A breakup song with great lyrics. A beautiful message that lingers in the heart.

I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko

Kyoko Koizumi – I'm Glad I Met You (Official Video)

Regarding this song, there’s a tendency to interpret it a bit conveniently, so let me explain.

In “I’m Glad I Met You,” Kyoko Koizumi sings, “We broke up, but I’m glad I met you.” But it’s not as if she felt that way from the very moment they broke up! At the time of the breakup, of course she would burst into tears whenever memories came back, or flail around in the aftermath of heartbreak with thoughts like, “Why did we have to break up? Blaming only me is just too cruel.” It’s after going through all of that and with time having passed that she can now sing, “Now I can say I’m glad I met you.”

A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly

Superfly “A Bouquet With Love” Music Video

A smash hit by Superfly, an artist celebrated for overwhelming vocal prowess and powerful, message-driven songs that naturally captivate listeners.

It’s a love song that straightforwardly expresses overflowing feelings for someone you adore, and it’s a classic especially recommended for women in their twenties who are in love.

contact lens caseSaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Contact Case” (from LIVE DVD & Blu-ray “YAON de WAOOON,” recorded at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall on April 30, 2019)

Just as you cherish and tuck away mementos, you want to gently store the pain of heartbreak in your heart.

This Saucy Dog song resonates with that feeling.

The bittersweet ache of waiting, somewhere inside, for someone who will never return, softly echoes over a calm melody.

Included on the album Salad Days, this track has been soothing the hearts of those who’ve experienced heartbreak since its release in May 2018.

Each time you notice traces of memories etched into everyday things and feel the warmth of those days again, this is a song that quietly stays by your side.

missing youTomioka Ai

Ai Tomioka – missing you (Music Video)

This song delicately portrays a bittersweet longing, and Ai Tomioka’s clear, transparent voice resonates with the heart.

The phrase “I’m missing you” repeats throughout, beautifully expressing the emotions after a breakup.

Released in September 2024, the track carefully captures the loneliness and anxiety felt in everyday life, as well as the gradually emerging resolve to look forward.

It’s perfect not only for those struggling with love, but also for moments when you want to reminisce about past relationships.

You’re sure to find parts you can relate to in the lyrics, which reflect Tomioka’s personal experiences.

Youthful RegretMatsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya – Regret of Youth (Into the Dancing Sun)

“Don’t forget me.

You can hate me or resent me, but I want you to remember me.” This is something only Yuming could write.

By the way, “regret” carries meanings in Japanese such as disappointment, lament, frustration, and remorse.

Gentle RedFukuhara Miho

Miho Fukuhara – Gentle Red

A smash-hit ballad by Miho Fukuhara, an artist whose unforgettable, powerful vocals and exceptional musical sensibility have earned her cross-generational support.

The song expresses the resolve to keep moving forward in a new environment, making it a recommended karaoke pick for women in their 20s who want a fresh mindset.

HappinessOnda Masanori

"Happiness" / Masanori Onda

Masamori Onda’s “Shiawase” is a wonderful song paired with an MV that’s heartbreakingly poignant, like a home movie of happier days.

Believe it or not, Onda was still only 19 as of 2023.

“Shiawase” is a classic breakup song that looks back on days of happiness, yet it somehow avoids any trace of the usual clichés—there’s something mysterious about it.

The scene where he writes her name in the sand, in particular, is a real tearjerker.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants a good, cathartic cry!