Masterpieces that sing of regret. Recommended popular songs.
There’s a saying that life has its ups and downs, and as long as we’re living, we’re bound to have regrets.
When that happens, what do you do to bounce back?
Many people relieve stress by exercising or traveling, but listening to music to sort out your feelings is also highly recommended.
In this article, I’d like to introduce lots of songs themed around regret!
If there’s something you just can’t help regretting, try listening to music and take the next step forward.
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Masterpieces that sing of regret. Recommended popular songs (31–40)
Stay by my sideAbe Mao
It was released in 2011 as Mao Abe’s seventh single.
Written when Abe was in her senior year of high school, the song expresses the regret of breaking up with a lover.
The lyrics, which portray the loneliness after the breakup and a weakened heart, make it a very heartrending love ballad.
unsatisfying; anticlimactic; abruptmei-chan
A song that sings of the ache of romance and the complexity of human relationships has been brought to life by Meichan.
Set to a nostalgic disco sound, the vocals—highlighting the beauty of the lower register—resonate deeply.
With Enon Kawatani handling sound production, it’s a captivating track that makes you want to listen again and again.
Released in February 2024, the piece portrays the drama of relationships that end in unexpected ways, conveying both a lingering attachment to what’s been lost and a strong resolve to move forward.
It’s the perfect song for those struggling with love or worn out by human relationships.
I love you.Uchida Yuki
It was released in 1997 as Yuki Uchida’s seventh single.
The song was created by the Princess Princess duo: lyrics by Kanako Nakayama, and composition/arrangement by Kaori Okui.
It’s a poignant, heartrending track filled with regret over not being able to properly say “I love you.”
Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
This song delicately portrays the end of a bittersweet romance and lingering feelings, featuring a beautiful piano melody and emotional vocals that leave a strong impression.
Included on the May 2019 mini-album “A View on Lambda” by Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai (God Does Not Roll Dice), the track is crafted into a moving piece that carries a sweet, heartrending afterglow while exuding a mature allure.
In August 2020, the music video was released, with actor Keisuke Watanabe’s performance adding deeper color to the story.
It’s perfect as background music for a night drive or quiet moments with someone special.
Highly recommended for those seeking gently resonant music that preserves a moody atmosphere.
Let’s go look for stardust againfukumimi
It was released in 1999 as Fukumi’s first single.
The song was used as the image song for NHK BS’s 10th anniversary and is a remake of “Hoshi no Kakera wo Sagashi ni Ikou,” which was released as Kyoko’s single in 1995.
The lyrics express regret over a breakup while still holding on to hope for the future.
Masterpieces that sing of regret. Recommended popular songs (41–50)
Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie
Released in 2007 as Namie Amuro’s 32nd single.
It was used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Tuesday 10 p.m.
drama “Himitsu no Hanazono.” This bittersweet yet radiant medium-tempo pop number is notable for its positive, forward-looking message of encouragement.
It’s a song that puts you at ease, saying, “If you can’t figure it out by thinking, then don’t overthink it.”
spring breezeyuzu
It was released in 2007 as Yuzu’s 23rd single.
The song has existed since the days when Yuzu performed street gigs, and its lyrics—recalling a former girlfriend every time the spring breeze is felt—are deeply poignant.
It’s a song that conveys the regret after a breakup and the ache of lingering feelings.