A bittersweet song I’d recommend for Instagram Reels BGM

When you’re watching Instagram Reels, all kinds of moments flow by in the videos, right?

There are all sorts—from ones that make you laugh to ones that move you.

So this time, I’ve put together a collection of bittersweet songs you can use for your Instagram Reels.

Even within “bittersweet,” each song has its own flavor—like parting or setting off on a new journey—so I’d be happy if you choose from the songs I’m about to introduce to match the kind of Reel you want to make.

They also work great as background music, so be sure to try using them in your Reel posts!

Alright, let’s get started.

Playlist

A bittersweet song I’d recommend for Instagram Reels BGM
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Bye by meVaundy		Find the courage to let go of the past with this bittersweet song
2	Only a single voicerokudenashi		A song that resonated with people through its heartfelt lyrics
3	LemonYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s wistful songs are gaining popularity.
4	rendezvousshaitoopu		A bittersweet love song is creating buzz, surpassing 100 million plays on Reels.
5	Please forget it.Yorushika		Yorushika’s vocals and lyrics are captivating.
6	Because you are hereUru		Songs that beautifully sing about bittersweet moments resonate in the heart.
7	A 3 o’clock kissrokudenashi		Bittersweet love, regret and gratitude for the breakup
8	spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota		A moving song that touches the heart and the scenes of nature
9	To new loversback number		Bittersweet unrequited youth, a heart trembling with love
10	Until the day I can no longer rememberback number		The heartrending love songs by back number are moving.
11	JANE DOEYonezu Kenshi, Utada Hikaru		The first collaboration theme song by Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada
12	calm (of the sea), lull; Nagi (a Japanese given name)Marushii		A heartrending breakup song resonates with the heart
13	Cassis orangeLaughing Hick		A woman's emotions wavering between dreams and reality
14	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		A poignant classic that portrays the end of youth, expressing emotions with profound depth
15	Stars swimmakaroni enpitsu		A classic song by Macaroni Enpitsu about a heartrending love
16	Flavor Of LifeUtada Hikaru		A bittersweet love song, a timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart
17	evening primroseNovelbright		A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and bittersweet feelings
18	The Door to TomorrowTeshima Aoi		Aoi Teshima’s gentle singing voice that resonates with the heart
19	Pointillism Song (feat. Sonoko Inoue)Mrs. GREEN APPLE		A bittersweet love story at the end of summer
20	Blue JeansHANA		The Appeal of HANA, a Girls’ Group Formed Through an Audition
21	blueyung kai		A love song by Young Kai, popular in DIY music
22	Everyday lifeOfisharu Higedan Dism		A song depicting everyday despair and small salvations