[Lingering Feelings and Regrets] A Love Song for You Who Can’t Forget Your Ex-Boyfriend

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NAO

It’s a heartwarming, soul-stirring song that gently embraces the pain of heartbreak.

It sings of the sorrowful feeling when the person you care for falls in love with someone else.

Released in April 2006, this piece moved many people.

The phrase “that girl” appearing in the lyrics really hits listeners deeply.

It beautifully expresses the painful sentiment of not being able to become someone special to the other person.

HY’s gentle vocals feel like they soothe the ache in your heart.

I think it’s the perfect song for those carrying the pain of heartbreak or struggling with a love they can’t forget.

KissMACO

MACO – Kiss

It’s a heartrending love song that captures deep lingering feelings and sadness for a former lover.

MACO’s gentle yet powerful vocals resonate with those who carry the pain of heartbreak.

The image of stroking the pillow where you no longer lie as the morning sun rises conveys a profound loneliness.

Included on the debut album “FIRST KISS,” released in November 2015, the song reached as high as No.

5 on the Oricon charts.

It’s best enjoyed on nights spent alone in your room, with memories quietly overflowing.

Surely, the sadness will begin to heal little by little.

Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku

Kinoko Teikoku — Night of the Osmanthus

This song by Kinoko Teikoku seeps into the heart on long autumn nights.

In the season scented with osmanthus, its lyrics and melody gently envelop the pain of heartbreak and stir the soul.

Included on the album Time Lapse released in September 2018, this piece is a meaningful track commemorating the band’s 10th anniversary.

It delicately portrays how, in the stillness of night, lingering attachment and regret for a former lover resurface with striking clarity.

The nostalgic ice cream found at a convenience store late at night, the phone number you were sure you’d forgotten—fragments of such small memories will gently wrap around your heart.

MissingKubota Toshinobu

Toshinobu Kubota – Missing [Official Video Short ver.]

A heartrending ballad that pierces deep into the heart is included on Toshinobu Kubota’s first album, “SHAKE IT PARADISE.” Many listeners will relate to the lyrics, which convey the pain of a broken heart, the regret after parting, and feelings that won’t fade.

Released in September 1986, this song has long been cherished as one of Kubota’s signature tracks.

It was also used as the ending theme for a TV program and has been covered by many artists.

It’s especially recommended for those who have lost someone precious or are troubled by a love they can’t forget.

Listening to this song while dwelling on cherished memories might be just what you need.

Dried flowersYuuri

Yuri “Dry Flower” Official Music Video - Director’s Cut ver. -

A poignant song that gently portrays the end of love.

It carefully weaves the complex emotions after a breakup and the lingering attachment to a former partner.

Yuuri’s delicate vocals resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in January 2022, the song struck a chord with many, surpassing 700 million streams on the charts.

It’s a track that stays close to those who’ve experienced a breakup or who can’t forget a past love.

When you can’t sort out your feelings, why not listen to this song and face your heart? It will surely give you the courage to take a new step forward.