[No Going Back] A Love Song About Regret

Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri

Say goodbye to clinging love. / Matsuri (Good bye, toxic love) [Official Music Video]

This is a song by Matsuri that delicately portrays the feelings of a woman breaking free from a past dependence on love and trying to take a new step forward.

Released digitally in June 2022, it features striking lyrics about the struggle between telling herself she’s forgotten her former partner and the bittersweet memories that occasionally resurface.

The track gained popularity on TikTok and resonated with younger listeners, and a music video starring Yuu Miyazaki was also produced.

It’s a warm breakup song that offers comfort to those trying to face forward despite heartache and to those who still feel lingering attachment to past love.

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sumika / Regret [Music Video]

A bittersweet love song by sumika that empathizes with the pain of heartbreak.

Within its refreshing guitar rock sound, lingering feelings and regrets toward a former lover seep through.

The delicate lyrics portray a deep affection—wishing to hear a lover’s voice and finding even the smallest gestures endearing—resonating powerfully with listeners.

First released in June 2014 as a live-venue-exclusive work on Dress farm #1, the track was later included on the mini-album I co Y in November of the same year.

It’s a heartwarming song that stays close to those suffering from heartbreak or anyone who has experienced parting with someone dear.

I acted tough.aimyon

Aimyon “I Acted Tough” × “Fake Love Alliance” Lyric Movie

This is a song by Aimyon that portrays regrets and lingering feelings about a past love.

The lyrics resonate with anyone who has experienced “I actually loved them, but I put on a brave face and broke up.” The loneliness after the breakup and the desire to get it back are expressed straightforwardly, making you feel like you might cry as you listen.

Included on Aimyon’s debut single, this track is recommended for those who can’t forget an ex or who want to change the part of themselves that tries to act tough.

missing youTomioka Ai

Ai Tomioka – missing you (Music Video)

A bittersweet breakup song by Ai Tomioka overflowing with feelings for a loved one.

It delicately portrays the emotions of a woman who keeps thinking about her ex from Monday through Sunday.

Released in September 2024, this powerful track was written and composed by Tomioka herself.

The music video, filmed in South Korea, highlights the poignant atmosphere with its foreign cityscapes.

It’s a warm song that gently stays by your side during night walks or quiet moments.

A must-listen for anyone struggling to heal from the pain of heartbreak.

Goodbye-byeTomioka Ai

Ai Tomioka – Goodbye Bye (Music Video)

A delicate song by Ai Tomioka that sings of a love so pure it almost hurts.

The transparent vocals capture the frustrating feeling of almost closing the distance with someone, yet never quite getting there.

Even while knowing the other person has someone special, the complicated emotions of being unable to let go resonate deeply.

Released in September 2023, it captured many hearts, reaching the Top 10 on Spotify’s Viral charts in six Asian countries.

The song is memorable for its blend of English and Japanese lyrics and its catchy melodic line.

It’s a track that comforts anyone holding onto unspoken feelings for someone they love, or struggling with a love that may never come true.

tragic heroineMy Hair is Bad

My Hair is Bad – Tragic Heroine

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.

I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci

wacci “I Became Someone Else’s Girlfriend” Music Video

This is a song by wacci that sings of a woman’s aching heart as she chooses love for her own sake.

Haven’t you ever tried desperately to tuck a past relationship away as a memory, telling yourself that your current partner is more wonderful than the one you broke up with? Created by vocalist Yohei Hashiguchi, the piece skillfully contrasts a present love that makes you overreach with a past love where you could be yourself, portraying a wavering state of mind with finesse.

After its digital release in August 2018, it spread by word of mouth and became a long-running hit, surpassing 100 million streams.

Even though she’s decided they’ll never meet again, the final lines let her true feelings slip out—so real they strike straight to the heart.