A song themed around being divorced once. A breakup song.
Divorce is a major turning point in life.
As you face loneliness, regret, and complex emotions, have you ever been saved by lyrics that resonate with your heart or melodies you can relate to? We’ll introduce songs that offer deep comfort and courage—not only for those who have already been through a divorce, but also for those considering it.
These are songs that stay close to your heart: sometimes giving you space to cry, sometimes giving you the push to look forward with strength.
You’re sure to find one song that will support your heart.
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A song themed around being divorced once. Breakup songs (21–30)
lingering scentSID
Released in 2012 as the 11th single, it was selected as the April theme song for Nippon TV’s “Sukkiri!!”.
The lyrics convey feelings for a beloved person after a breakup, expressing emotions that can’t be held back.
The strong and fleeting onesCocco
It’s one of Cocco’s signature songs.
The “divorced” element is that the protagonist has a wife.
While traveling, the two reach an island and part ways for a while.
During that time, the wife falls in love with another man—that’s how the story unfolds.
It’s a beautiful yet cruel love song.
A song themed around being divorced once. Breakup songs (31–40)
fork in the roadthe GazettE
This single, released in 2002, exists in two versions: a Kanto edition and a nationwide edition.
Because the number of copies was limited, it’s an extremely rare CD.
The lyrics express lingering feelings for someone the singer once loved, giving it a strong, message-driven quality.
Love Tightrope WalkingNakamura Akiko
This, too, is said to be a song that was used as an insert track in the drama “Rikon Tomodachi” (“Divorce Friends”).
It seems the drama was quite a hit at the time, and many people remember this song as well.
When a song is used in a drama, it does tend to stick in many people’s memories.
Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten
Teresa Teng’s smash-hit kayōkyoku.
When it comes to Teresa Teng, I strongly associate her with songs about adultery.
That’s the main theme here too, but it also includes a divorced-once element.
I think people can’t love only one person—sooner or later they fall in love with someone else.
This song expresses the fickleness of such love.
I got a boyfriend/girlfriend.My Hair is Bad
This is a work by the three-piece rock band My Hair is Bad, poignantly depicting the turmoil of hearing a rumor that an ex has found a new partner.
The track is included on their October 2016 album, “woman’s.” The complex emotions—trying to wish the other person happiness while still grappling with lingering love and regret—will resonate deeply with anyone who has struggled to fully let go of the past.
You can almost see the anguish of facing a fact not heard directly from the person themselves and being overwhelmed by helplessness.
Rather than forcing yourself to forget, surrendering to this song and immersing yourself in melancholy might actually give you the strength to take your next step.
Although the lyrics refer to a lover, parts of it may also speak to those who have been divorced.
tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa
A singer-songwriter beloved for relatable, down-to-earth lyrics, Koresawa delivers a piercing song of regret.
The protagonist is portrayed desperately trying to recover the warmth of lost days from the small personal items their partner left behind.
The depictions of miscommunication—“If only I’d paid more attention to them,” “If only they had cared more about me”—will resonate painfully with anyone who has parted ways with a long-time partner.
Released in March 2017, this work is marked by its acoustic sound.
For those who feel their own shortcomings led to the breakup, this song may quietly sit with you and allow you to shed your tears.