[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 about regret (71–80)
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.
Two ShadowsNovelbright
In love, trying to forget your current romance and face forward might, in a sense, be a form of self-deception.
Novelbright’s “Two Shadows” sings about a love that still lingers.
A love that creates inner conflict—like, “Forgetting feels like running away, but I hate that I can’t move forward either”—is truly cruel, isn’t it?
evening primroseNovelbright
After a sudden breakup with a lover, the one who was unilaterally dumped often finds it hard to escape from the memories, right? Novelbright’s “Tsukimisou” gently accompanies those painful feelings.
It expresses, in a straightforward way, the heart-wrenching sorrow of being left alone.
You can almost feel the warmth of the lover you’ll never sense again, making the loneliness feel all the more real.
On nights when you can’t help but dwell on regrets—like wishing you’d been more honest back then—listen to this song, have a good cry, and little by little sort through your feelings.
Curse of LoveSG
It’s a striking song with a wistful melody and lyrics that seep into the heart.
Centered on the end of love and lingering attachment, it delicately portrays a mind caught in past memories.
Released in February 2024, this track features SG’s vocals, which powerfully stir listeners’ emotions.
Included on the album “Curse of Love,” it’s perfect for those who want to heal the pain of a breakup or who have experienced an unforgettable romance.
Best enjoyed alone on a quiet night, it will surely stay close to your heart.
Heartbreak ~Are you happy now?~Sonar Pocket
It portrays how, at first after the breakup you felt nothing, but as time passed you became aware of the deep sense of loss within you.
By the time you realized it, you couldn’t go back to how things were then, and all you could do was worry about whether that person is happy now—the pain of that is depicted.
Even love songs have their eras.This is LAST
This song portrays a bittersweet heart that can’t stop thinking about the other person, even as a sense of an impending breakup sets in.
The lyrics, emblematic of modern views on love, pierce the heart.
Hiding phone screens, seeing each other less—these subtle details delicately depict a relationship growing cold.
The pure plea of “Please stay by my side” is painfully earnest.
It’s a track for those who chose to part ways yet still suffer because they’re in love.
You’ll surely find something to relate to.