[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 about regret (41–50)
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.
After a broken heartCHIHIRO
A deeply moving song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the weight of regret.
CHIHIRO’s tender yet heartrending vocals vividly capture the lingering afterglow of an unforgettable love.
Featured on the album “My Love Is Made of Tears,” released in February 2019, this track is known as one of the most striking pieces among songs that portray the complex emotions of romance.
If your heartbreak hasn’t healed, this song will surely stay by your side.
Listening through tears may gradually lighten your heart.
It’s a song that serves as emotional support—one we hope everyone carrying the sorrow of losing someone dear will hear.
I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket
It was released in 2010 as Sonar Pocket’s first digital single.
The more he tries to forget the woman he broke up with, the stronger his feelings grow, turning into a song that conveys the pain of being unable to forget, the sorrow, and the regret.
It’s a song that expresses the regret of wishing he had treated her more kindly.
Oh, my former lovermatsuri
This heartwarming song by Matsuri gently portrays the feelings of a woman who, while reminiscing about a former lover, tries to move forward.
Released in March 2024, it weaves together lingering attachments to someone who comes to mind late at night and a positive resolve to take a new step.
With vocals that embrace the listener and carefully chosen words, it offers solace to those hoping to recover from heartbreak.
Included on the album “Someday, It Became Part of Life,” its music video presents a worldview themed around a “journey through memories.” It’s recommended for anyone who relates to the complex emotions after a romance ends or who needs the energy to move on.
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!
Liaratarayo
This song portrays the end of a romance and the emotional path that follows.
The lyrics, illuminated by Atarayo’s delicate sensibility, skillfully express the aching feeling of being unable to forget someone even after parting.
It also carefully depicts the complex shift in emotions as feelings for a loved one gradually turn into resentment, resonating deeply with listeners.
Included on the EP “Yoake Mae,” released in October 2021, the track is also known as an answer song to the band’s signature piece, “October, I’ll Forget Your Quiet Self.” Recommended for those carrying the pain of heartbreak or in the mood to reflect on a past love.
I’m sorryTakahashi Mariko
A song depicting a heartrending farewell and lingering regret, released in May 1996 by Mariko Takahashi as the theme for Tuesday Suspense Theater.
With a clear, translucent voice, it poignantly conveys the feelings of a woman who has hurt someone precious and committed an irreparable mistake.
The portrayal of regret over romantic missteps, the plea for forgiveness, and the earnest love for someone dear is deeply moving.
It is a piece that offers profound empathy to those struggling with relationships or who have experienced a painful parting.
A masterpiece that everyone who has known heartbreak or separation should hear.