[No Going Back] A Love Song About Regret

I don’t want to see you; I want to see you.Ueno Yūka

Yuka Ueno “Don’t Want to See You, Want to See You” Music Video

A ballad by Yuuka Ueno that sets painfully bittersweet scenes of heartbreak—so vivid they make your chest ache just remembering—against a simple, piano-led melody.

Six months after the breakup, the protagonist’s heart is still tangled in conflicting emotions born from being unable to forget their former lover: aching to see them, yet not wanting to.

Included on the January 2019 album “Sukina Hito wa Anata datta” (“You Were the One I Loved”), this song is sure to resonate deeply with anyone who has gone through a breakup and still hasn’t sorted out their feelings.

When they suddenly come to mind in a quiet moment, why not listen to this track and face your true feelings?

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.

lingering loveKitatani Ruki

Ruki Chatan “Koinokori” Official Music Video

A song by Ruki Kitaya that delicately portrays lingering attachment and bittersweetness after a love has ended.

The protagonist’s emotions, as they try over and over in dreams to start again, are deeply moving.

Their search for the reason behind the “change of heart,” and the inability to forget the final moment, come across almost painfully.

Released in January 2023, this piece showcases the depth of Kitaya’s musicality.

While holding the pain of heartbreak, it gently encourages those who are trying to move forward.

It’s a song I especially recommend to anyone who has just gone through a breakup or is feeling the loneliness of losing someone important.

Even if you went and became somebody’s damn girlfriendtensai bando

Genius Band / Even If You End Up Becoming Someone Else’s Girlfriend

A heartbreak song whose delicate, piano-centered sound and wistful vocals sink deep into the heart.

It carefully portrays the feelings of a protagonist who continues to hold on to unchanging affection, even as the person they love finds happiness with someone else.

The lingering emotions—tough on the surface yet unable to let go—are expressed throughout, resonating deeply with anyone who has experienced heartbreak.

The track is included on Tensai Band’s first album, “Ein to Stein,” released in April 2014.

In May 2021, it was also issued as a 7-inch single, winning support from music fans alongside its coupling track, “Sunset Street.” It’s a song that stays by your side when you can’t recover from the pain of a breakup or when you want to overcome parting with someone precious.

You have no eye for it.Ansako

Anzako - You Have No Eye for It [Official Music Video]

A song that vividly brings to mind a woman walking with tears in her eyes, clutching a convenience-store-bought drink in one hand.

The pain of heartbreak, self-loathing, and tangled emotions are woven with delicate words.

The wavering feelings caught between “I still love you” and the reality of “it’s over” resonate deeply with listeners.

Included on Ansako’s second album, “No Make, Story,” this track became a long-running seller for over half a year after its release and struck a chord with many.

It’s a warm song that offers comfort to those suffering the sting of a breakup or blaming themselves.

I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “I Won’t Fall in Love Again” (Music Video) [5th Single] (1992) Noriyuki Makihara / Mou Koi Nante Shinai

A masterpiece that delicately portrays a man’s emotions after heartbreak, offering listeners hope and empathy.

While he pretends to be strong, saying, “It’s not like I can’t do anything without you,” the way he feels his lover’s absence in everyday life is striking.

Released in May 1992 and used as a TV drama theme song, it reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart.

Its million-selling success shows how deeply it resonated with many people.

This is a song that gently supports those trying to overcome the pain of a breakup and move forward again.

A must-listen for anyone who has gone through a painful parting.