Breakup songs popular among women in their 20s. Tear-jerking love songs.

Are you still hung up on a past romance?

At times like that, breakup songs are the way to go.

Even famous singers and musicians have fallen in love just like anyone else.

Songs and melodies created from the same perspective will gently wrap around your feelings.

In this article, we’ve gathered breakup songs we want women in their 20s to hear.

You’re sure to find one track that perfectly matches your pain and situation.

When you feel like crying, when it’s hard—give these a listen.

Playlist

Breakup songs popular among women in their 20s. Tear-jerking love songs.
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	So it wasn’t me, huh.Lilia.		The pain of heartbreak, Riria’s heartrending song
2	catDISH//		A classic song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and a fervent wish to be reunited
3	I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket		A classic hit by a soulful male duo that sings about the pain of heartbreak
4	Stop this nightJUJU		Healing the pain of a broken heart with JUJU’s songs
5	Moon CryingKumi Koda		Layering memories with the moon and the importance of expressing your feelings without regret
6	Sleeping BeautyAcid Black Cherry		ABC's 'Sleeping Beauty' depicting the poignancy of heartbreak
7	A Naked HeartAimyon		A heartwarming song that gently envelops the bittersweetness of love
8	Dried flowersYuri		Yuuri’s “Dry Flower” sings of a heartrending farewell.
9	PretenderOfficial HIGE DANDism		A bittersweet love story about someone you’re not a match for
10	Happy Endingback number		The moving emotion of a poignant masterpiece that depicts a romantic breakup
11	I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci		A woman's heartrending feelings for a former lover she can't forget
12	Before GoodbyeAAA		A premonition of farewell before AAA's final tour
13	Blueberry NightsMacaroni Enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s heart-trembling breakup song
14	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		aiko’s “Kabutomushi” is a masterpiece.
15	tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa		Poignant music that sings of the pain of parting and regret
16	Stand by UTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)		A bittersweet longing for a former lover I can’t forget
17	Night of OsmanthusMushroom Empire		The classic song by Kinoko Teikoku, “Night of Osmanthus.”
18	rendezvousShy Taupe		Sheitoupe, popular on social media, depicts the pain of heartbreak.
19	After a broken heartCHIHIRO		A poignant song that depicts the pain of heartbreak and resonates with the heart
20	Because I fell in loveAimyon		Aimiyon’s masterpiece that portrays the pain and growth of love
21	I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.beautiful night		A classic heartbreaking rock song by Atarayo
22	STEP BY STEPORANGE RANGE		A poignant love story that sings of the turmoil of a broken heart
23	You let me do as I please, and yet…Are-kun		A bittersweet love song popular among young people
24	Please forget it.Yorushika		Yorushika’s heartbreak song, the struggle of deep love
25	wedgeHanako Oku		Piano ballad by Okuda Hanako: the pain of a broken heart
26	Stardust VenusAimer		A poignant song that overlays the pain of heartbreak onto the starry sky
27	maybeYOASOBI		A heart-touching song by YOASOBI that portrays the pain of heartbreak
28	Your Dissection Pure Love Song ~Die~Aimyon		A song that portrays the madness of love born from being too deeply in love
29	Then, why?Mao Abe		The pain of love toyed with by a catlike partner
30	MPRINCESS PRINCESS		A timeless song that resonates with the heartache of a broken heart
31	The summer you gave meLeo Ieiri		Feelings that sing of love with a breakup assumed
32	SaudadePorno Graffitti		A Pornograffitti masterpiece that depicts the pain of heartbreak
33	I just had a love sadder than anyone else’s.Flower		The pain of a broken heart, and the feeling of loving someone nonetheless
34	See you againSEAMO		A song that portrays the positive feelings of two people after their breakup
35	You were…Ayumi Hamasaki		Poignant feelings and a cry from the heart for the last love
36	366 daysHY		The pain of a heartbreaking farewell to someone dear
37	unrequited lovemiwa		A touching song that captures the emotions of a bittersweet love
38	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber		A breakup song by Golden Bomber, who performed at the Kōhaku (Red and White) Song Festival
39	ME ME SHERADWIMPS		Feelings for an ex-lover and a sense of blessing
40	passing by each otherSoala		An emotional breakup song that sings about the pain of parting.
41	The Power of Encounters IIIAAA		AAA’s trilogy of encounters: songs of parting and moving forward
42	planetariumAi Otsuka		A moving song that overlays a heartrending love with the starry sky
43	for a whileDivorce Legend		A moving ballad that portrays a bittersweet love
44	freesiaMarcy		A ballad portraying the pain of heartbreak and the conflicts of love
45	Someday Merry ChristmasB’z		B’z’s heartbreak songs are moving masterpieces.
46	Fated OneEXILE		A classic hit by EXILE, a heart-wrenching breakup song
47	Philadelphia fleabaneiScream		Heartbreak’s pain, depicting the romance of one’s twenties
48	Bad personKano Sennritsu		A masterpiece that depicts the pain of a forbidden love
49	love hangover7co		A heartfelt song about bearing the pain of heartbreak and looking forward
50	I can’t bring myself to hate (you/it).Ren		A song of loss, lingering attachment, and bittersweet love
51	To you who didn’t choose meKoresawa		A pop song that depicts the pain of heartbreak
52	the red threadKobukuro		A hopeful song about two heartbroken people drawing close together again
53	Kasane AiSoala		Portraying a lost love with a wistful singing voice
54	Sentimental KissReira Shio		A bittersweet, heartwarming ballad that weaves memories of love
55	Only I liked it.Aquarium Life		A heart-touching song that conveys the pain of heartbreak with a clear, transparent voice
56	Say goodbye to the love I clung to.festival		The feelings of a woman trying to recover from a broken heart
57	Why not me?Saki Misaka		A song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of friendship turning into romantic love.
58	KanadeSukima Switch		A bittersweet anthem for long-distance love that gives you the strength to keep going.
59	First LoveHikaru Utada		A breakup song by Hikaru Utada at age 15
60	the first strong spring wind21st Century, Lack of Love		A song of lingering attachment, memories, and the fresh spring breeze
61	Tu-tu-luSixTONES		A bittersweet ballad that sings of the pain of parting
62	HappinessMasanori Onda		Masanori Onda’s heartbreak song “Shiawase” resonates with the heart
63	tragic heroineMy Hair is Bad		A poignant song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment
64	Hologram of LoveSKE48		SKE48’s new song depicting the pain of heartbreak and the light of hope
65	Goodbye, my beloved.Hana*Hana		A timeless song that resonates with the heart, singing about the pain of a broken heart.
66	I miss you so much and want to see you.Kana Nishino		Emotions woven into lyrics that capture the pain and poignancy of heartbreak
67	Unreachable love songTani Yuuki		Released a popular, heartrending breakup song on YouTube
68	I miss youSatoshi Hayashibe		Tomofumi Hayashibe’s moving singing voice stirs the heart.