Empathy and recovery songs to heal a heart hurt by divorce
Divorce is said to require even more strength than getting married.
Everyone marries because they fall in love with their partner—no one chooses to separate because they want to, right?
Even after a divorce, some people still have lingering feelings and remain in love.
In this article, we’ll introduce heart-touching love songs we recommend for those nursing a broken heart after divorce—songs you can relate to, cry to, and that can help you begin to heal.
These are tracks that soothe your sadness, resonate with your feelings, and help cleanse a wounded heart.
We’re cheering you on so that you can face forward again starting tomorrow.
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Empathy and Healing Songs to Mend a Heart Hurt by Divorce (1–10)
Time goes byEvery Little Thing
When you go through a painful breakup, people often say that time heals all wounds.
In moments like that, why not listen to Every Little Thing’s “Time goes by,” a song that really lets you feel the passage of time? When it was released, it was their first ballad as a single and became one of their signature hits.
The lyrics are heartbreakingly relatable, likely to link with memories of someone dear.
Kaori Mochida’s pure, wistful vocals are sure to bring you to tears.
Right after a breakup, loneliness and regret may wash over you, but it might help to calm your heart by listening to this song.
Girls don’t cry.katahira rina
Rina Katahira is a singer-songwriter who creates many love songs from a woman’s perspective.
Her 2014 release “Girls Don’t Cry” is a breakup song that portrays a woman’s true feelings for someone she likes.
It depicts the fluttering heart that can’t help but be aware of someone’s suggestive behavior or actions that hint at affection.
Even when the love story comes to an end and she realizes the relationship is over, the song portrays a woman who decides to stay strong.
Give it a listen—the gentle sound will softly accompany those who have been separated from their partners.
SEASONSHamasaki Ayumi
SEASONS gently spreads through the heart with scenes spent with a loved one.
Released in 2000 by Ayumi Hamasaki, a singer active across a wide range of fields, it resonates with her supple, beautiful vocals that comfort the heart when separated from someone precious.
As the seasons change, we sometimes find ourselves recalling the times and places we shared with someone we were once married to.
This ballad’s warm melody and vocals embrace those sentimental feelings and bring healing.
Please take in its message that portrays the emotion of “I thought the days with the one I love would last forever…”
Empathy and Healing Songs to Mend a Heart Hurt by Divorce (11–20)
shooting starFukuyama Masaharu
When you’re going through the pain of a breakup, having a good cry on your own can be one way to feel better.
In times like that, I recommend Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Nagareboshi” (Shooting Star).
It’s a track from his 2009 album Zankyo, and its intro featuring saxophone and shakuhachi leaves a lasting impression.
The lyrics, told from a woman’s perspective as she puts the brakes on her feelings—telling herself she mustn’t fall for the other person—evoke a poignant sadness as you listen.
When it’s tough, let yourself cry your heart out, then refresh yourself and take a confident step forward!
Last LoveKato Miria
“Last Love” portrays a heartrending farewell scene between partners who have always supported each other.
Released in 2010 by singer Miliyah Kato, known for creating many songs that resonate with women, it features her clear, translucent vocals floating over intertwining strings and piano.
Many listeners will relate to the lyrics that evoke the pain of remembering the days and places shared with a loved one.
It’s a sentimental ballad that wraps unbearable emotions in thoughts of someone precious who is no longer by your side.
I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko
Kyoko Koizumi’s “Anata ni Aete Yokatta” (“I’m Glad I Met You”) was a massive hit in 1991.
It became a hot topic because she wrote the lyrics herself, went on to sell over a million copies, and earned Koizumi the Lyrics Award at the 33rd Japan Record Awards.
The song was written as the theme for the TBS drama “Papa to Natchan,” in which Koizumi also appeared, and it’s said she penned the lyrics by imagining Masakazu Tamura, who played the father, as a romantic partner.
The lyrics, which look back on a breakup with brightness and positivity after some time has passed, are perfect if you’re nursing a broken heart—give it a listen!
It’ll get stained.Chatto Monchī
Precisely because of its simple sound, Chatmonchy’s “Somaruyo” is a song that pierces straight into the heart.
It’s a poignant ballad that focuses on the cigarettes her ex-boyfriend used to smoke.
Even if it’s not cigarettes, the things loved by someone you once loved have a way of popping back into your mind after a breakup.
One of Chatmonchy’s highlights is the vocalist’s voice—more than just cute, it packs real punch.
Once you hear it, you’ll want to listen again and again, so let the memories of your former partner wash over you, have a good cry, and feel refreshed!