[Valentine’s Heartbreak Songs] Masterpieces and Popular Tracks to Heal a Wounded Heart
Some of you may have had the experience of mustering up the courage to confess your feelings on Valentine’s Day, only to have them not reach the person and end up heartbroken.
Even though you gathered your courage, hoping to be with the one you love, it’s hard not to feel down and think, “I tried so hard…”
At times like these, why not listen to some heartbreak songs to help heal the hurt?
In this article, we’ll introduce a range of breakup songs—from timeless classics that portray sorrowful love to tearjerkers by trending artists.
Whether you want a song to cry your heart out to, one that captures the feeling of not being able to let go, or something that lifts you up, you’re sure to find the perfect track for you.
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[Valentine’s Heartbreak Songs] Masterpieces and Popular Tracks to Heal a Wounded Heart (81–90)
Unrequited loveShibata Jun
A one-sided love song by Jun Shibata, who also writes songs for numerous artists.
It portrays the heart of a woman who can’t stop loving someone even though she knows that person has someone else they cherish.
Unrequited love is a tangle of wishing things would stay as they are and feeling, “I can’t go on like this!”
I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki
I think this song also goes over well with our parents’ generation.
At the elementary school I attended, it was played during lunchtime, so even kids might find it familiar.
It’s a breakup song, but it’s upbeat, so it lifts your spirits.
Noriyuki Makihara’s voice is beautiful and really sinks into your heart.
Love DrizzleShonan no Kaze
I still have quite a bit of lingering attachment, but for some reason this song sounds cool.
The way it honestly portrays things that used to be normal no longer being so, and the helpless loneliness of being alone, really sinks straight into your heart.
I also recommend it as a karaoke song for men.
MetronomeYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu’s song “Metronome” gently accompanies a heart broken by unrequited love.
Its unique world, which conveys both sorrow and warmth at once, is delivered through the 2015 album Bremen.
Using a metronome as a metaphor for two people’s tempos gradually falling out of sync, the lyrics portray the loneliness of love drifting apart.
Yet there’s also a sense of steadfastness that continues to love it all, and the bittersweet, beautiful melody plucks at the heartstrings.
It’s a song I recommend not only to those who confessed on Valentine’s Day and are carrying the pain of heartbreak, but to anyone seeking to find hope.
I really hate it, but thank you.Aoyama Teruma
While it portrays the little bit of resentment toward the guy who dumped her and the feeling of losing trust, it still conveys a message of “thank you for staying with me.” This song honestly packs in a girl’s complicated emotions, so many people are sure to relate.
Aoyama Thelma’s voice is also very gentle, and listening to it brings a calm sense of comfort.