU’s songs
4	Moon CryingKōda Kumi		Layering memories with the moon and the importance of expressing your feelings without regret
5	I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci		A woman's heartrending feelings for a former lover she can't forget
6	PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism		A bittersweet love story about someone you’re not a match for
7	Happy Endingback number		The moving emotion of a poignant masterpiece that depicts a romantic breakup
8	I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket		A classic hit by a soulful male duo that sings about the pain of heartbreak
9	Blueberry Nightsmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s heart-trembling breakup song
10	Dried flowersYuuri		Yuuri’s “Dry Flower” sings of a heartrending farewell.
11	tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa		Poignant music that sings of the pain of parting and regret
12	Before GoodbyeAAA		A premonition of farewell before AAA's final tour
13	Sleeping BeautyAcid Black Cherry		ABC's 'Sleeping Beauty' depicting the poignancy of heartbreak
14	Stand by UTōhōshinki		A bittersweet longing for a former lover I can’t forget
15	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		aiko’s “Kabutomushi” is a masterpiece.
16	Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku		The classic song by Kinoko Teikoku, “Night of Osmanthus.”
17	After a broken heartCHIHIRO		A poignant song that depicts the pain of heartbreak and resonates with the heart
18	Because I fell in loveaimyon		Aimiyon’s masterpiece that portrays the pain and growth of love
19	I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo		A classic heartbreaking rock song by Atarayo
20	STEP BY STEPORANGE RANGE		A poignant love story that sings of the turmoil of a broken heart
21	You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn		A bittersweet love song popular among young people
22	I got a boyfriend/girlfriend.My Hair is Bad		Between lingering feelings for a past lover and the start of a new romance
23	MPRINCESS PRINCESS		A timeless song that resonates with the heartache of a broken heart
24	The summer you gave meieiri reo		Feelings that sing of love with a breakup assumed
25	SaudadePorunogurafiti		A Pornograffitti masterpiece that depicts the pain of heartbreak
26	I just had a love sadder than anyone else’s.Flower		The pain of a broken heart, and the feeling of loving someone nonetheless
27	You were…Hamasaki Ayumi		Poignant feelings and a cry from the heart for the last love
28	GraduationMy Hair is Bad		A coming-of-age song depicting changes in relationships and farewells
29	366 daysHY		The pain of a heartbreaking farewell to someone dear
30	unrequited lovemiwa		A touching song that captures the emotions of a bittersweet love
31	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā		A breakup song by Golden Bomber, who performed at the Kōhaku (Red and White) Song Festival
32	ME ME SHERADWIMPS		Feelings for an ex-lover and a sense of blessing
33	passing by each otherSoala		A song that expresses the bittersweet feelings of heartbreak in an R&B style
34	The Power of Encounters IIIAAA		AAA’s trilogy of encounters: songs of parting and moving forward
35	A Naked Heartaimyon		A heartwarming song that gently envelops the bittersweetness of love
36	rendezvousshaitoopu		Sheitoupe, popular on social media, depicts the pain of heartbreak.
37	See you againSEAMO		A song that portrays the positive feelings of two people after their breakup
38	Someday Merry ChristmasB’z		B’z’s heartbreak songs are moving masterpieces.
39	Fated OneEXILE		A classic hit by EXILE, a heart-wrenching breakup song
40	Philadelphia fleabaneiScream		Heartbreak’s pain, depicting the romance of one’s twenties
41	the red threadKobukuro		A hopeful song about two heartbroken people drawing close together again
42	Please forget it.Yorushika		A heartbreak song that wishes happiness for an ex
43	wedgeOku Hanako		Okuda Hanako’s breakup ballad gains popularity through word of mouth
44	Stardust VenusAimer		Aimer’s heartrending love song. Beautiful sounds of piano and strings.
45	maybeYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s heartbreak song, a calm breakup
46	Your Dissection Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon		A song that portrays a mad, possessive love that wants to monopolize the other person
47	Then, why?Abe Mao		The pain of love tossed around by a teasing attitude
48	First LoveUtada Hikaru		A breakup song by Hikaru Utada at age 15
49	KanadeSukima Suichi		A bittersweet anthem for long-distance love that gives you the strength to keep going.
50	planetariumOtsuka Ai		A ballad imbued with the bittersweetness of love under the starry sky
51	for a whilerikon densetsu		A ballad that depicts the pain of heartbreak
52	freesiaMarushii		A rock ballad that portrays the pain of heartbreak from a woman's perspective
53	the first strong spring wind21 seiki, aijō busoku		A song of lingering attachment, memories, and the fresh spring breeze
54	love hangover7co		A heart that keeps moving forward while bearing the pain of heartbreak
55	Tu-tu-luSixTONES		A bittersweet love ballad by SixTONES
56	Kasane AiSoala		Soala’s ballad depicting lost love
57	Only I liked it.suisou gurashi		A Heartbreak Song from Life in a Fish Tank
58	Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri		The feelings of a woman trying to move forward and break free from the pain of heartbreak
59	I can’t bring myself to hate (you/it).ren		A song that expresses emotions wavering between dependence and affection
60	To you who didn’t choose meKoresawa		A song that expresses the pain of heartbreak in a pop way
61	Why not me?Misaka Saki		A song that sings of the aching feelings that grow from friendship into love
62	Bad personsenritsu kannano		A masterpiece that depicts the pain of a forbidden love
63	Sentimental KissShio Reira		A ballad by Shio Reira. A gentle portrayal of the end of a romance.
64	HappinessOnda Masanori		A poignant song reflecting on memories of heartbreak
65	tragic heroineMy Hair is Bad		A poignant song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment
66	Hologram of LoveSKE48		SKE48’s new song depicting the pain of heartbreak and the light of hope
67	Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana		A timeless song that resonates with the heart, singing about the pain of a broken heart.
68	I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana		Emotions woven into lyrics that capture the pain and poignancy of heartbreak
69	Unreachable love songTani Yuuki		Tani Yuuki’s rapid rise and heartrending breakup songs
70	I miss youHayashibe Satoshi		Tomofumi Hayashibe’s moving singing voice stirs the heart.