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

A collection of songs with the theme of “getting back together,” filled with the longing to try again with the person you loved so much.

From tear-jerking breakup songs that wish to return to those days, to tracks that depict actually rekindling a relationship, it’s packed with the reconciliation songs everyone’s listening to! Each song has lyrics that will deeply resonate with anyone hoping to reunite, so listen while reflecting on the memories you share with your partner.

May you, who are troubled by love, be tied once more by the red thread to the person you adore, and enjoy days of happiness.

Songs to listen to when you want to get back together: love songs that will tie the red string again (21–30)

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DISH// (Takumi Kitamura) – Neko / THE FIRST TAKE
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Its warm, gentle melody and highly relatable lyrics depicting a bittersweet reunion are especially captivating.

In fact, Aimyon wrote both the lyrics and the music.

It’s a truly beautiful masterpiece that resonates deeply.

Many of you may have heard the one-take performance on YouTube’s THE FIRST TAKE channel, where you can simply enjoy the purity of the vocals.

Sung by DISH//, with actor Takumi Kitamura as the lead vocalist, the song was included on the single released in 2017 as the coupling track to “Bokutachi ga Yarimashita.” In 2020, the song experienced a revival hit after its popularity surged again on YouTube.

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AAA / "Before the Goodbye" Music Video
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AAA, who announced they would suspend activities at the end of 2020, released their 42nd single “Sayonara no Mae ni” in 2014—a song that portrays the complexities of romantic feelings.

There are things you don’t notice when you’re happy together, but realize only after someone is gone.

It’s filled with the many regrets of “I should’ve done that” or “I wish I had said that,” capturing a deeply bittersweet mood.

And yet, it has a certain freshness to it, making it a breakup song that somehow feels clear and refreshing to listen to.

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A song released by Spitz in 1993 as their seventh single.

It sings about setting off for a new place—how the time the two of them spent together slowly turns into memories, yet the smile they always watched will never be forgotten.

The beautiful piano tones and the gently wavering guitar sounds make this track unforgettable.

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Mr.Children “Shirushi” Music Video (Short ver.)
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Mr.Children is a band loved by people of all ages and genders.

Their song “Shirushi” was released in 2006 as Mr.Children’s 29th single.

It served as the theme song for the drama “14-year-old Mother,” which starred Mirai Shida and became a hot topic for its shocking content.

The song gently and carefully reflects on one’s feelings toward someone they’ve parted with—revisiting memories, confirming emotions, and digging deeper into love.

It’s a song that makes you feel, from the bottom of your heart, just how much you love the other person.

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A song written as the theme for the film Solanin.

It enjoys strong support from ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION fans and is known as one of their popular tracks.

The lyrics, which portray the fleeting nature of youth and the sorrow of parting while expressing a resolve to keep looking forward, are especially striking.

Released digitally in March 2010 and as a single in June of the same year, the song also drew attention for being performed in the film by lead actress Aoi Miyazaki.

It’s a perfect song for those who are reminiscing about the past yet ready to take a step into the future.

Give it a listen and you may find the time you share with someone precious feels even more irreplaceable.

Song for…HY

When it comes to heartbreak songs and bittersweet love songs, HY is a name that always comes up.

While 366 Days and NAO are famous signature tracks, this song, Song for…, is also a number brimming with the feelings of being in love and a heartrending love story.

The lyrics, which can be heard as telling of an unrequited love or feelings that mustn’t be known to others, bring tears and convey a deep sadness.

It’s no exaggeration to say there’s no salvation here; the fact that the singer themselves knows the love won’t come true only heightens the poignancy.

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Takuya Takase, Ren / Demo, (Official Music Video)
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This is a collaboration track by Toya Takase and Ren that poignantly sings of heartbreak and lingering attachment.

The repeated phrases carry the complex feelings of being unable to accept a breakup.

Released in December 2023 and included on Toya Takase’s second album, “Ai℃,” the song pairs gentle piano and acoustic guitar accompaniment with delicately expressive vocals that resonate deeply.

It’s a heartwarming ballad that offers comfort to those who can’t forget someone important or who are hoping to reconcile—why not take the time to listen closely?