A Tearful Farewell Song: A Love Song About Parting with Someone You Love

Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya

Cheer Up – Mariya Takeuchi

“Genki wo Dashite” is a song written and composed by Mariya Takeuchi and sung by Hiroko Yakushimaru.

Takeuchi later released a self-cover of the song herself.

She created it with the intention of encouraging Carly Simon after her divorce from James Taylor; both were major American singer-songwriters and a married couple.

As a result, the lyrics are very uplifting, making it a perfect song for anyone looking to move on from a broken heart!

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Hamada Takuya

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Blue BenchSasuke

Blue Bench / Sasuke

Sasuke is an acoustic duo consisting of Yuji Okuyama and Yuta Kitashimizu.

Their refreshing, gentle vocals and the pleasant tone of their acoustic guitars are wonderful.

This song, “Aoi Bench” (“Blue Bench”), was released as Sasuke’s first single.

It poignantly sings of the regret of never having been able to confess a long-held love back then, a feeling that still lingers today.

The duo’s warm, enveloping voices bring back memories of the bittersweet romances of youth.

If you’d like to immerse yourself in those memories, be sure to give it a listen.

Love StoryAmuro Namie

[Love Story] (stage-MIX 2011–2018) | Namie Amuro | chd

This song, which portrays a woman who struggles with love as its protagonist, was released by Namie Amuro in 2011.

It’s a gently woven, mid-tempo ballad centered on piano accompaniment, and Amuro’s lustrous vocals leave a strong impression.

In the lyrics, the line “Even if I were reborn, I’d still love you, but I can’t stay with you any longer” depicts a realistic human drama that can’t be sustained by ideals alone, and its piercing emotion tightens the chest.

If you’ve ever experienced “I love you, but we have to break up,” you’ll likely find it impossible to listen without tears.

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Hane Keisuke

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Hello,my friendMatsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya – Hello, my friend

It’s “Hello, my friend,” one of Yuming’s signature songs.

It’s a song that evokes the delicate romance between a man and a woman that blossomed in a very short time.

Maybe the man didn’t have feelings, and it was the woman’s unrequited love… Yet she wants to be grateful for the love she was given… It’s a sad yet uplifting song that helps you move forward.

Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi

Cotton Handkerchief (with lyrics) - Song by Hiromi Ohta

It has a fresh, cheerful melody, but it’s a very heartrending song.

The lyrics are an exchange of letters between a man who has gone to the big city and the woman who stayed behind in their hometown.

As it goes on, you can’t help but get nervous as the man becomes more and more influenced by city life…!

Thank you for liking me.DISH//

DISH// – Thank You for Falling in Love with Me [Official Live Video]

A heartwarming ballad in which the protagonist, fresh from a breakup, honestly conveys the gratitude they held for their lover.

Delicate piano melodies and DISH//’s gentle vocals carefully weave together the protagonist’s feelings of “thank you.” It portrays emotions anyone who has experienced love can relate to—thoughts left unsaid at the moment of parting, gratitude for the days spent together, and the wish for the other person’s happiness.

Originally included as a B-side to the single “Hengao de Bye Bye!!,” released in December 2014, this song also received a retake version on the album “Ao,” released in September 2022.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you wish to express gratitude to someone important, or when you’re trying to overcome a breakup.

Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK

Can't Say a Word... Summer – J-WALK (Aiemu acoustic cover)

This song, which became J-WALK’s biggest hit, expresses the disappointment and regret of not being able to gently cherish the woman who was always there by his side supporting him, and losing her.

It’s an adult, bittersweet summer farewell song.