Heal your heart with love ballads: A collection of pure love and heartbreak songs.

So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.

riria. / So it wasn’t me. [Music Video]

A heart-stirring ballad by Riria.

that gently embraces the delicate emotions of a woman tossed around by someone’s misleading behavior.

With a tender, translucent voice, she vividly portrays a woman who struggles with helpless longing yet cannot sever her lingering feelings.

Released digitally in October 2021, the song also drew major attention with its music video that premiered the same year.

If you sing it earnestly at karaoke, it’s sure to resonate with anyone who knows the pain of heartbreak.

It’s a song that quietly stays by the side of those facing a farewell with someone dear.

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This track is a newly produced song based on “Douse, Ai da,” which we created in collaboration with rapper Sorane.

Whereas the previous work leaned heavily into hip-hop elements, this one shifts into a gentle, heartfelt ballad.

We also trimmed detailed story descriptions to focus more on the feeling of love, making it easier to relate to.

And since there’s no rap section, it’s easier to sing at karaoke.

Alternatively, you could practice both and perform them back-to-back.

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Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu

Tearful Kiss

A bittersweet yet beautiful melody that seeps into the heart, this ballad delicately portrays the protagonist’s sorrow and lingering feelings as they face a breakup with a lover.

The emotionally rich vocals woven by Southern All Stars, together with a simple instrumental arrangement, convey the pain of heartbreak with striking clarity.

Released in July 1992, it drew major attention as the theme song for the drama “Zutto Anata ga Suki Datta.” It became Southern All Stars’ first million-selling single and won the Excellence Award at the 34th Japan Record Awards.

Whether you’re seeking to heal the sadness of parting or reminiscing about past love, this song gently stays by your side—and continues to be a source of comfort for many to this day.

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Shytopes - Rendezvous

The rock band Shytoupe, which shot to fame after going viral on social media, has become a standout act.

Their song “Rendezvous” voices the feelings of a man who’s gone through a breakup.

With deft word choice, it portrays the hollow state he’s left in after parting from a deeply loved partner and the way traces of their time together gradually disappear from his surroundings.

Men fresh from a breakup might find themselves moved to tears by how relatable it is.

The melody line, which somehow feels soothing even as it stirs up a poignant sadness, is equally captivating.

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Hane Keisuke

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Tears of MagnoliaSutādasuto☆Rebyū

Tears of Magnolia

A love ballad that sings of the profound sense of loss after losing the lover to whom eternal love was vowed.

Using the magnolia—the flower that symbolizes spring—as its motif, it beautifully depicts warm memories with a beloved person and the loneliness felt after their loss.

It was included as the first track on Stardust Revue’s album “SOLA,” released in March 1993, and was later released as a single, selling 150,000 copies.

In 2005, an acoustic version was produced for a Nikka Whisky commercial.

For those who have lost someone precious or who recall bittersweet memories in the spring season, this work will resonate deeply with your heart.

That’s all there is to it.Marushii

Marcy – It’s Just That (Official Music Video)

Be sure to check out the passionate love ballad “Tada Sore Dake no Koto ga sa” as well.

This song was produced by Marcy and has garnered attention as an insert track for the romance show “Koisuru ♥ Shūmatsu Homestay 2023 Spring ~Sweet Orange Memory~.” The lyrics depict a woman who has experienced heartbreak, looking back on the happy days the two of them spent together.

What stands out is the sprinkling of words that convey regret and a sense of putting on a brave face.

Give it a listen together with the drama-style music video featuring Rinka Kumada.

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marcy – Raspberry (Official Music Video)

Marcy is a three-piece rock band whose lyrics, delicately depicting the intricacies of the human heart that defy simple explanation, have been gaining attention not only in Japan but across Asia.

Released digitally on June 28, 2023, “Raspberry” strikes a chord with its lyrical guitar riff intro and a poignant vocal melody.

Many listeners may find themselves overlaying their own romances and memories onto the story—a love that won’t fade, even while knowing deep down it won’t be reciprocated.

It’s a bittersweet pop tune: brisk yet tinged with melancholy, with an ensemble that feels sentimental and sweet-and-sour.

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Hoshino Takashi

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