Recommended songs to listen to when you feel regret: classic and popular Japanese tracks.
Do you have regrets?
Here’s a song list dedicated to you.
I’ve gathered songs you can relate to—ones that speak your feelings for you, songs that lift your spirits and give you a push, and songs that make your regretting self feel a little silly.
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Recommended songs to listen to when you feel regret. Classic and popular Japanese songs (51–60)
The stars look beautiful in the sky.Saitō Kazuyoshi
It’s a gentle cheer-up song that says, “Don’t worry about failing—just move forward at your own pace.” It’s a track by the popular singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito, released in 1996 as his 10th single.
Since it was used in commercials and as a movie theme song, many of you may have heard it.
The laid-back vibe of the song is really lovely.
As you listen, the tension you didn’t even realize you were carrying gently melts away.
From there, you’ll probably feel ready to say, “Alright, let’s give it another go.”
I can’t stop this sadnessAnri
It was released in 1983 as Anri’s 14th single.
It’s a bittersweet song about losing a boyfriend to a friend after introducing them.
The sorrow of losing both a friend and a lover overflows throughout.
The song is filled with regret over having introduced him to her friend.
TIMEB’z
It was released in 1992 as the coupling track to B’z’s 10th single, “BLOWIN’.” In the 1990s, it was frequently performed live as a staple ballad.
The lyrics depict the bittersweet feelings of a man who realizes the importance and significance of his ex-girlfriend after their breakup and regrets losing her.
regretShibata Satoko
Its stylish sound and bouncy vocals will stick in your head.
It’s a song by Satoko Shibata, a singer-songwriter from Hokkaido, included on her 2017 album “Holiday of Love.” It may come across as a breezy, carefree breakup song, but reading the lyrics, you can imagine a protagonist forcing themselves to act cheerful.
That said, it isn’t exactly a sad song either; with each repeat listen, you notice something new and it keeps surprising you.
Even though, true to its title, it sings about “regret,” you might find yourself smiling and skipping as you listen on a walk.
Wish ~To You Back Then~Mirei Touyama
It’s a heartbreak song where sorrow and hope intertwine.
The way her warm, gentle vocals wrap around the lingering feelings for a former lover is truly striking.
Released in August 2018, this track showcases Mirei Touyama’s talent for expressing the honest emotions of the streaming generation, capturing many listeners’ hearts through social media.
It evokes both nostalgia for days gone by and a pure wish for the other person’s happiness.
It’s best heard on a quiet night while remembering someone special—you’ll surely find a moment that resonates.