[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.
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- [Adultery Song] A forbidden song about an affair that sings of an impossible love
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- [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)
doorthe peggies
“Door” by the peggies is a song about choosing to break up for your own sake, even while still having feelings of love.
It’s included on their 2021 album “The GARDEN.” The lyrics portray a situation where the other person is at fault, yet you might have been the catalyst; you truly love them and want to cherish them, but you say “I’m sorry” and walk away to protect your own heart.
It’s surely not what either of you wants, but there’s no other choice—and that conflicted moment of deciding anyway will especially resonate with those who have already made such a decision.
When you find yourself blaming yourself for choosing to part ways despite still loving them, this song will be there by your side.
SNOW AGAINikimonogakari
A song included as the 12th track on Ikimonogakari’s seventh major original album, “FUN! FUN! FANFARE!,” released in December 2014.
It’s a track in which Ikimonogakari gently yet powerfully sings about the feelings of lovers who decide to part ways and walk separate paths as the seasons change from winter to spring.
Romance and LoveSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
A gem of a ballad by Sandaime J SOUL Brothers from EXILE TRIBE, told from a male perspective about the resolve to part ways.
Included on the album “FUTURE,” released in June 2018, the song was also used as the theme for Nippon TV’s “Sukkiri” and in commercials for the job site Baitoru NEXT.
It portrays the adult, heartrending choice of parting ways because of the difficulty in moving from infatuation to true love, and the feeling that one cannot make the other person happy.
Even though his feelings haven’t faded—in fact, precisely because he cares—he chooses to leave, and his emotions resonate deeply.
A beautiful piano- and strings-driven melody is layered with the heartfelt vocals of Ryuji Imaichi and Hiroomi Tosaka, moving listeners to tears.
It’s a piece that offers comfort to anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear.
[Songs About Loving But Parting] Love songs for you who want to overcome heartbreak (81–90)
The strong and fleeting onesCocco
This song portrays a poignant love that sets out on a difficult journey to build something precious for a beloved, only to be confronted with the reality of betrayal.
It depicts, with striking clarity, both the strength to fight for love and the fragility and weakness inherent in being human, while Cocco’s translucent voice resonates deeply.
Released in November 1997, it was featured as the theme song for JAL’s Hawaii campaign commercial.
It’s a piece that offers solace to those who resonate with the turmoil between wanting to protect someone dear and facing an unyielding reality, as well as to those struggling with unrequited love.
wedgeOku Hanako
Some of you may still find it hard to forget your ex even though some time has passed since your heartbreak.
If that’s you, I recommend listening to “Kusabi.” This song was released by Hanako Oku to mark her 10th anniversary.
Told from the perspective of a woman looking back on happy days with a partner she loved, it portrays a couple who parted ways despite still loving each other.
It’s a great listen when you feel like reminiscing a little.
Both the streaming version and the stripped-down solo performance are highly recommended!
A song about being cheated on but still being in loveriria.
A song that grips your heart with LILIA’s poignant vocals.
Its delicate lyrics portray the complex feelings toward a cheating lover.
She doesn’t really want to break up, yet can’t bring herself to say it—an expression of a woman’s struggle to be honest with her own emotions.
Released in May 2020, the track became a major topic on social media and resonated with many listeners.
It’s a must-listen not only for those hurt by infidelity, but for anyone wrestling with love.
You Go Your WayCHEMISTRY
CHEMISTRY’s “You Go Your Way” is a song I want people to hear when they’ve parted ways while still having feelings for each other.
Released in 2001 as their third single, it’s a gently delivered heartbreak ballad.
The title reflects the idea that, although the two still care for each other, they’ve each chosen the separate paths they should follow.
The lyrics carry a bittersweet yet positive message about walking confidently down those individual paths.
Let’s listen with the hope that someday, we’ll meet again with a smile.
