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.
- Masterpieces that sing of regret. Recommended popular songs.
- [No Going Back] A Love Song About Regret
- A famous song about setbacks. A song that stays by your side when times are tough or you feel like giving up.
- [Melancholy] For when you want to sink all the way. Masterpieces that depict various kinds of gloom.
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- [Trash Songs] A carefully curated selection of tracks about the lowest, worst kind of loser—and hidden gems!
- [Must read] Songs with great lyrics. Moving songs you’ll want to listen to while reading the lyrics
- Songs to listen to when you've been betrayed. Classic hits about betrayal.
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Recommended songs to listen to when you feel regret: Classic and popular Japanese hits (61–70)
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culenasm’s latest work beautifully portrays memories and regrets from the past.
Focusing on relationships with friends and lovers, it looks back on how a single casual remark can change everything.
Its distinctive sound—memories expressed through guitar tones and regrets through roaring noise—leaves a strong impression.
Released in February 2025, the song has garnered a huge response at live shows.
The music video, shot by the members themselves on an iPhone, is also available, allowing listeners to immerse themselves even more deeply in the song’s world.
It’s a highly recommended track for the graduation season, especially for those reflecting on past relationships or seeking music that truly resonates.
Silver saltKami wa saikoro o furanai
This song is characterized by its delicate portrayal of emotions.
It sings of time gone by and lost love, striking deep in the listener’s heart.
The sound stands out with prominent post-rock elements, and the dynamic shifts in the arrangement seem to mirror the ebb and flow of feelings.
Released by Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai in October 2024, it was also chosen as the ending theme for season 6 of the anime Golden Kamuy.
It’s a perfect track for when you can’t sort out your feelings or want to linger in memories of the past.
If you surrender yourself to the dramatically unfolding melody line, it might just stay close to your heart.