[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)
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.
After a broken heartCHIHIRO
A deeply moving song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the weight of regret.
CHIHIRO’s tender yet heartrending vocals vividly capture the lingering afterglow of an unforgettable love.
Featured on the album “My Love Is Made of Tears,” released in February 2019, this track is known as one of the most striking pieces among songs that portray the complex emotions of romance.
If your heartbreak hasn’t healed, this song will surely stay by your side.
Listening through tears may gradually lighten your heart.
It’s a song that serves as emotional support—one we hope everyone carrying the sorrow of losing someone dear will hear.
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.
NAOHY
It’s a heartwarming, soul-stirring song that gently embraces the pain of heartbreak.
It sings of the sorrowful feeling when the person you care for falls in love with someone else.
Released in April 2006, this piece moved many people.
The phrase “that girl” appearing in the lyrics really hits listeners deeply.
It beautifully expresses the painful sentiment of not being able to become someone special to the other person.
HY’s gentle vocals feel like they soothe the ache in your heart.
I think it’s the perfect song for those carrying the pain of heartbreak or struggling with a love they can’t forget.
KissMACO
It’s a heartrending love song that captures deep lingering feelings and sadness for a former lover.
MACO’s gentle yet powerful vocals resonate with those who carry the pain of heartbreak.
The image of stroking the pillow where you no longer lie as the morning sun rises conveys a profound loneliness.
Included on the debut album “FIRST KISS,” released in November 2015, the song reached as high as No.
5 on the Oricon charts.
It’s best enjoyed on nights spent alone in your room, with memories quietly overflowing.
Surely, the sadness will begin to heal little by little.
tragic heroineMy Hair is Bad
My Hair is Bad sings candidly about the pain of love.
This song, released in February 2024, is a heartbreak track that captures the complex emotions after a breakup, filled with wistfulness and that tight squeeze in your chest.
It portrays the lingering attachment that makes you visit your ex’s place even after parting.
Packed with those bittersweet feelings, it’s a song that evokes breakup memories many people can relate to.
Released in back-to-back weeks alongside “Freedom and Hysteria,” it also drew attention for its music video.
Recommended for anyone who’s experienced heartbreak or is looking for a poignant, aching song.