Songs to listen to when you want to get back together: love songs that will tie the red string again

If tomorrow comesJUJU with JAY’ED

If Tomorrow Comes by JUJU with JAY'ED

A song JUJU released in 2009 as a double-vocal collaboration with JAY’ED.

It sings of a powerful love: if tomorrow must come after parting with someone precious, then I want to stay together, to hold you, even one second longer.

At the time of its release, it reached No.

1 on many music streaming services.

I long to see you now.MISIA

MISIA – Aitakute Ima (Official HD Music Video)

It’s a gem of a ballad by MISIA that sings not only of the living, but of the “now” of those who lost their lives.

The lyrics, infused with thoughts for those who died in war, resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in December 2009, it was also used as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama JIN.

It’s said that MISIA wrote the lyrics inspired by her visit to the Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots.

This song is perfect for anyone carrying the sorrow of losing someone dear or the aching wish to meet them once more.

Heaven Only KnowsCHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY “Heaven Only Knows” Official Video

A song released by CHEMISTRY in 2018 as their second single after restarting, it sings about the reason they broke up with a former lover—something no one will ever know, known only to God.

The music video, in which the “past self” repeatedly passes the current self, is also striking.

DIAMOND SKINGLAY

GLAY / DIAMOND SKIN

GLAY has many songs that sing of warm love for lovers, friends, and family, but in this track released in 2013, they take on the taboo theme of an affair.

Yet the dynamic of the two, burdened with complicated feelings and still repeating fruitless nights, also overlaps with couples on the verge of a half-hearted reconciliation.

The Last NightAikawa Nanase

Last Night / Aikawa Nanase

It was released in 1996 as the coupling track to Nanase Aikawa’s third single, “LIKE A HARD RAIN.” The lyrics were written by Nanase Aikawa, with composition and arrangement by Tetsurō Oda.

Although Nanase Aikawa is strongly associated with a rock image, this song is a feminine piece that overflows with the bittersweet feelings of a woman still longing for someone she loves.

Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)

"The Voice of the Sea" Full ver. / Urashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani) [Official]

This song features a gentle melody reminiscent of Okinawan scenery and Kenta Kiritani’s tender vocals that resonate deeply.

As you listen to the sounds of nature, you can feel the emotions of thinking about someone important who is far away.

It became a hot topic through au’s “Santaro” commercial series and was released on CD in December 2015.

Furthermore, it received the Excellence Award at the 58th Japan Record Awards, making it a beloved track for many.

This piece is especially recommended for those who feel the ache of distance from someone dear.

It’s also wonderful to listen to while taking deep breaths in nature.

The Day I Became a JewelBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “The Day It Became a Jewel”

This song, tinged with sadness yet filled with hope, sings of the longing to rekindle a relationship.

While carrying the sorrow of losing someone precious, it depicts holding on to the bond with that person like a cherished gem in one’s heart.

Included on the album “Butterflies,” released in February 2016, and featured in a Calpis Water commercial, this track is perfect for those who have experienced heartbreak or are trying to move past a farewell with someone important.

Though it embraces loneliness and uncertainty about the future, it gives the courage to keep looking ahead and moving forward—a soul-stirring piece that lingers in the heart.