[Songs About Loving Yet Parting] Love songs for those who want to overcome heartbreak
“We loved each other, but we broke up…
We had no choice but to part.”
This is a collection of love songs for those who’ve gone through that kind of painful breakup.
If you split because you both fell out of love, you can simply move on to the next relationship.
But it’s different when only one person’s feelings faded, isn’t it?
You probably can’t bring yourself to hate them, and you’re still tormented by the feelings you have.
In this article, we introduce heartbreaking love songs that portray a variety of perspectives and complex emotions: the feelings of the one who initiated the breakup, the one who was broken up with, and even the bittersweet sentiment of mutually choosing to part while still having lingering attachment.
Please give them a listen when things feel tough.
- A Tearful Farewell Song: A Love Song About Parting with Someone You Love
- [Unattainable Love] A love song about two people who feel the same way but can’t be together
- Farewell Songs: Tracks that sing various kinds of “goodbyes”
- [Unrequited Love] Heart-wrenching Love Songs | A Roundup of Tear-Inducing Crush and Breakup Tracks
- “I Want to See You”: A love song that makes you cry when you listen to it while you can’t meet
- [Love Songs] Say Goodbye to Uncertain Feelings! Love Songs to Listen to When You’re Not Sure If You Like Someone
- Farewell Song: A goodbye song. A tearful parting song.
- My heart aches with bittersweet pain! Breakup songs I’d recommend to Gen Z
- [Adultery Song] A forbidden song about an affair that sings of an impossible love
- A song that feels refreshing after a breakup. A love song to listen to when you want to move on.
- [Jealousy & Possessiveness Songs] A curated selection of popular tracks to listen to when possessiveness feels overwhelming!
- [Once More…] A lingering-attachment song: a song about a love you can’t forget
- A tear-jerking love song that gently stays by your heart
[Songs About Loving But Breaking Up] Love Songs for You Who Want to Overcome Heartbreak (71–80)
Side DishShimizu Shota
Shota Shimizu, a singer who was greatly influenced by soul and jazz vocalists and whose childhood environment also led him to pursue a singing career.
The track “side dish” from his 9th album HOPE grips the heart with its wistful melody and ensemble.
Even when you know there’s nothing left to say to the partner you’ve already broken up with, you still can’t help but wonder—that’s a feeling many men can probably relate to.
It’s a soulful number that aches with the tenderness of thoughts that keep drifting back, even as you tell yourself it isn’t lingering attachment.
Even though I like youTUBE
I still like them, but their feelings for me have cooled… Some of you may have realized that and chosen to step back yourselves.
Even though you still care about the other person, choosing to part ways brings a heart-wrenching sadness.
This is a song I especially hope those who’ve had that experience will listen to.
tear-coloredNishino Kana
A sudden breakup announced by someone you love dearly.
You can’t help but panic, asking yourself “Why?” and “How come?” It’s often only after you lose someone that you realize how big their presence was.
Kana Nishino’s “Namidairo,” sung by the charismatic high school idol with a crystal-clear high tone voice, is a song about thinking of that beloved boyfriend.
He might not have been the coolest, but he loved you just as you are and taught you the value of being natural.
It’s a track that, while swallowing the pain of parting with him, also offers a glimpse of a resilient young woman’s heart as she turns toward her next love.
I don’t like it.yangusukinii
This song portrays the aching emotions of a woman who can’t forget a past love.
Even after throwing away every memento, memories of her ex resurface in unguarded moments.
Many people have likely had that experience.
It speaks to those who wonder, “Why can’t I stop dwelling on this?” Released on December 7, 2022, it serves as the culmination of their indie era.
It drew attention through an early release on TikTok, and before the music video dropped, the band shared behind-the-scenes stories on YouTube Live.
For both the band and their fans, this special track offers empathy and courage to anyone trying to move forward while carrying the pain of heartbreak.
I got a boyfriend/girlfriend.My Hair is Bad
My Hair is Bad’s “Koibito ga Dekitanda” (I Got a New Lover) is a song told from a male perspective, reporting to an ex—almost like a grudge-filled complaint—that he’s moved on to a new relationship.
Released in 2016, the track resonated with people still hung up on their exes, becoming so popular that some even posted their own answer songs on social media.
The protagonist tries to one-up his ex by saying, “I’ve got a new partner and I’m happy now.” It’s precisely because he still has lingering feelings that he ends up thinking that way.
tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa
A song whose poignant lyrics and melody gently cradle the pain of parting.
Over a solitary 24 hours after a breakup, it delicately portrays the protagonist’s regret, self-reflection, and lingering feelings for their partner.
Though they used to hate cigarettes, they now find themselves yearning for the smell—a contradiction of the heart.
The words “Please look at me” may carry both a demand directed at the other person and a reproach aimed at oneself.
Released digitally in March 2017 as Koresawa’s final indie work, this piece became a significant milestone in her subsequent music career.
It’s a warm, comforting song that stays close to the hearts of those bearing the pain of heartbreak or who have experienced a farewell with someone dear.
Only I liked it.suisou gurashi
Formed by composer s-num and vocalist Eye, the music duo Suisougurashi has been gaining attention primarily on social media.
Their track “Watashi Dake ga Suki Datta,” released digitally on March 18, 2022, makes a strong impression with an intro that features a memorable synth phrase.
The lyrics depict the state of mind of someone who can’t forget their ex even after being broken up with—whose feelings might waver again if they let their guard down.
For those who have had similar experiences, it may evoke memories along with a sense of empathy.
It’s a lyrical pop tune that is heartrending yet determined to move forward, stirring the heart.