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

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

Last updated:2026/1/9

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“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.

[Songs about loving but breaking up] Love songs for you who want to overcome heartbreak (1–10)

I want to forget.wacci

wacci “I Want to Forget” Music Video

I want to forget.wacci

This is a song by wacci that portrays the pain of heartbreak with a wistful melody and deeply emotional lyrics.

The protagonist’s struggle to forget memories of a past lover is expressed in delicate language.

Vivid, intimate details—like the lingering smell of cigarettes in their hair and the memory of touch—leave a strong impression.

Released in July 2024, the track drew attention as the third installment in wacci’s 2024 love song series.

It’s a recommended listen for anyone carrying the pain of a breakup or looking back on past relationships.

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shutterYuuri

Yuuri 'Shutter' Official Music Video

shutterYuuri

This song vividly portrays the inner turmoil leading up to the decision to part ways and the lingering regret that follows.

Yuuri’s heartrending vocals and the lyrics that resonate deeply leave a strong impression.

Released digitally in July 2021, it garnered significant attention on streaming platforms and surpassed 100 million total streams by December 2021, capturing the hearts of many.

It may be the perfect song for those who cherish memories with a lover yet regret not having faced things more sincerely.

Why not listen to it when you want to heal the pain of a broken heart or reflect on your relationship with someone important?

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I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo

Atarayo - Forgetting You, the Quiet One in October (Music Video)

I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo

A band beloved mainly by young people for their relatable lyrics and sound, Atarayo delivers a poignant and memorable breakup song.

It tells the story of a man who realizes, “I did still love you,” yet is confronted with the reality that there’s no going back.

Listening to this track may stir feelings you’d tucked away—like, “I still haven’t forgotten the person I broke up with back then,” or “Maybe I still love them even now.” For those who’ve experienced lingering feelings after a breakup like in this song, it may feel like a piece that speaks for the complex emotions you felt at the time.

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AnswerHY

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It’s a bittersweet breakup song about saying goodbye yourself.

You can relate to the feeling that the pain and the hurt are proof of how much you loved them.

Because you were hurt, you’re surely growing and becoming kinder to others.

And let’s not forget that you’re not the only one who’s hurting—the other person is wounded too.

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Unreachable love songTani Yuuki

Unreachable love song – Tani Yuuki (Official Lyric Video)

Unreachable love songTani Yuuki

This is a heartbreak song by Tani Yuuki, whose delicate lyrics and poignant melody resonate deeply.

The lyrics symbolically depict lingering feelings for an ex and emotions that won’t reach them, evoking the sorrow and inner conflict that come with love.

Released digitally in February 2021, the song became a hot topic on social media and drew attention on TikTok even before its official release.

It’s a track that offers comfort to those who have gone through a breakup or carry unspoken feelings.

Recommended for times when you want to soothe the pain of heartache or sort out your emotions.

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Mutual loveOfisharu Higedan Dism

Mutual love

Mutual loveOfisharu Higedan Dism

In a word, this song exudes a sense of “male pride” — Official HIGE DANDism’s “Soshi Soai.” It’s one of the tracks included on Higedan’s first album, Escaparade, released in 2018.

You might find yourself thinking, “You don’t have to be so stubborn…” but as you keep listening, you start to accept that this stubbornness comes from caring about the other person.

And by the time it ends, the title “Mutual Love” really hits home — it’s a number that even makes you feel the weight of how deeply he cares.

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You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn

You’re the one who let me fall for you / Arekun [Official Music Video]

You let me do as I please, and yet...arekunn

A song marked by lyrics about a heartrending farewell and a melody that sinks deep into the heart.

Are-kun’s vocals brilliantly capture a state of mind where sorrow and anger intertwine, delicately portraying the complex emotions of a woman troubled by love and resonating with many listeners.

Released in September 2020, it became a major hit with over 10 million views on YouTube.

In September of the following year, it was also included on the major-label debut album “Kokyū” (Breath).

It’s a track that offers comfort to those struggling with love or who have experienced a breakup.

It might be perfect for listening quietly alone while facing your own feelings.

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