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

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.

Good-bye, My LoveAn Ruisu

Good-bye My Love ’91

In adult relationships, how you handle the end reveals a person’s character, doesn’t it? “Goodbye, My Love” is a wonderful breakup song about a relationship between two adults coming to an end.

Its lyrics express the feeling: “Parting is truly painful, but I will walk my path and you will walk yours.

And I won’t forget you.

Be happy.”

Cold fireworksKami ga nokoshita yume o kuu.

“Aiso Hanabi” — Devouring the dreams left behind by the gods. Official Music Video

This song is a heartbreaking breakup ballad that overlays the dazzling burst of fireworks with a love coming to an end.

Though they stand side by side, their hearts no longer connect.

That frustrating relationship is portrayed against the backdrop of a late summer night.

The emotional vocals convey the painfully raw feeling of wanting to cling to memories while knowing there’s no going back.

It resonates deeply with anyone carrying an unforgettable love.

GarnetOku Hanako

Garnet

A signature song by Hanako Oku, chosen as the theme for the smash-hit animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.

Its poignant lyrics and piano tones are captivating, evoking memories of days gone by as if they were right before your eyes.

Oku’s clear, transparent vocals gently permeate the heart.

Though we can no longer meet, the song expresses gratitude for a encounter that made the self stronger, offering not only solace from heartbreak but also the strength to move forward.

Released in July 2006, the song won the Best Theme Song (Film) at the Heisei Anime Song Awards.

For those who want to overcome a painful farewell and step into the future with beautiful memories, this song will gently nudge you forward.

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!

Only I liked it.suisou gurashi

Suysougurashi 'I Was the Only One Who Loved It.' Official Music Video

A heartbreak song by suisougurasu that delicately portrays the ache and lingering attachment of love.

Eye’s clear, translucent vocals beautifully capture the painful feeling of being left behind while the other person moves on to their next romance.

Many listeners will relate to the lyrics, which depict how a casual message from the person you like can throw your heart into turmoil.

Released in September 2021, this song is sure to resonate with anyone who can’t forget someone they love or is suffering from a love they can’t let go of.