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

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