[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 Way Back] A Love Song of Regret (21–30)
love hangover7co
A poignant pop number that portrays the bittersweet resolve to forget a lover whose heart has drifted away.
Released in March 2025 after going viral on TikTok, the song features 7co’s delicate vocals, expressing an undying love even amid the monotony of everyday life, tightening listeners’ chests with emotion.
It’s a track that stands beside anyone trying to move forward while carrying the pain of heartbreak.
flower fortune-tellingVaundy
This is a song by Vaundy that highlights poignant emotions, themed around the end of a romance and lingering attachment.
It artfully captures the feelings swaying between reason and emotion with a skillful melody, and gently portrays a fleeting love centered on fate and fortune-telling.
Released digitally in July 2021, it drew significant attention as the theme song for the NTV drama “My Dearest, My Killer” (Boku no Satsui ga Koi wo Shita), was later included on the album “replica,” and its music video has amassed 40 million views.
It’s a perfect track for couples celebrating an anniversary, listening while thinking of someone special.
Through the song, you can gently convey feelings that are hard to express in words.
sentimentalculenasm
culenasm’s latest work beautifully portrays memories and regrets from the past.
Focusing on relationships with friends and lovers, it looks back on how a single casual remark can change everything.
Its distinctive sound—memories expressed through guitar tones and regrets through roaring noise—leaves a strong impression.
Released in February 2025, the song has garnered a huge response at live shows.
The music video, shot by the members themselves on an iPhone, is also available, allowing listeners to immerse themselves even more deeply in the song’s world.
It’s a highly recommended track for the graduation season, especially for those reflecting on past relationships or seeking music that truly resonates.
AsterSaucy Dog
Even if the reasons differ, many people probably regret the moment that led to their breakup.
That’s why I want you to listen to “Shion.” Saucy Dog is known for their emotional lyrics, and in “Shion,” they portray the regret of thinking, “If only I’d done this,” after a heartbreak.
It doesn’t just dwell on regret; it also carries a message to look forward once you’ve acknowledged those regrets.
You’ll likely feel a bit more positive after listening.
Kasane AiSoala
A heart-stirring ballad by Soala that paints the ache of lost love in beautifully poignant words.
Wrapped in a clear, gentle voice, it tenderly holds the regret for a love that might have lasted if only they had met differently, and the feelings that will never again converge.
Released in January 2025 and included on the EP “Bluem,” the song also drew attention for its music video featuring model Suzuka Orita and actor Yusei Ito.
With a melody that sinks into the heart, it portrays memories of happy days and the fragile story of a love that ends in parting.
When you’re struggling in a relationship or want to sing while thinking of someone dear, this song is sure to speak for your feelings.
Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri
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.
Regretsumika
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.