A Tearful Farewell Song: A Love Song About Parting with Someone You Love
Even when you understand it in your head, an unexpected breakup with a partner is hard because your feelings can’t keep up.
Everyone has different reasons for breaking up, but I imagine most people feel the same way—“it hurts,” “I just want to cry.”
In this article, we’re picking out tear-jerking breakup songs from popular love songs.
Focusing on tracks that sing about lingering feelings of love, we’ll introduce breakup songs that stay close to your heart.
When you feel like crying, give them a listen.
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[Tear-Jerking Farewell Songs] Love songs about parting with someone you love (71–80)
planetariumAi Otsuka
If you’ve had your heart broken this summer, try listening to Ai Otsuka’s “Planetarium”—it’s sure to match your mood.
“Planetarium” is Ai Otsuka’s 10th single and her second-biggest hit after “Sakuranbo,” which debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
The song features shakuhachi throughout, and its timbre lends a distinctly melancholy atmosphere.
It’s a poignant ballad that recalls memories of watching fireworks and the constellations you two once saw together, bringing back the shadow of you in bittersweet relief.
somedaySaucy Dog
Itsuka, known as one of Saucy Dog’s signature heartbreak songs, is included on their first mini-album, Country Road.
The song conveys, from a male perspective, a heartfelt outpouring of feelings toward someone he loves.
In interviews, vocalist Ishihara has openly said that he wrote this song for someone he would never see again.
Aligning that statement with the lyrics has led some to suggest the song was written for a lover who passed away.
Listening with that in mind makes the sadness feel even more overwhelming, doesn’t it?
You look like an idiot.Saucy Dog
It’s a bittersweet song about breaking up with a lover.
It weaves together complex emotions like lingering attachment, hope, and disappointment, making it relatable to anyone who’s experienced heartbreak.
The way it portrays the feeling of calling yourself “so foolish” for not being able to be honest is striking, expressed in down-to-earth words.
Released by Saucy Dog on August 2, 2024, this track is recommended for times when you want to heal the wounds of a breakup or face your own feelings.
It might even be good to listen alone and let the tears flow.
[Tear-Jerking Farewell Songs] Love Songs About Parting with Someone You Love (81–90)
That’s all there is to it.Marcy
“Tada Sore Dake no Koto ga Sa” portrays a moment when love overflows for someone dear who can no longer be by your side.
It was released in 2023 by the rock band Marcy, known for creating numerous songs themed around romance.
The lyrics, centered on lingering feelings that make you think about your ex even after a breakup, intertwine with a warm melody.
As the distance grows between two people who once loved each other more than anyone else, the poignant scenes of past exchanges coming to mind are sure to bring tears.
It’s a song whose message to a beloved person—one you can’t forget even when apart—resonates deeply.
fireworksSandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE
By likening a wistful summer romance to fireworks, it conveys a moody, mature kind of melancholy.
While many summer songs are bright, this one beautifully expresses the fleeting beauty of fireworks and the lingering presence of the woman he lost, capturing a sadness that feels like a man’s wistful sorrow.
It’s a truly wonderful song.
SaudadePorno Graffitti
Porno Graffitti’s 4th single, “Saudade,” was the first song of theirs to reach No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
“Saudade” is a Portuguese word that means “melancholy,” “painful memories,” or “a longing for what has been lost.” The lyrics are written from a woman’s perspective, sung by a male artist, expressing feelings toward a man who is leaving—truly the essence of saudade.
The sound is based on Latin beats, suggesting a love brimming with passion.
For a love whose heat hasn’t yet cooled, “Saudade” is a perfect fit!
NautilusYorushika
Nautilus, a farewell song by Yorushika, who is highly popular for their unique worldview, sings of the sorrow of losing someone dear.
It vividly portrays the feeling of being consumed by grief, piercing the listener’s heart.
The music video is realistic 3D animation, depicting the un-crossing fates of a boy and a girl.
And when the girl finally finds the boy—what was there? The film-like music video is also a highlight.