[Old Love Songs] Love songs that recall a love that has ended
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.
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[Old Love Songs] Love songs that recall a finished romance (81–90)
MemoriesHanbaato Hanbaato
Here’s a song from a male-female duo with a tender yet heartrending voice.
Both the lyrics and the melody are filled with melancholy, so it’s perfect for when you want to sink into your feelings.
It’s a story of a love that can no longer come true—I wish I could see what happens next, even if only in a dream.
MPurinsesu Purinsesu
This is a touching song by PRINCESS PRINCESS that sings of the bittersweet feelings after breaking up with a lover.
The lingering attachment of the protagonist is expressed through lyrics that tighten the chest.
After being included on the 1988 album “LET’S GET CRAZY,” it was released as a single the following year.
It was also used in the NHK morning drama series “Dandan,” moving the hearts of many.
For those suffering from heartbreak, and even for anyone who has lost someone dear, this song may awaken emotions deep within.
AitaiKato Miria
Singer-songwriter Miliyah Kato, known as the queen of heartbreak songs, has healed the wounded hearts of many women.
Released in 2011, “Aitai” is a love song that sings of lingering feelings for an ex who has come to love someone else, or an unbreakable longing for someone already taken.
It’s imbued with the painful sentiment that “we can’t even meet anymore.” Even nearly ten years after its release, it remains so popular that it was chosen for a performance on THE FIRST TAKE.
It’s recommended for when you want to dwell in lingering attachment.
If there’s a “see you”Mirei Touyama
A song that delivers bittersweet lingering feelings straight to you with a clear, translucent voice.
While accepting the pain of heartbreak, the lyrics expressing gratitude toward a former lover resonate deeply.
Mirei Toyama sings it with her own interpretation while honoring the original song’s worldview.
Released digitally in August 2021, the track was also performed on her live tour and became a hot topic among fans.
It’s recommended for those who can’t forget someone even after a romance has ended.
It will stay close to the complex emotions that arise after a breakup.
Full of memoriesH₂O
A smash hit by H2O released in 1983.
Its catchy vibe is familiar even to those who aren’t from that generation, and listening to it brings back a fresh, innocent feeling.
As a love song, it feels like the theme is first love—maybe it carries the faint longings and pure emotions we had as children.
The lyrics are story-like and easy to visualize, making it a perfect fit for a romance between a younger woman and an older man.
The fleeting atmosphere and sense of sparkle are heart-fluttering.
