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

You have no eye for it.Anzako

Anzako - You Have No Eye for It [Official Music Video]

A song that vividly brings to mind a woman walking with tears in her eyes, clutching a convenience-store-bought drink in one hand.

The pain of heartbreak, self-loathing, and tangled emotions are woven with delicate words.

The wavering feelings caught between “I still love you” and the reality of “it’s over” resonate deeply with listeners.

Included on Ansako’s second album, “No Make, Story,” this track became a long-running seller for over half a year after its release and struck a chord with many.

It’s a warm song that offers comfort to those suffering the sting of a breakup or blaming themselves.

I won't fall in love anymore.Noriyuki Makihara

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “I Won’t Fall in Love Again” (Music Video) [5th Single] (1992) Noriyuki Makihara / Mou Koi Nante Shinai

The title “I Won’t Fall in Love Anymore” reflects his true feelings.

Even so, to the girl he loved so much, he won’t say “I won’t fall in love anymore” as a mere show of bravado.

The song portrays the emotions of a man in love, and I think many men will find it relatable.

We're already broken up, you and I.AYANE

AYANE / We’ve already broken up, you and I (Lyric Video)

It’s a bittersweet love song that brings back memories of past relationships.

Released in January 2025, it’s included on the EP album “my luv.” AYANE’s clear, airy vocals are striking, and before you know it, you find yourself overlaying your own life onto the world of the lyrics.

The smooth, mellow R&B sound really seeps in, too.

It’s perfect for listening alone on nights when you can’t help but think of an ex.

By the time it ends, you might be able to look forward a little.

White ChristmasJUN SKY WALKER(S)

White Christmas - J(S)W (JUN SKY WALKER(S))

It was used as a commercial jingle.

I think it’s now become a hidden gem.

It’s a rock ballad that expresses a man’s feelings as he decides to part ways with his girlfriend.

Each time you listen closely, it slowly wells up in your chest.

Rouge of Fragmentsbokula.

bokula. – Rouge of Fragments (Official Video)

A bittersweet story delivered by the rock band bokula.

Released digitally in December 2024, this work portrays lingering attachment after a breakup.

Set to a mid-tempo rock tune, it captures the complex feelings toward a former lover.

The swirling mix of gratitude—“Thank you for teaching me how to love”—and the thought, “If we had never met, I wouldn’t be hurting like this,” is deeply relatable.

It’s sure to offer comfort to anyone carrying the pain of a broken heart.

No matter how…Kana Nishino

Kana Nishino 'No Matter How Much...' MV Full

The 15th single “Tatoe Donna ni…” was featured as the song for the SONY WALKMAN “Play You.” commercial.

The lyrics, which convey feelings for a former lover and a sense of regret, may overlap with many listeners’ own memories.

Its restrained vocal tone and low key make it easy to sing, and the relaxed tempo makes it approachable to try.

However, there are occasional leaps in pitch, so be careful not to lose track of the notes, including the pitches before and after.

You're no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS "You’re Not Here Anymore"

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ “Mou Kimi ga Inai” is packed with that helpless feeling after a breakup—the sense that no matter what you do, you just can’t forget the person you love.

Even though it’s about heartbreak, it doesn’t feel like someone got dumped; rather, it’s a story where the two still love each other but, due to circumstances—or for each other’s sake—they part ways, and he sees his lover off.

It portrays, from a male perspective, the aching heart of someone who can’t bring himself to honestly express his feelings to the lover he’s sending off.