A winter heartbreak song. A love song that's just too heartrending.
Winter is a happy season filled with events for lovers, like Christmas and Valentine’s Day.
But some people may be going through tough days—getting turned down by someone they like, or not being able to spend time with their partner.
So in this article, we’ve put together a collection of heartbreak songs perfect for winter.
If you “remember a past lover when winter comes” or are “sad after being rejected by someone you like,” please give them a listen.
You’re sure to find a song that resonates with your feelings.
May your heart be wrapped in a little warmth…
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Winter heartbreak songs. Heart-wrenchingly sad love songs (61–70)
You Go Your WayCHEMISTRY
This is the third single by CHEMISTRY, a male twin-vocal unit whose name was chosen in the hope that the two voices—each shaped by different musical influences and styles—would spark a “musical chemical reaction.” Used as a collaboration CM song for Suntory’s BOSS, it became known for setting a historic record: three consecutive No.
1 singles in their debut year.
The song portrays the bittersweet mix of resolve when initiating a breakup and the memories that flash through one’s mind, moving listeners with its poignant emotion.
With its beautiful harmonies enhancing the story, it stands as a quintessential winter heartbreak song.
Stop this nightJUJU
A song that resonates with JUJU’s wistful vocals.
It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Guilty: The Woman Who Made a Deal with the Devil,” starring Miho Kanno.
It’s hard to accept the reality of breaking up with a lover.
That’s why, like in this song, you end up wishing you could stop time right now so you don’t have to move forward.
This is a song that speaks for those impossible feelings at the moment of parting.
I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket
Released at the end of 2010 as a digital-only single.
Its heart-wrenching lyrics, sung from a male perspective about heartbreak, are real tear-jerkers.
Word of mouth about the lyrics helped it steadily climb the charts, and it ultimately claimed the top spot in RecoChoku’s 2011 Yearly Rankings.
On those cold days when you feel lonely, you might find yourself in tears if you listen to it after a breakup.
Journey of the Heartchūrippu
This is the third single by Tulip, a four-piece band led by singer-songwriter Kazuo Zaitsu—often dubbed the “Japanese Paul McCartney” for his melodic sensibilities.
It became Tulip’s biggest hit, distinguished by an outstanding style that fuses Beatles-esque arrangements with Japanese folk song influences.
The story of choosing to part with a lover in order to follow one’s own path is a timeless dilemma many can relate to in love.
A classic breakup song with a universal theme that deeply moves the heart.
hot coffeeAYANE
AYANE is a singer-songwriter from the Kansai region whose wide-ranging cover videos posted on social media have drawn attention, earning her the label of a next-generation artist.
Her 2022 track “hot coffee” stands out for its bouncy shuffle beat and light, lively ensemble.
The lyrics, which tell a story of reminiscing about someone after a breakup, seem perfect for coloring the winter season with a touch of sentimentality.
It’s a lyrical pop tune whose poignant vocals and melody tighten the chest.
Sound of SnowAoi Shota
“Yuki no Oto,” sung by Shouta Aoi—who is also active as a voice actor and stage actor—is a song that depicts a heartbroken man whose emotions are stirred by the fleeting nature of snow.
It’s a pop track with a beautiful blend of strings and synths, and his androgynous voice creates a richly immersive world.
Many listeners will relate to the growing pangs of ache and loneliness amid a wintry landscape blanketed with snow.
It’s a winter song that gives voice to precious feelings that can’t be forgotten, even after a lover has disappeared from right before your eyes.
Tears of SnowSonar Pocket
There are times when a random moment makes you remember an old love or someone you used to like, right? This song, “Namidabuki” by Sonar Pocket, is a perfect breakup song from a male perspective for exactly those moods.
Set in winter, it’s a track that fits scenes where powdery snow is falling—one that evokes sad winter memories.
Memories of happier times come flooding back, filled with lingering attachment; it’s a number that, when listened to as the winter snow falls, makes the sadness and the sting of heartbreak well up even more.
