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

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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.

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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.

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My Hair is Bad – Tragic Heroine

My Hair is Bad sings candidly about the pain of love.

This song, released in February 2024, is a heartbreak track that captures the complex emotions after a breakup, filled with wistfulness and that tight squeeze in your chest.

It portrays the lingering attachment that makes you visit your ex’s place even after parting.

Packed with those bittersweet feelings, it’s a song that evokes breakup memories many people can relate to.

Released in back-to-back weeks alongside “Freedom and Hysteria,” it also drew attention for its music video.

Recommended for anyone who’s experienced heartbreak or is looking for a poignant, aching song.

Curse of LoveSG

Curse of Love – SG (Official Music Video)

It’s a striking song with a wistful melody and lyrics that seep into the heart.

Centered on the end of love and lingering attachment, it delicately portrays a mind caught in past memories.

Released in February 2024, this track features SG’s vocals, which powerfully stir listeners’ emotions.

Included on the album “Curse of Love,” it’s perfect for those who want to heal the pain of a breakup or who have experienced an unforgettable romance.

Best enjoyed alone on a quiet night, it will surely stay close to your heart.

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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.

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Fleeting / Mei-chan

Meichan’s songs, which sing of aching love, carry a sharpness that pierces the heart.

Woven over a nostalgic, disco-tinged sound, the lyrics seep deeply into the listener’s soul.

Released in February 2024, this work drew attention for its sound production by Enon Kawatani.

It vividly depicts the fragility and complexity of human relationships, revealing a resolve to look forward even while bearing the pain of heartbreak and the weight of regret.

It’s a perfect track for those struggling with love or wishing to linger in memories of the past.

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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.