[I Want to Make My Ex Regret Losing Me] Love Songs to Listen to When You Feel That Way

No. 2CHIHIRO

No. 2

Many people can probably relate to the feeling of “hating it unless I’m number one.” This song by CHIHIRO, a singer-songwriter from Fukuoka Prefecture, is included on her 2019 album My Love Is Made of Tears.

With a sound rooted in R&B and hip-hop, it has a cool finish, and it pairs perfectly with CHIHIRO’s earnest, heartfelt vocals.

It’s ideal for when you want to finally cut ties with your ex.

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Irohanihoheto

Majiko, known for her style that fuses various music genres, created “Irohanihoheto” around the theme of a woman who finds herself comparing her ex with her current boyfriend.

Throughout the song, she weighs them on many points and concludes that her current partner is the better match.

However, when you shift your perspective, different emotions begin to surface.

Give it some thought yourself.

The song’s one-of-a-kind sound—blending Japanese traditional flavors with jazz—deepens its world even further.

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Happiness is revenge against you.Matsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya – 45th Anniversary Best Album “A Love Song from Yuming.” DISC 2 Urban Cowgirl Digest

It’s a song of parting, carrying the message: “I’ll become an even more wonderful version of myself than in the past or the present, and I’ll let the memories of you fade.” It’s a track by singer Yumi Matsutoya, known for many hit songs including “Haru yo, Koi,” included on her 20th album, Delight Slight Light KISS, released in 1988.

It was also the theme song for the comedy show “Ore-tachi Hyokin-zoku,” so those who watched it might find it nostalgic.

In a way, the idea that “becoming happy is the best revenge” feels very positive, doesn’t it?

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Just you watch, boy.SILK

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This song is a powerful anthem about becoming an even better woman to make an ex regret letting her go.

It’s a work released under the solo unit name SILK by Kinuko Omori, who was also active as a voice actress, and it’s included on the 1991 album “VOICE.” The lively rhythm pairs perfectly with Omori’s dignified vocals, and their coolness is irresistible.

While there’s a touch of sadness in the lyrics’ worldview and storytelling, there’s also a surge of energy rising from beneath it all, and before you know it, your own heart is burning with it.

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My Hair is Bad – Revenge

This song sharply captures the heart of someone bearing the pain of heartbreak.

Included on My Hair is Bad’s November 2017 album “mothers,” it depicts a collision of fierce anger and deep sorrow.

Carried by vocalist Tomomi Shiiki’s voice, it vividly traces the emotional arc—from the suddenness of the breakup, to the vengeful urges that follow, and finally to forgiveness.

It’s a track that stands with those suffering from heartbreak and struggling with the complexities of human relationships, inviting empathy.

As you listen to its extreme lyrics, you might paradoxically find yourself growing calmer.

From the bathroom with loveYamashita Kumiko

Kumiko Yamashita – From the Bathroom with Love (Official Audio)

It’s a slow ballad that sings of resignation—“Men and love are like soap bubbles that burst the moment you touch them”—leaving you with a crisp, refreshed feeling when it ends.

It was the debut single of Kumiko Yamashita, a singer from Oita Prefecture, released in 1980.

Even now, long after its release, the relaxed pop sound and vocals are still full of charm.

That gentle vibe makes you want to keep listening forever.

Just like in this song, let’s wash away all the heartbreak with a shower.

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