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.
Playlist
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Maplesupittsu |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting the protagonist accepting the pain of parting and moving forward. |
| 2 | Unfit to be a loverKoresawa |  play_arrow | A heartfelt cry depicting the anguish of heartbreak and self-reflection |
| 3 | GraduationMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song depicting changes in relationships and farewells |
| 4 | Happy Endingback number |  play_arrow | Portraying the pain of a broken heart and the poignancy of parting |
| 5 | First loveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Utada Hikaru’s masterpiece that sings of the pain of parting and of growth |
| 6 | Romance and LoveSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad that depicts the resolve to part ways |
| 7 | Until the day I can no longer rememberback number |  play_arrow | A heartrending ballad that sings of the pain and sense of loss of a broken heart. |
| 8 | You, him, me, and herBreathe |  play_arrow | A song about a heart wavering from friendship to love |
| 9 | I got a boyfriend/girlfriend.My Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | Between lingering feelings for a past lover and the start of a new romance |
| 10 | Love sicknessaiko |  play_arrow | A poignant masterpiece that sings of the pain of love |
| 11 | not enoughwacci |  play_arrow | A bittersweet breakup song about parting ways with the one you love |
| 12 | the absolute worstMarushii |  play_arrow | The pain of a betrayed love and the complex emotions that come with it |
| 13 | change of heartindigo la End |  play_arrow | A song that sings of the joys and anxieties of love |
| 14 | Dried flowersYuuri |  play_arrow | The Appeal of Breakup Songs and Moving Music |
| 15 | whiteoutreGretGirl |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the heartache of being betrayed by her |
| 16 | wishsumika |  play_arrow | The bittersweet love of a woman who was abandoned |
| 17 | I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci |  play_arrow | The emotional turmoil of realizing your ex’s good qualities after a breakup |
| 18 | I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s heartbreak songs have become a social phenomenon |
| 19 | fishback number |  play_arrow | A wistful love song by back number |
| 20 | You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn |  play_arrow | Are-kun’s heartbreak song is super relatable. |
| 21 | 17 monthsaiko |  play_arrow | An introduction to Aiko’s emotionally expressive songs |
| 22 | SaudadePorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | A poignant song imbued with feelings of nostalgia |
| 23 | NAOHY |  play_arrow | A poignant song themed around HY’s unrequited love |
| 24 | Song of the Eternal NightKamisama wa saikoro o furanai |  play_arrow | A heartrending breakup song that portrays the pain of someone you loved drifting away. |
| 25 | Blue BenchSasuke |  play_arrow | A signature song by Sasuke that evokes nostalgia for the change of heart with a former lover. |
| 26 | even ifHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A heartfelt wish of unrequited love |
| 27 | handsKōda Kumi |  play_arrow | Kumi Koda’s classic songs to listen to after a heartbreak |
| 28 | You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ career history and characteristics |
| 29 | Love DrizzleShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | Shonan no Kaze’s 8th single “Koi Shigure” |
| 30 | I love you. A hundred regretsSonar Pocket |  play_arrow | Sonapoke is a popular male group known for love songs. |
| 31 | Yozora. feat. Haji→miwa |  play_arrow | miwa, a singer-songwriter from Hayama, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| 32 | I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Recommendation: Don’t fall in love anymore |
| 33 | Sakura ~I’m glad I met you~RSP |  play_arrow | RSP is a vocal group. |
| 34 | I don’t like it.yangusukinii |  play_arrow | The heartrending feelings of a woman who can’t forget a past love |
| 35 | Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai | play_arrow | I can’t help but cry whenever I remember that unforgettable love… |
| 36 | Flowers blooming in the night skyMEGARYU |  play_arrow | MEGARYU is a two-member reggae unit from Gifu Prefecture. |
| 37 | OverMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr. Children’s popularity comes from their vocal ability and lyrical expressiveness. |
| 38 | the red threadKobukuro |  play_arrow | Kobukuro is a musical duo. |
| 39 | fireworksSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | Heartbreak songs by Sandaime J Soul Brothers are popular |
| 40 | non-lie heartTani Yuuki |  play_arrow | A poignant song that expresses the pain and inner conflict of heartbreak |
| 41 | Don’t mess with me.haruna. |  play_arrow | Express the pain of parting through emotional rock |
| 42 | Bad personsenritsu kannano |  play_arrow | A bittersweet unrequited love song depicting the turmoil and regret of a forbidden romance |
| 43 | If there’s a “see you”Mirei Touyama |  play_arrow | A heartbreak song. A poignant track that sings of gratitude and regret. |
| 44 | To you who didn’t choose meKoresawa |  play_arrow | A song that powerfully expresses the complex emotions of heartbreak |
| 45 | habit of laughingIgarashi Haru |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that portrays the pain of an unforgettable love |
| 46 | Regretsumika |  play_arrow | sumika’s heartbreak song |
| 47 | Goodbye, my loverKoresawa |  play_arrow | A love ballad that delicately depicts the pain of heartbreak |
| 48 | Even if you went and became somebody’s damn girlfriendtensai bando |  play_arrow | A piano breakup song that portrays unchanging feelings |
| 49 | Just… I miss youEXILE |  play_arrow | EXILE’s classic song about feelings for someone they can’t meet |
| 50 | letterHY |  play_arrow | Regret and growth after heartbreak, feelings for the other person |
| 51 | If it’s not youKG |  play_arrow | A solo project of love songs by Koh |
| 52 | by next timeaiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s breakup songs heal the pain of the heart |
| 53 | For those who have had their hearts broken by someone they love deeplyerica |  play_arrow | I regret the love that has ended, but the mos… |
| 54 | Day of Tearslecca |  play_arrow | Reggae singer and Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly member |
| 55 | I acted tough.aimyon |  play_arrow | The courage to overcome the pain of heartbreak and to challenge love once again |
| 56 | Love storyAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | An introduction to a classic song by Namie Amuro that centers on the theme of a change of heart. |
| 57 | Thanks, even though I really hate you.Aoyama Teruma |  play_arrow | Thelma Aoyama used to have a more natural and demure image than she does now. |
| 58 | I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog |  play_arrow | Saucy Dog’s songs about heartbreak and lingering feelings |
| 59 | Tulipindigo la End |  play_arrow | The beauty of the pain and fragility of a love born from heartbreak… |
| 60 | Liaratarayo |  play_arrow | Delicately portraying the complex emotions of parting |
| 61 | misfortuneren |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the wavering emotions right after a breakup |
| 62 | Changing seasonsren |  play_arrow | Express the pain of heartbreak in lyrics that people can empathize with |
| 63 | I can’t bring myself to hate (you/it).ren |  play_arrow | That heartbreaking feeling of not being able to hate them... |
| 64 | worst; minimum; the lowest; awfulren |  play_arrow | The pain of breaking up due to a lover’s betrayal |
| 65 | The end of love comes surprisingly quietly.Ketsumeishi |  play_arrow | A gentle love song, different from Ketsumeishi’s dirty-minded persona. |
| 66 | calm (of the sea), lull; Nagi (a Japanese given name)Marushii |  play_arrow | Gently enveloping the loneliness after a breakup and the resolve to grow… |
| 67 | You at your worstHamano Haruki |  play_arrow | The complexities of a woman trying to recover from the pain of heartbreak… |
| 68 | But,Takase Tōya & Ren |  play_arrow | A song that delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment |
| 69 | Karakuri Pierrot40mP |  play_arrow | A heartrending breakup song that expresses the pain of heartbreak |
| 70 | After a broken heartCHIHIRO |  play_arrow | A song about the feelings right after a heartbreak. Why is it me… |
| 71 | SAYONARADREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | By DREAMS COME TRUE’s pa… |
| 72 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | A message to the beloved who has left me... |
| 73 | AnswerHY |  play_arrow | The importance of growth and kindness learned from heartbreak |
| 74 | makeupMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | Three-piece rock band, My Hair… |
| 75 | phantom / illusion / vision / fantasyMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | A searing pain of heartbreak swaying between dream and reality… |
| 76 | evening primroseNovelbright |  play_arrow | Organize your feelings with songs that empathize with the sorrow of heartbreak |
| 77 | Oh no.Ren |  play_arrow | ReN’s heartbreak song expresses the bittersweetness of spring |
| 78 | Heartbreak ~Are you happy now?~Sonar Pocket |  play_arrow | The pain of realizing a sense of loss as time passes |
| 79 | Even love songs have their eras.This is LAST |  play_arrow | Depicting the turmoil between a premonition of parting and yearning love |
| 80 | I loved (it/you)erica |  play_arrow | A very sad song about the day I got my heart broken… |
| 81 | Last SongfatmanP |  play_arrow | A song that sings of the bittersweet pain of heartbreak |
| 82 | SoulmateYuika |  play_arrow | While looking back on the memories the two of them have built up… |
| 83 | Because I fell in loveaimyon |  play_arrow | Even after my unrequited love ended, I can’t forget these feelings of love… |
| 84 | I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo |  play_arrow | Introduction to a song that portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 85 | I didn’t want to know, if it meant losing it.atarayo |  play_arrow | The struggle of a love where your feelings won’t stop even after being betrayed |
| 86 | Only I liked it.suisou gurashi |  play_arrow | A Heartbreak Song from Life in a Fish Tank |
| 87 | Everyday Revolutionneguse. |  play_arrow | A delicate portrayal of the pain of heartbreak that resonates in Neguse’s heart… |
| 88 | Freedom Lolitanejishiki |  play_arrow | A song that expresses the complex emotions of a farewell |
| 89 | Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri |  play_arrow | The feelings of a woman trying to move forward and break free from the pain of heartbreak |
| 90 | liarmezame P |  play_arrow | A straightforward song that coolly sings about heartbreak |
| 91 | So it wasn’t me, huh.riria. |  play_arrow | Lilia’s heartbreak song resonates with the younger generation |
| 92 | Chocolate Meltdownjigu |  play_arrow | A love song with a heartbreak vibe that evokes the end of a romance |
| 93 | Goodbye, Flower Thiefmeru |  play_arrow | The sad love life of a man who keeps having unrequited crushes |
| 94 | I don’t want to see you; I want to see you.Ueno Yūka |  play_arrow | Express the bittersweet emotions of heartbreak through a piano ballad |
| 95 | youKōda Kumi |  play_arrow | The winter cold and breaking up with him have made time stop... |
| 96 | neurosishachiya nanashi |  play_arrow | The pain and anger of parting from a loved one |
| 97 | Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana |  play_arrow | Her feelings for the man she had loved so much overflowed... |
| 98 | never againBENI |  play_arrow | BENI performs a song with Japanese lyrics in the PV |
| 99 | I just had a love sadder than anyone else’s.Flower |  play_arrow | Introduction to Flower's heartbreak songs |
| 100 | Real ValentineEXILE ATSUSHI |  play_arrow | ATSUSHI is attractive for his gap |
| 101 | Beyond the Night SkySMAP |  play_arrow | SMAP's classic song 'Yozora no Mukō' |