[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)
I acted tough.aimyon
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.
To you who didn’t choose meKoresawa
This is a quintessential Koresawa number that poppily portrays the pain of heartbreak, lingering feelings, and wishes for the other person.
Released in February 2025 as the lead track from the album “To the You Who Chose Me, and the You Who Didn’t.” It features a catchy melody and lyrics that express the emotions of a breakup in a straightforward yet cute way.
The positivity and strength hidden beneath the sadness create a song that resonates with listeners.
It will be your ally when you’re trying to move on from heartbreak!
[No going back] A love song about regret (31–40)
I don’t like it.yangusukinii
A four-piece rock band formed by members who met on social media, Young Skinny, sings a song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of a woman who can’t forget a past love.
She’s thrown away all the mementos to move on to her next relationship, yet the memories alone won’t fade, and she finds herself remembering him in unguarded moments—an experience many of us have had.
The more you tell yourself you’ve moved on, the more the memories stick.
For those who wonder, “Why can’t I just let go?”, this breakup song gently reassures: “Everyone feels this way.
You’ll be okay.”
ButterflyKōda Kumi
It’s a song from a woman’s perspective that makes you feel like you can move forward strongly no matter how much you regret.
Its appeal lies in the lyrics that make you believe you can always move on, even if you have regrets, paired with a passionate melody.
The music video, which captures Kumi Koda in her prime, is also great.
Recommended for anyone going through a rocky romance.
Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
Yona-ga Uta depicts a bittersweet state of mind—tears welling up whenever a love you can’t forget comes to mind.
The melody alone can move you to tears, but the lyrics, which express the longing to touch the one you love just once more, are truly painful and heartrending.
The way the lovers part can be interpreted in many ways, so it may resonate with many people who are currently in unrequited love.
Although it is a heartbreak song that laments no longer being able to see the person you love, it’s also a track I’d recommend to anyone who can’t give up on their love.
If I Hadn’t Met You ~Summer Snow Winter Flower~Aimer
Many people have experienced the feeling that if they had made a different decision back then, their present might have turned out differently.
In this song, that sentiment intertwines with the theme of heartbreak.
Notably, it does not dwell on regretting the past; instead, it carries a forward-looking nuance that suggests people can grow through the experience of a broken heart.
ex-darlingkuriipuhaipe
CreepHyp’s latest work warmly portrays lingering feelings for a lost love and days gone by.
With soft tones and a gentle melody, it’s a song that tenderly colors the memories of an unforgettable lover.
The straightforward expression of longing for a former partner quietly resonates with listeners.
Released in April 2022, this track was re-recorded to celebrate the band’s 10th major-label anniversary.
Listening to it while holding precious memories close may give you the courage to take a new step forward.