[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 Going Back] A Love Song of Regret (91–100)
Dried flowersYuuri
A poignant song that gently portrays the end of love.
It carefully weaves the complex emotions after a breakup and the lingering attachment to a former partner.
Yuuri’s delicate vocals resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in January 2022, the song struck a chord with many, surpassing 700 million streams on the charts.
It’s a track that stays close to those who’ve experienced a breakup or who can’t forget a past love.
When you can’t sort out your feelings, why not listen to this song and face your heart? It will surely give you the courage to take a new step forward.
lingering attachment; regrets; reluctance to let goDomura Riu
A song that stays with you on nights weighed down by heartbreak.
Featuring Riu Domura’s distinctive low-register vocals, this track seamlessly fuses rhythmic rap with melody.
Released in October 2019, it portrays the complexities of modern love, where social media makes it hard not to keep tabs on the other person.
While trying to accept the breakup, the lingering attachment and inner conflict are laid bare, resonating deeply with listeners.
It’s a song that gently nudges those carrying the wounds of heartbreak to keep moving forward.
Love PhotosOtsuka Ai
It was released in 2006 as Ai Otsuka’s 13th single.
The song was used as the theme for the Toei nationwide film “Heavenly Forest” (Tada, Kimi o Aishiteru), won the Gold Prize at the 48th Japan Record Awards, and was performed at the 57th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
It’s a heartrending song in which looking at photos the two of them took together brings a surge of regret after their breakup.
It’s okay.Mayo Okamoto
It was released in 1998 as Mayo Okamoto’s seventh single.
It reached No.
10 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Although they’ve broken up, the feelings of wanting to hear the person’s voice again, wanting to call them, and having countless regrets resonate in the heart along with the poignant sound of the song.
I can’t stop this sadnessAnri
It was released in 1983 as Anri’s 14th single.
It’s a bittersweet song about losing a boyfriend to a friend after introducing them.
The sorrow of losing both a friend and a lover overflows throughout.
The song is filled with regret over having introduced him to her friend.