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A Tearful Farewell Song: A Love Song About Parting with Someone You Love

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
Keyboard playerSAKI
I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”

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.

[Tear-Jerking Farewell Songs] Love Songs About Parting with Someone You Love (41–50)

tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa

Koresawa “Tobacco” [Music Video]

Tabako Koresawa

A song that begins with the scene of her boyfriend leaving the room.

The room is filled with memories of him, starting with the clock she had set fast for his sake.

When she notices the cigarettes he left behind, her feelings for him overflow.

It seems she once told him, “Look at me more!” but after calming down, she realizes she was the one who hadn’t truly seen him, and she regrets it.

It portrays a heartbreakingly sad and bittersweet end to a romance.

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whiteoutreGretGirl

reGretGirl "Whiteout" Official Music Video

Whiteout reGretGirl

reGretGirl is explosively gaining popularity, especially among young people.

Their lyrics—often described as clinging to lingering regrets—and sentimental songs are embraced by many fans.

This track, too, is packed with lines that make your chest tighten, creating a feeling that resonates directly with the heart.

The bittersweet lyrics and the crisp guitar rock sound are perfectly in harmony.

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I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Would I Say It’s Too Late Now?” Music Video <4th Mini Album “Take Me” Released on 2020.9.2>

I wonder if I’d still say it now — “Saucy Dog.”

This song by the three-piece band Saucy Dog can be heard either as a man’s heartbreak after being dumped or as lingering regrets after doing the dumping.

The feelings of noticing how an ex changes, wondering about the person they’re dating now, and secretly hoping you might get back together are emotions anyone who’s experienced heartbreak has probably felt.

If trying your hardest to forget only makes your mind even more consumed by that person, then, like in this song, maybe letting yourself fully soak in those lingering feelings could be what helps you finally take the next step.

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AsterSaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Shion” Music Video

Shion Saucy Dog

Although the reasons may differ, many people probably regret the trigger that led to their breakup.

That’s why I want you to listen to “Shion.” It’s by Saucy Dog, known for their emotionally resonant lyrics.

“Shion” portrays the feeling of looking back after a heartbreak and thinking, “If only I’d done this then.” But it doesn’t stop at regret—the song also carries a message to look forward once you’ve acknowledged those regrets.

You’ll likely feel a bit more positive after listening.

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Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN 'Song of the Wheels'

Song of the Wheels BUMP OF CHICKEN

It’s a classic BUMP song sung with a distinctive arrangement that sounds both cheerful and melancholy.

It’s a bittersweet farewell song that depicts the indescribable feelings of a man who comes to see off a woman as she leaves the town they spent time in together.

The strong storytelling in the lyrics is quintessential BUMP, vividly painting scenes that come to life before your eyes.

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Aprilmol-74

mol-74 – April [MV]

April mol-74

It’s a heartbreak song characterized by a simple, fast-paced sonic image.

It’s a track by the Kyoto-based rock band mol-74, included on their 2016 release “kanki.” Perhaps thanks to the piano’s warm timbre, the sparkling guitar phrases, and the murmured vocals, you find yourself drawn into the song’s world before you know it.

The lyrics portray a love that didn’t end like a movie and the frustration at not being able to wish happiness for the other person.

It’s a bittersweet song whose down-to-earth words resonate one by one.

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First LoveHikaru Utada

Hikaru Utada – First Love

First Love Utada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada’s “First Love” is a song that captures the faint, bittersweet feelings of a first love that everyone experiences.

Released in 1999 as Utada’s third single, it became one of her signature songs, selling a total of 960,000 copies.

It also serves as the motif for the Netflix original drama “First Love” scheduled for release in 2022.

It’s a classic that confesses a heartbreaking truth: the relationship has ended, but you’re still in my heart.

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