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

Tears of Tropical FishFlower

Flower “Tropical Fish’s Tears” — 2nd album “Hanadokei (Flower Clock)” out March 4

A Flower song marked by a dreamlike sound that feels as if you’re underwater.

Its poetic lyrics liken the ache of unrequited love to a fish drifting in an aquarium, reflecting the protagonist’s heartache and resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in June 2014 as their seventh single, the track was later included on the album Hanadokei.

On summer evenings, when a sudden loneliness arrives or on nights when you want to sink into a sentimental mood, this song will quietly stay by your side.

Its bittersweet yet somehow warm melody will gently wrap your heart.

Shadows of SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Summer Shadow” Official Music Video

This work feels like it bottles up that indescribable loneliness carried in by the end of summer.

In scenes where a gentle breeze and lengthening shadows signal the changing season, it portrays a pale first love hidden behind the excuse of blaming a racing heartbeat on “summer.” It carries a message that seems to scoop up the bittersweet feelings that accompany the irreversible passage of time as we slowly grow up.

The song was released by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE in August 2025, marking their first summer anthem in about seven years since “Ao to Natsu.” It also served as the theme for Kirin’s Gogo no Kocha commercial featuring Ren Meguro of Snow Man, whose nostalgic worldview moved listeners.

It’s the perfect track for recalling a past romance on a summer evening.

Summer EndKoresawa

Koresawa “Summer End” Official Audio

Summer End, sung by Koresawa, a popular singer-songwriter known for her floaty vocals.

Maybe that summer romance that didn’t go as planned will end along with the end of summer…

The melody and lyrics that evoke such a sentimental mood are striking.

The upbeat piano and dry guitar in the background really highlight the bittersweetness of summer’s close, don’t they? As the lingering heat of late summer continues, why not cool down by listening to this song? Along with all your summer memories—the good and the complicated—it’s sure to gently stay by your side.

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I seeAKANE

I SEE – AKANE [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

The song “I SEE,” sung by reggae singer AKANE, portrays two people who choose to part ways for the sake of each other’s future.

The track is included on the album “D,” released in 2011.

No matter how long you’ve been together, sometimes getting too close reveals things that lead to a breakup.

They separate by mutual understanding, for each other’s good.

It’s bittersweet, yet the path ahead is still lit with hope.

Let the melody—tinged with the sentimental mood of late summer—resonate with your own memories of a summer heartbreak as you listen.

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SAKI

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The End of SummerMetis

Metis / End of Summer

Metis, a reggae singer-songwriter, offers “End of Summer,” a song that shines a light on the sorrow of heartbreak.

It’s included on the 2007 album ONE LOVE.

Though the two shared many memories and a lot of love, their time together comes to a halt just as summer draws to a close.

Even while carrying a sense of helplessness, they choose to part ways with a forward-looking mindset—for the sake of their futures.

There are breakups you choose precisely because you care about each other, even when you truly want to stay by each other’s side.

Believe that what lies ahead of their decision will surely be bright, and take in this song as you listen.

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SAKI

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apoptosisOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Apoptosis [Official Video]

This is a song released by Official HIGE DANDism in 2021 that was selected for an Apple Music commercial.

Composed by Satoshi Fujihara in the final year of his twenties, it was born from feelings of anxiety and melancholy about limited time and life.

The first half of the track evokes a slightly vintage, noisy atmosphere, while the latter half features the band’s signature sound and Fujihara’s vocals in a dazzling performance.

Koichi Tsutaya, a prolific producer for many musicians, praised it as the “greatest masterpiece of J-POP in 2021,” ranking it No.

1 in his 2021 “Best of the Year,” and the song has been highly acclaimed within the music industry.

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sea glassSaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Sea Glass” Music Video <4th Mini Album “Take Me” Released on 2020.9.2>

A song distinguished by a soothing melody that makes you feel the warmth of the sun.

Released digitally in July 2020, it was also included on the mini-album “Take Me.” Set along the coastline, it portrays the sweet yet bittersweet days of lovers—the quiet moments they share, a bond beyond words, and the parting that eventually comes.

While holding precious memories close, this track gives you the courage to take a new step forward.

It’s perfect for those who want to look back on a past love at summer’s end.

Shinya Ishihara’s delicate vocals are sure to bring comfort to your heart.