[Perfect for Autumn] Heartbreak songs that resonate with bittersweet feelings
Has anyone gone through a breakup now that autumn has arrived?
There are all kinds of heartbreaks—like the end of a blazing “summer fling,” or unrequited love that never came true after longing for so long.
Unlike summer, with its many fun events and liberating mood, autumn has a calmer atmosphere that can feel a bit lonely.
If you experience a breakup in such a season, you might feel even more wistful and sentimental than usual.
In this article, I’ll introduce heartbreak songs that perfectly match the autumn vibe.
They’re all gentle tracks that will stay close to your heart, so take your time and listen.
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[Perfect for Autumn] Breakup songs that embrace a bittersweet heart (61–70)
Rouge of Fragmentsbokula.
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.
Tulipindigo la End
This is a song by indigo la End that beautifully portrays the pain and fragility of a love born from heartbreak.
Using the meanings of three tulip colors as motifs—red for “true love,” white for “lost love,” and yellow for “hopeless love”—it depicts the heartrending emotions of a protagonist completely dyed in the other person’s color.
The band’s gentle performance and Enon Kawatani’s delicate vocals envelop the feelings that waver between clinging and acceptance.
Released as a digital single in February 2020 and later included on the album “Yako Himitsu,” this piece resonates with those facing the end of a romance or reflecting on a past love.
The way the autumn rain falls is endearing.indigo la End
Set against a moody, slightly enigmatic accompaniment, this song poetically weaves a tale of romance.
It’s by the band indigo la End, fronted by Enon Kawatani—who is also active in Gesu no Kiwami Otome and Genie High.
The lyrics revolve around the theme of “autumn rain,” as suggested by the title, and are crafted in a way that invites varied interpretations from each listener.
You can enjoy it by pondering the true story and emotions embedded in the words, or by overlaying the lyrics with your own experiences.
It’s a track you’ll want to savor on a long autumn night.
I want to forget.wacci
This is a song by wacci that portrays the bittersweet feelings of being unable to let go of a former lover, no matter how much you want to move on.
It delicately expresses the emotional turmoil of wishing to erase memories of an ex, yet seeing traces of the past even in new encounters.
Released exclusively via digital distribution on July 17, 2024, this work is a highly relatable heartbreak song that speaks to those who, despite trying to enter a new relationship, find themselves held back by lingering feelings and the frustration of not being able to move forward.
Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri
This is a song by Matsuri that delicately portrays the feelings of a woman breaking free from a past dependence on love and trying to take a new step forward.
Released digitally in June 2022, it features striking lyrics about the struggle between telling herself she’s forgotten her former partner and the bittersweet memories that occasionally resurface.
The track gained popularity on TikTok and resonated with younger listeners, and a music video starring Yuu Miyazaki was also produced.
It’s a warm breakup song that offers comfort to those trying to face forward despite heartache and to those who still feel lingering attachment to past love.
TSUKIAmuro Namie
Namie Amuro, a singer whose popularity became a social phenomenon in the 1990s and who is remembered as one of the divas of the Heisei era.
Her 41st single released under her solo name, “TSUKI,” used as the theme song for the film “I Just Wanna Hug You,” also drew attention for its dreamlike music video filmed in Iceland.
The lyrics tell a story of gazing up at the moon while thinking of a precious person after parting, stirring up sentimental feelings.
With its translucent vocals and a melody that evokes a sense of wistfulness, it’s a heartrending yet beautiful number that resonates deeply.
Autumn Thoughts NotebookTeshima Aoi
Aoi Teshima, with her nostalgic worldview and whispery voice, is truly captivating.
This song, “Soshu Note,” opens her 2016 album The Blue Library and was written especially for her by Tokiko Kato, whom she deeply admires.
As if quietly committing thoughts to a diary, each carefully woven word wraps you in a strange sensation that stirs both gentle warmth and sentimental feeling.
The emotional arc—contrasting a youthful heartbreak with present happiness—is also striking.
Many things change with the passage of time, but perhaps the things that don’t are beautiful in their own way.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to while swaying on a train.
