[Songs About Loving Yet Parting] Love songs for those who want to overcome heartbreak

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Divorce Legend – For a While (Official Music Video)

A song by Divorce Densetsu that intertwines the melancholy of lost love with the strength to overcome it.

They say it took about three years from the start of their activities to complete this track.

Even as it feels the pain of letting go of a past relationship, its determination to move forward is sure to resonate deeply with anyone who’s been through a major parting.

For those who only suffer more by forcing themselves to forget, it feels like the song gently says, “It’s okay to be just as you are.” You can regret the past and worry about the future—just don’t give up on living in the present.

Doesn’t the creator’s warm message make your heart feel a little lighter?

I don’t want to see you; I want to see you.Ueno Yūka

Yuka Ueno “Don’t Want to See You, Want to See You” Music Video

A ballad by Yuuka Ueno that sets painfully bittersweet scenes of heartbreak—so vivid they make your chest ache just remembering—against a simple, piano-led melody.

Six months after the breakup, the protagonist’s heart is still tangled in conflicting emotions born from being unable to forget their former lover: aching to see them, yet not wanting to.

Included on the January 2019 album “Sukina Hito wa Anata datta” (“You Were the One I Loved”), this song is sure to resonate deeply with anyone who has gone through a breakup and still hasn’t sorted out their feelings.

When they suddenly come to mind in a quiet moment, why not listen to this track and face your true feelings?

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aiko - “By Next Time” music video

While mourning a breakup with a lover, yet viewing it from a somewhat detached, third-person perspective—this is the mood of “Kondo made ni.” It’s a song released in 2002 by the singer-songwriter aiko, who has put out countless love songs and exudes the presence of a living textbook on romance.

Whether they were officially together or in a vague relationship is unclear, but at the very least, the protagonist seems to have faced the other person sincerely.

And then, those days come to an end.

Time helps us forget the pain of parting.

But it doesn’t only erase the hurt—it also wipes away the beautiful memories, doesn’t it? It’s a bittersweet song that captures that complicated feeling.

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Yoimachi Jēn

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My Hair is Bad – Tragic Heroine

This is a bittersweet love song depicting the scene of going to an ex-partner’s place to pick up your belongings.

Many listeners will relate to the tears you can’t hold back, even as you try to put on a smile.

My Hair is Bad released the track digitally on February 14, 2024, and continued their energetic activity by releasing the single “Freedom and Hysteria” the following week.

It’s a perfect song for those who can’t accept the end of a romance or who want to soothe the pain of heartbreak.

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Ikimono-gakari “Last Scene” Music Video

“Last Scene,” written as the theme song for the film Your Lie in April, is imbued with the feeling of continuing to cherish a lover you can no longer see.

It’s possible that the person has passed away.

The lyrics express emotions swaying between the resolve to keep moving forward and the loneliness that lingers, while vocalist Yoshioka’s gentle voice delivers it all with warmth.

It softly wraps around you when you’re feeling lonely.

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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Koresawa “To You Who Didn’t Choose Me” [Music Video]

This is a quintessential Koresawa number that poppily portrays the pain of heartbreak, lingering feelings, and wishes for the other person.

Released in February 2025 as the lead track from the album “To the You Who Chose Me, and the You Who Didn’t.” It features a catchy melody and lyrics that express the emotions of a breakup in a straightforward yet cute way.

The positivity and strength hidden beneath the sadness create a song that resonates with listeners.

It will be your ally when you’re trying to move on from heartbreak!

Bye-Bye to youUVERworld

Bye-Bye to you

An emotional love song that reflects both farewell and new beginnings.

Created by the rock band UVERworld, it was released digitally in June 2025 and later included on the album EPIPHANY, released in July of the same year.

With a hook-driven guitar riff and emotive vocals, it leaves a deep imprint on listeners’ memories.

Its narrative lyrics centered on parting resonate with many.

It’s a cherished work that captures over 25 years of the band’s journey.