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[Old Love Songs] Love songs that recall a love that has ended

Deputy Editor of RAG MUSICsasashina
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

There are loves that are still ongoing, and loves that have ended but can’t be forgotten.

In this article, we’re introducing “songs of past love.”

They’re songs that make you remember and feel nostalgic about old romances—sometimes even bring you to tears with a passion that hasn’t cooled.

We’ve gathered a variety, from bright, breezy tracks that feel completely refreshed to bittersweet love songs where the wounds still don’t seem to heal.

If you’re looking for love songs that bring back memories of past relationships, be sure to give these a listen.

Take your time and lose yourself, alone, in the memories of a nostalgic love.

[Old Love Songs] Love Songs That Recall Past Relationships (91–100)

tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa

Koresawa “Tobacco” [Music Video]

tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa

The song that offers comfort to those troubled by the feeling of “If only I’d done things differently back then…” is Tobacco.

Released in 2017 by singer-songwriter Koresawa, who creates a wide range of music from cute pop to warm acoustic sounds, it features lyrics that beautifully capture the sentimental emotions of losing a lover, bringing listeners to tears.

It’s a melodic track where her powerful yet fragile vocals resonate.

If you find yourself constantly recalling exchanges with a former partner, give it a listen.

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Lemonadeyuka

Lemonade (Official Audio)

Lemonadeyuka

A bittersweet love song with a tinge of melancholy.

Set to a refreshing arrangement, its evocative melody hides a sense of wistfulness as it portrays the protagonist’s feelings at the end of a romance and the lingering afterglow.

Released digitally in September 2024 with Takahito Uchisawa of androp participating in the production, the song’s lyrics—depicting the process of looking back on a past relationship while embracing both its sweetness and its sting—have resonated with many listeners.

It’s the perfect track for anyone who’s experienced heartbreak or wants to revisit a sweet-and-sour love.

With a voice that sinks deep into the heart, it will stay right by your side.

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