[2026] A Collection of Love Songs with Memorable Cigarettes

smokykatahira rina

Rina Katahira - Smoky (Music Video)

A song that poignantly sings about a lover’s feelings toward cigarettes was released in February 2015.

Written and composed by Rina Katahira herself, the track delicately portrays the complexities of a relationship with someone she loves.

It vividly captures the loneliness of only receiving attention in the spare moments when her partner is smoking, and the yearning to truly feel loved.

This work depicts the complicated emotions of a woman who, despite her anxiety and frustration in love, cannot walk away from the relationship.

Paired with Katahira’s richly expressive vocals, it’s a recommended song for anyone who wants to empathize with a bittersweet love.

The city that never sleepsMukai Taichi

Nemuranaimachi

An R&B number by Taichi Mukai that stirs the heart, where urban loneliness overlaps with a bittersweet love.

This song deftly weaves together memories of a breakup evoked by the smell of cigarettes and the solitary feelings left behind in a city that never sleeps.

Included on the November 2017 album BLUE, it showcases Mukai’s talents as a singer-songwriter to the fullest.

His gentle vocals and emotional lyrics sink deep into the listener’s heart.

It’s a sophisticated, urban track perfect for late nights alone or moments when someone special is on your mind.

HoneymoonSEKAI NO OWARI

Mitsunotsuki

A song themed around lost love and memories has been delivered by SEKAI NO OWARI.

Created as the theme song for the film “You Shine in the Moonlit Night,” it is included on the album “Lip,” released in February 2019.

The lyrics are sprinkled with striking imagery—like a giant Ferris wheel, towering skyscrapers, and a pitch-black winter sea—conveying a powerful longing for a former lover.

In particular, the expression about the scent of cigarettes changing deftly captures shifts in distance and emotions between the two.

Newly arranged to match the film’s tone, this track is recommended for anyone who wants to cherish memories of someone who was once dear.

tobacco; cigarette; smokingNakamura Ataru

tobacco; cigarette; smoking

A signature song by Ataru Nakamura that delicately depicts a sense of poignancy and transience through the image of cigarette smoke rising.

Released in May 2011, the track is also included on the album “Tomodachi no Uta,” and has left a deep impression on many listeners.

The moments of recalling past lovers or cherished people through the act of smoking alone at night are expressed strikingly, resonating deeply with the heart.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those feeling the pain of heartbreak or loneliness, or to anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear.

Nakamura’s clear, transparent vocals further enhance the world of this piece.

I’m not lonely.Kaneko Ayano

Kaneko Ayano – I'm not lonely / Kaneko Ayano – I'm not sad

It’s a track where psychedelic elements merge with pop appeal, marked by lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners.

While carrying complex emotions, it delicately conveys a sense of release from loneliness, unfolding a poetic world uniquely characteristic of Ayano Kaneko.

Included on the single “Lucky / Sabishikunai,” released in April 2024, this piece is her first new song in about a year and three months since the previous release.

Rooted in indie-pop and singer-songwriter styles, it also hints at new musical challenges.

The lyrics, which casually reference a snowy day and cigarettes, are rich in emotion—be sure to check it out.

PerfumeEito

Perfume / Eito (Official Music Video)

A song that overlays bittersweet memories of love with the scent of perfume became a major sensation in 2020.

Although Eito released the track in April 2019 to little initial response, cover videos on social media sparked a surge in popularity, leading to an explosive hit the following year.

In May 2020, it reached No.

1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, catapulting Eito to fame.

The song portrays a heartbroken protagonist reminiscing about a former lover, with Dolce & Gabbana’s perfume used symbolically.

In fact, the lyrics—featuring cigarettes as another striking motif—are based on Eito’s real experiences, resonating with many listeners and capturing the poignancy of love.

I exhale smoke from my usual seat.Andō Yūko

I exhale smoke from my usual seat.

This song, featuring Yuko Ando’s delicate vocals, captures a slice of everyday life adrift in cigarette smoke.

Included on the album “Merry Andrew,” released in January 2006, it has been highly praised as a work that showcases Ando’s musical maturity.

A slow-tempo ballad, it explores themes of bittersweet love and nostalgia for lost time, resonating deeply with listeners.

Drawing on small moments from daily life, it portrays the subtleties of human relationships and emotions, conveying a determination to look forward even while carrying loneliness and anxiety.

It is a particularly moving piece for those who have experienced memories with a lover or a parting.