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 (1–10)
Lost ManBUMP OF CHICKEN
It was included on the single “Lost Man / sailing day,” released in 2003.
It’s a masterpiece that took quite a long time to produce.
The song conveys a sense of regret over something “lost,” evoking a certain loneliness.
SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Released as a single in 2010, it was chosen as the main theme for the film Solanin, distributed by Asmik Ace Entertainment.
The song conveys that everyday happiness doesn’t last long, but it’s important not to give up.
Since it deals with the theme of parting, I think there are aspects that fit that theme.
Hated PersonAkashiya Sanma & Ohtake Shinobu
Probably among the most well-known divorced celebrities, Sanma Akashiya and Shinobu Otake remain, in a sense, on good terms despite their divorce—and they even have a duet song like this.
Sunny day HolidayMatsutōya Yumi
This is a song by the well-known Yuming that was used as the theme song for the drama Narita Rikon, which starred Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, formerly of SMAP.
The drama itself is fairly mainstream and widely known, and since it’s a Yuming song, many people likely remember it.
It could be considered one of the classics for songs dealing with breakups or being divorced once.
I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki
This is the fifth single, released in 1992.
It was featured across many media, including Hits on TV (2005) and FUN Greatest Hits of the 90’s (2006).
The lyrics convey an awkwardness that shows someone putting on a brave face amid loneliness.
aloneNakajima Mika
Released as a single in 2005, it was chosen as the main theme for Square Enix’s game Drakengard 2: Seal of Red, Pact of Black.
The song explores the gap between ideals and reality, and the loneliness of realizing you’ve ended up all alone.
divorced (once)Suzumura Kenichi
It’s an insert song used in the 2012 anime Ixion Saga DT, sung by the character voiced by voice actor Kenichi Suzumura.
A song whose title is straightforwardly “Batsuichi” (literally “once divorced”) is actually pretty rare, so it might be a valuable find.