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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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1HeavenMrs. GREEN APPLE
HeavenMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
The deep emotions and expressions concealed within film theme songs
2JANE DOEYonezu Kenshi, Utada Hikaru
JANE DOEYonezu Kenshi, Utada Hikaruplay_arrow
Yonezu and Utada's collaboration track portrays parting and memory.
3evening primroseNovelbright
evening primroseNovelbrightplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and bittersweet feelings
4maybeYOASOBI
maybeYOASOBIplay_arrow
A poignant song that depicts the pain of parting and lingering attachments.
5I love youback number
I love youback numberplay_arrow
A heartfelt song that expresses feelings for a cherished person
6spin; 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
7I 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
8leap day personRADWIMPS
leap day personRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A moving song that celebrates the sanctity of life and the miracle of love
9rendezvousshaitoopu
rendezvousshaitoopuplay_arrow
A heartrending song portraying the pain of heartbreak, 300 million streams
10The Door to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
The Door to TomorrowTeshima Aoiplay_arrow
Aoi Teshima’s gentle singing voice that resonates with the heart
11SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism
SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
The frustration of words that try to convey love
12Because you are hereUru
Because you are hereUruplay_arrow
Love and gratitude woven into the lyrics
13A Naked Heartaimyon
A Naked Heartaimyonplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that gently envelops the bittersweetness of love
14SparkleIkuta Rira
SparkleIkuta Riraplay_arrow
A song about overcoming the pain of heartbreak and moving toward the future
15waxing; 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
16CorrectRADWIMPS
CorrectRADWIMPSplay_arrow
An encouraging song to dispel doubts at graduation—the answer is your own
17Cinderella BoySaucy Dog
Cinderella BoySaucy Dogplay_arrow
A poignant love song that portrays the turmoil between betrayal and budding feelings of love
18LeoYuuri
LeoYuuriplay_arrow
A poignant tale of a beloved dog that portrays bonds and moments of realization