Breakup songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke: timeless hits to heal the heart

Baby Don’t CryNamie Amuro

Baby Don’t Cry – Namie Amuro (Full)

The 32nd single released in 2007.

It’s an upbeat song about a woman moving forward after heartbreak, and the music video’s concept is “an anthem for those who keep walking ahead.” In the video, in which she appears, she strides confidently and stylishly, conveying not only the sorrow of a breakup but also the shining future that lies beyond.

It’s an energizing track that sings of what comes next.

A Lonely ChristmasTHE Toraba-ryu

THE Toraburyu & Clarence Clemons — Lonely Christmas ~ Alone at X’mas PV 1993

This is a classic winter song that poignantly sings of yearning for a faraway lover.

Released by THE Toraburyu (THE Tora Ryu) in 1993, the track captured many hearts as a message song sent from New York to a lover in Japan.

The words of love that traverse a distance of 7,000 miles are truly moving.

Even while gazing at the dazzling lights of Broadway, you can feel the longing for the streets of Tokyo.

This work beautifully expresses both the loneliness of spending Christmas alone and the deep feelings for someone precious.

It’s a recommended song not only for those in long-distance relationships, but for anyone thinking of someone special.

Try singing it at karaoke to send your feelings across.

tearsfayray

Fayray / tears

This is Fayray’s biggest hit, released in 2000.

Its poignant theme—an adult woman struggling with distance and separation from the one she loves—has earned strong support from female listeners.

Her stage name, with a Taiwanese flavor, is derived from Fay Wray, the heroine of the film King Kong.

Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber

Effeminate / Golden Bomber – Music Video

Released in 2009, this is their seventh single.

It’s one of Golden Bomber’s signature songs, where the mismatch between lyrics about a man who can’t quite get over a heartbreak and flashy, crowd-pleasing choreography makes it especially entertaining.

The lyrics were written directly from Kiryuin’s own experiences.

For this song, the members only perform the dance.

Christmas EveTatsuro Yamashita

Nana Eikura stars in Tatsuro Yamashita’s “Christmas Eve” special movie-version PV

After all, I really think this song is a true masterpiece.

It’s very melancholic, but somehow it also warms the heart—I think that’s because the singing voice is so gentle.

In fact, the lyrics are about a man’s sad heartbreak.

When you think about it, the phrase “I’m sure you won’t come” describes a really sorrowful situation.

unrequited loveJun Shibata

Jun Shibata – Unrequited Love

Their fourth single, released in 2002, and the first since debut to break into the Oricon Top 20.

With a gentle melody and clear vocals, the song portrays a woman’s complex feelings as she sings about not wanting to give up on a sad unrequited love, yet also wishing to bring it to an end.

I'm glad I met you.Kyoko Koizumi

Kyoko Koizumi – I'm Glad I Met You (Official Video)

Kyoko Koizumi’s biggest hit.

Theme song for the drama “Papa to Natchan.” Her only million-selling single, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon chart in 1991.

The song expresses a woman’s positive feelings toward love after a breakup.

The lyrics were written based on her own experiences.