[No Going Back] A Love Song About Regret
You might have regrets too—like breaking up with someone you loved, or giving up before confessing your feelings.
People often say “There’s no use crying over spilt milk,” but once it’s over, you can’t help thinking, “I should have done this,” or “I wish I’d done that.” In this article, we’re introducing love songs about regret that we hope you’ll listen to.
We’ve gathered many tracks—from songs that express a heart weighed down by regret to ones that try to move forward despite the remorse—so give them a listen if you’d like.
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[No Turning Back] A Love Song of Regret (61–70)
ButterflyKōda Kumi
It’s a song from a woman’s perspective that makes you feel like you can move forward strongly no matter how much you regret.
Its appeal lies in the lyrics that make you believe you can always move on, even if you have regrets, paired with a passionate melody.
The music video, which captures Kumi Koda in her prime, is also great.
Recommended for anyone going through a rocky romance.
lingering loveKitatani Ruki
A song by Ruki Kitaya that delicately portrays lingering attachment and bittersweetness after a love has ended.
The protagonist’s emotions, as they try over and over in dreams to start again, are deeply moving.
Their search for the reason behind the “change of heart,” and the inability to forget the final moment, come across almost painfully.
Released in January 2023, this piece showcases the depth of Kitaya’s musicality.
While holding the pain of heartbreak, it gently encourages those who are trying to move forward.
It’s a song I especially recommend to anyone who has just gone through a breakup or is feeling the loneliness of losing someone important.
You have no eye for it.Ansako
A song that vividly brings to mind a woman walking with tears in her eyes, clutching a convenience-store-bought drink in one hand.
The pain of heartbreak, self-loathing, and tangled emotions are woven with delicate words.
The wavering feelings caught between “I still love you” and the reality of “it’s over” resonate deeply with listeners.
Included on Ansako’s second album, “No Make, Story,” this track became a long-running seller for over half a year after its release and struck a chord with many.
It’s a warm song that offers comfort to those suffering the sting of a breakup or blaming themselves.
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.
Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
Yona-ga Uta depicts a bittersweet state of mind—tears welling up whenever a love you can’t forget comes to mind.
The melody alone can move you to tears, but the lyrics, which express the longing to touch the one you love just once more, are truly painful and heartrending.
The way the lovers part can be interpreted in many ways, so it may resonate with many people who are currently in unrequited love.
Although it is a heartbreak song that laments no longer being able to see the person you love, it’s also a track I’d recommend to anyone who can’t give up on their love.
Lovers AgainEXILE
Released in 2007 as EXILE’s 22nd single.
The song was used in the KDDI “au × EXILE Chapter 2 Campaign” commercial and reached a total of 7 million downloads through digital distribution.
It’s a heartrending love song filled with memories of an unforgettable former lover and the regret that followed their breakup.
I just had a love sadder than anyone else’s.Flower
No matter how deeply you’re connected at heart, there are relationships that just aren’t acceptable in society.
You might even catch yourself thinking, “If only we’d met at a different time…” Flower’s 2016 release, ‘I Just Had a Sadder Love Than Anyone Else,’ sings about a strong woman who brings an end to a love that can’t go anywhere.
When two people are in love, cutting those feelings off isn’t easy.
But if you fall for someone who’s already with somebody, it may be hard to truly feel happiness yourself.
When you seriously think about your own happiness, you’ll probably find the answer—and the courage—rising up within you, just like the song’s protagonist.
