Heartbreak songs to listen to at the end of summer. Classic and popular summer tracks.

You’re not here.Saucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Kimi ga Inai” Music Video <5th Mini Album “Lazy Sunday” Released on 2021.8.25>

A number by Saucy Dog that resonates with the heart in the summer twilight.

This song sets the protagonist’s aching feelings—holding on to unforgettable memories of love and a longing that can’t reach its destination—to a driving, exhilarating melody.

The emotions wavering between scenes of joyful days and the reality that can never be reclaimed tighten the listener’s chest.

The sentiment, akin to resignation, of “I can’t believe in forever” deeply resonates.

Released in July 2021, the track is also included on the mini-album Lazy Sunday.

It served as the ending theme for Iwate Menkoi TV’s music program BEATNIKS in September 2021.

Give it a listen on a summer night when you want to feel a little sentimental, or when you’d like to quietly reflect on a past love.

It will surely stay close to your heart.

Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE

Tenbyouno Uta

A gem of a duet song that delicately weaves together the tenderness of a budding crush and the sorrow of parting.

Released in 2018 as an insert song for the film “Aonatsu: 30 Days with You,” it blends the voices of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE and Sonoko Inoue into a track that leaves a fleeting yet warm afterglow.

From both male and female perspectives, it carefully portrays the joy of meeting, the premonition of goodbye, and feelings that are hard to put into words.

The gentle tones of piano and acoustic guitar express the subtle shifts of the heart as summer draws to a close.

It is a heartwarming piece that offers comfort to those who have experienced parting with someone dear or who wish to cherish irreplaceable memories.

I’ve listened to so many heartbreak songs, and I’m done with being someone who just keeps crying.riria.

riria. / Listening to lots of heartbreak songs, I'm always just crying already. [Audio Video]

Singer Lilia began posting acoustic performances on YouTube and TikTok in 2019.

Her original song “I Got Cheated On But I Still Love You” resonated especially with younger listeners and quickly became a hot topic.

In 2022, she released the poignant ballad “I’ve Listened to So Many Breakup Songs and Cried So Much That I’m Done,” which was also chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime Summertime Rendering.

It’s recommended for warming up your voice at the start of a karaoke session or when you’re in the mood for something tender and romantic.

The song offers unwavering empathy for the pain of heartbreak, so if you’ve gone through a bittersweet summer breakup, be sure to give it a listen.

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Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu

Midsummer Fruit

A gemlike love ballad that vividly paints an inner landscape at summer’s end, where bittersweet sorrow melts into luscious scenes.

The lyrics strikingly capture the pain of heartbreak and the lingering passion of a memorable love.

Released by Southern All Stars in July 1990, the song was created as the theme for the film Inamura Jane, directed by Keisuke Kuwata.

It reached No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and earned Platinum certification.

It resonates especially deeply when you’re holding onto feelings of love or melancholy—and it’s a perfect track for the season when summer draws to a close.

remainingYoshizawa Kayoko

Kayoko Yoshizawa 'Left Behind' MUSIC VIDEO

“Nokotteru,” released in 2017 by singer-songwriter Kayoko Yoshizawa.

This song captures the transition from summer to autumn, with a wistful melody that evokes the feeling of early morning air, perfectly matched by Yoshizawa’s gently languid, tender voice.

Listening to it leaves a quiet ache in your chest.

The lyrics also convey a woman’s feeling of “I’m not ready to forget the love I found in the summer,” making it a track I highly recommend to anyone in love or with someone special on their mind.

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sasashina

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Love in AugustMoritaka Chisato

Chisato Moritaka “Love in August” (PV)

Some of you may have experienced heartbreak in the summer.

With that in mind, let me introduce “Love in August.” As the title suggests, it’s a love song themed around August, depicting a sorrowful breakup and the attempt to move on.

A key point is how those scenes are interwoven with images of the summer sea.

The melody, anchored in high notes, has a refreshing feel that blows away the summer heat.

Incidentally, this song was used as the ending theme for the variety show “Video: You’re the Star.” Many people probably remember it for that as well.

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hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake

Omoinotake | Hundreds of Millions of Light-Years [Official Music Video]

This song centers on the themes of strong bonds and love that transcends time.

It carries a message of unwavering feelings for a loved one far away and the hope of being reunited someday.

Omoinotake’s track “Ikuoku Kōnen” (Light-Years) was released in January 2024 and was chosen as the opening theme for the TBS Tuesday drama “Eye Love You.” It’s a song that offers comfort to those who have just experienced heartbreak or a parting from someone important.

Listening to it at the end of summer is sure to make the sadness feel even deeper.