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Bittersweet songs chosen by Gen Z. Music that resonates with the heart.

Poignant lyrics spinning around inside your ears.

A melody that holds your heart on nights when tears are about to fall.

Songs that move Gen Z have the power to cry with you anytime and help you face forward, step by step.

The feeling of “setsunai”—that tender ache—may not change even as times do.

Still, there must be lyrics that only those living in the present, Gen Z, can truly relate to.

There are many tracks that speak for that ache—about life, about love, and more.

In this article, from songs trending on social media, we’ll introduce one that stays close to your heart.

Playlist

Bittersweet songs chosen by Gen Z. Music that resonates with the heart.
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1eastI miss youRADWIMPS
I miss youRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A ballad singing the feelings of the 10th anniversary of the earthquake, capturing the sorrow of not being able to meet
2eastJANE DOEYonezu Kenshi, Utada Hikaru
JANE DOEYonezu Kenshi, Utada Hikaruplay_arrow
Yonezu and Utada's collaboration track portrays parting and memory.
3eastspin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota
spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)totaplay_arrow
A song of prayer and hope for the departed, a quiet strength
4eastevening primroseNovelbright
evening primroseNovelbrightplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and bittersweet feelings
5eastleap day personRADWIMPS
leap day personRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A moving song that celebrates the sanctity of life and the miracle of love
6eastrendezvousshaitoopu
rendezvousshaitoopuplay_arrow
A heartrending song portraying the pain of heartbreak, 300 million streams
7eastThe Door to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
The Door to TomorrowTeshima Aoiplay_arrow
Aoi Teshima’s gentle singing voice that resonates with the heart
8eastHeavenMrs. GREEN APPLE
HeavenMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
The deep emotions and expressions concealed within film theme songs
9eastmaybeYOASOBI
maybeYOASOBIplay_arrow
A poignant song that depicts the pain of parting and lingering attachments.
10eastI love youback number
I love youback numberplay_arrow
A heartfelt song that expresses feelings for a cherished person
11eastBecause you are hereUru
Because you are hereUruplay_arrow
Love and gratitude woven into the lyrics
12eastSparkleIkuta Rira
SparkleIkuta Riraplay_arrow
A song about overcoming the pain of heartbreak and moving toward the future
13eastwaxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze
waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kazeplay_arrow
Singing of the emptiness and fulfillment of love, and the acceptance of change
14eastSubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism
SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
The frustration of words that try to convey love
15eastA Naked Heartaimyon
A Naked Heartaimyonplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that gently envelops the bittersweetness of love
16eastCinderella BoySaucy Dog
Cinderella BoySaucy Dogplay_arrow
A poignant love song that portrays the turmoil between betrayal and budding feelings of love
17eastCorrectRADWIMPS
CorrectRADWIMPSplay_arrow
An encouraging song to dispel doubts at graduation—the answer is your own
18eastLeoYuuri
LeoYuuriplay_arrow
A poignant tale of a beloved dog that portrays bonds and moments of realization