A breakup song by a Japanese girls’ band

MPRINCESS PRINCESS

[Tonight, Birth! Music Champ] “M” (PRINCESS PRINCESS) / Sumina Maruyama (Maruyama Sumina)

A quintessential song by the well-known PRINCESS PRINCESS.

It’s a classic that has been covered and passed down by many artists, including Takeshi Tsuruno.

The lyrics depict a love that lingers on despite the passing seasons.

Many can relate to the “we broke up but I still can’t delete their number from my contacts” feeling.

Cold Flowerthe brilliant green

the brilliant green – Cold Flower (Live)

A weighty song that sings of an intense love and its end.

While many breakup songs are bright or sorrowful ballads, this track carries a distinctly mature air, and listening to it when you’re crushed by heartbreak might pull you into a negative mood.

It’s a breakup song for those who want to sink all the way down.

sly personTETORA

TETORA - Cunning Person (Official Music Video)

This is a song by TETORA that vividly portrays the emptiness of being suddenly dumped by someone you loved—a deeply unfair situation.

The unadorned three-piece sound paired with vocals that feel like sobbing turns those aimless emotions straight into sound, leaving a strong impression.

In just about two minutes, the very moment a romance ends is condensed.

The track was included on the single “East Hills,” released in April 2019, and later featured on the acclaimed album “From a Corner of the Classroom,” which won the Tower Records Recommen Award 2019.

If you’re carrying the pain of an unforgettable love, this song will speak for your feelings.

On a quiet night when you want to linger in your own melancholy, why not give it a listen?

Kiseki RushGIRLFRIEND

GIRLFRIEND / Kiseki Rush MUSIC VIDEO

This is a cheer song by GIRLFRIEND, a girls’ band from Osaka.

While it’s an anthem of support, it’s also an unrequited love song that turns thoughts toward a guy who’s doing his best.

It’s an uplifting track that makes you believe in miracles and want to keep trying.

They’re a group of four still very young girls, so I hope they keep charging forward, believing in miracles!

The season of farewellSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Season of Goodbyes”

A love song about a crush on an admired upperclassman, sung by the skilled three-piece band SHISHAMO.

Though the senior graduated before she could say anything, it beautifully captures a woman’s heart that refuses to let the love end.

The repeated phrase “senpai” in the chorus is filled with her feelings.

dilemmaspeena

speena – Dilemma

It’s a heartrending, maddening breakup song that pines for a past lover.

The lyrics have a vibe similar to what we’d now call “menhera,” but paired with a catchy yet wistful tune, it really hits you in the chest.

It didn’t quite become a hit, but even now, it’s a masterpiece.

I want to burn out.Kino Kohoteru

Kino no Ko Hotel “I Want to Burn Out” PV Full – kinocohotel –

A very psychedelic love song by Kinoko Hotel, whose members all sport mushroom cuts.

It’s a rock number with an addictive melody that also evokes classic Showa-era kayōkyoku.

The mature lyrics, which portray the feelings of a forward, assertive woman, are also a highlight.