Change of Heart: A love song expressing the bittersweet feeling of falling for someone new
There are times when the feelings of someone you liked start to drift away, when they have a change of heart—or when you yourself do.
In love, there may be no experience more painful than that.
You were chatting with smiles just yesterday, but today they won’t even meet your eyes.
When you notice such a change in the other person—or in yourself—what feelings well up inside you? In this article, we’ll explore various forms of parting through songs that sing of changing hearts and the pain of heartbreak.
Songs that stay close to your sadness, songs that vent your anger, songs that help you look forward… You’re sure to find one that speaks for your feelings.
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[Change of Heart] A love song that sings of the bittersweet feeling when the person you love has changed (21–30)
Love DrizzleShonan no Kaze
Shonan no Kaze is a four-member reggae group.
Koi Shigure is their eighth single.
Released in 2008, it’s a song loved by many.
It was their first love song since the famous Junrenka.
I love you. A hundred regretsSonar Pocket
Sonar Pocket is a three-member male group formed in 2005.
They are reportedly affiliated with the talent agency TV Asahi Music.
Among fans, they are commonly referred to as “Sonapoke.” Their love songs are highly popular.
[Change of Heart] A Love Song That Sings of the Bittersweet Feeling When the Person You Love Changes (31–40)
Yozora. feat. Haji→miwa
Miwa is a singer-songwriter from Kanagawa Prefecture.
More specifically, she hails from Hayama, known for its Imperial Villa.
It sounds like she grew up in a truly wonderful place.
Her straightforward lyrics may well come from the free and open way she was raised.
I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki
Among the many masterpieces by Noriyuki Makihara, isn’t “I Won’t Fall in Love Again” the one that’s beloved across generations? It’s a song I recommend to anyone who, though saddened by a partner’s change of heart, wants to keep looking forward and move on.
Sakura ~I’m glad I met you~RSP
RSP is a vocal group consisting of Ai and Saki.
“Sakura ~Anata ni Aete Yokatta~” is their sixth single.
Although they disbanded in 2013, they’re a group that makes you wish you could have heard even more of their singing.
I don’t like it.yangusukinii
A four-piece rock band formed by members who met on social media, Young Skinny sings a song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of a woman who can’t forget an old love.
She’s thrown away all the mementos to move on to her next relationship, yet the memories alone won’t fade, and they resurface in unexpected moments—an experience many of us have had.
The more you think, “I’ve already forgotten,” the more the memories cling to you.
It’s a heartbreak song that gently tells those who wonder, “Why do I keep dwelling on this?” that they’re not alone and that it’s going to be okay.
Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
‘Yona Uta’ is a song that portrays the aching feeling of shedding tears whenever you recall an unforgettable love.
The melody alone can move you to tears, but the lyrics—expressing the longing to touch the person you love once more—are truly painful and heartrending.
There are many ways to interpret how the lovers part, so it will likely resonate with many people currently experiencing unrequited love.
Although it’s a heartbreak song because it suggests you can no longer meet the one you love, it’s also a track I recommend to anyone who can’t give up on their feelings.
