[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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autumn and winterMizue Takada
Singer Mizue Takada, who debuted as an idol after becoming the 18th Grand Champion on the audition show “You Are the Star!”, is known for her 22nd single “Shūtō” (Autumn/Winter), a cover song that has been performed by various artists throughout the 1980s.
The lyrics, which depict a lover’s changing emotions along with the shifting seasons, grow more poignant as time moves from autumn into winter.
It’s a wistful number whose melancholic vocals and ensemble stir the heart.
Autumn GradientClariS
ClariS’s new song beautifully intertwines autumn scenery with the ache of heartbreak.
Released in October 2024, it’s included on the album “AUTUMN TRACKS -Songs of Autumn-.” With crystal-clear vocals, the track delicately captures both the changing seasons and the heart’s fluctuations.
Its sound carries an oriental ambience, and the dynamic arrangement conveys a surging emotional intensity.
The lyrics trace complex feelings—being unable to accept the end of love, lingering attachment beneath a brave front—making it a perfect song to listen to alone on an autumn evening.
Monochrome of the Autumn WindFIELD OF VIEW
This is FIELD OF VIEW’s 16th single, released simultaneously with their second best-of album, “FIELD OF VIEW BEST ~fifteen colors~.” While looking back on a summer romance that has ended, the song also shows a cool restraint that doesn’t reveal any lingering attachment to a former lover—something many listeners can surely relate to.
The line “If anything, I’d rather you just become someone else’s” leaves you wondering whether it’s sincere or not; that dialogue-like lyric reflects the sophisticated, urban sensibility that defines FIELD OF VIEW’s seasonality.
A must-listen for anyone in the mood for a touch of bittersweet longing.
language of flowersMr.Children
A heartbreak song steeped in poignant sorrow.
As you listen to the lyrics, a vivid autumn landscape with blooming cosmos flowers comes to mind, doesn’t it? It’s a story woven with the pain of parting and lingering regret, but perhaps it resonates this deeply precisely because it’s by Mr.Children.
Included on the album “Shifuku no Oto,” released in April 2004, this track features Kazutoshi Sakurai’s delicate lyrics and gentle melody, offering quiet comfort to those bearing the pain of a broken heart.
Why not listen to it softly on an autumn evening?
pinky swearSano ibuki
Singer-songwriter Sano ibuki gained attention after performing at the 2017 music festival SUMMER SONIC.
His track “pinky swear,” released in 2021, portrays the bittersweet feelings of autumn love.
The cool synth tones layered over a rhythmic band performance stand out, while the lyrics express sentimental emotions reflecting on days spent with a former lover.
It’s a heartbreak song where his warm yet wistful voice resonates.
Why not listen to it while picturing an autumn scene in the rain?
maybeYOASOBI
When it comes to songs that depict a relationship between lovers that has grown cold, “Tabun” comes to mind.
The music duo YOASOBI, popular especially among Gen Z, released it in 2020.
It’s crafted as an electronica track with an urban vibe.
Many listeners may relate to the poignant lyrics that portray the real romantic experiences of young people.
The conflicting feelings—wanting to break up yet still holding on to love—are beautifully expressed.
It’s a melodic piece that colors a quietly settled season.
Why not let yourself be soothed by its heartrending yet beautiful sound?
skirtaiko
A song by aiko that beautifully captures the bittersweet feeling of autumn.
Her voice seeps into the heart, and the gentle, mellow arrangement leaves a strong impression.
The lyrics vividly portray the emotions of looking back on a past love and trying to shake off the memories.
It’s included on the album “Zanshin Zansho,” released in August 2024, and it conveys the seasonal shift from the end of summer into autumn.
Highly recommended for those nursing the pain of a broken heart or wanting to revisit a past romance.
You’re sure to relate to aiko’s delicate emotional expression.