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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- [Songs with Great Lyrics] Masterpieces you’ll want to listen to while savoring the words that resonate with your heart
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Recommended songs to listen to when you feel regret: Classic and popular J-Pop tracks (41–50)
366 daysHY
A lot of women probably sing this often at karaoke, don’t they? It’s one of the signature songs by HY, a mixed-genre band from Okinawa.
It was included on their 2008 album “HeartY.” It also served as the theme song for both the drama and film adaptations of the novel “Akai Ito” (Red Thread).
When it comes to breakup songs, this is the one! That’s how popular it is.
The lyrics overflow with the pain and heartache after a breakup, and just reading them alone is enough to make your chest tighten.
A love without regrets… that’s what we all want, isn’t it…?
Recommended songs to listen to when you feel regret. Classic and popular Japanese songs (51–60)
Regretsumika
This is a heartbreak song by sumika, a rock band from Kanagawa.
Released in 2014 as their indie debut single, it was later included on the album “I co Y.” The lyrics portray someone remembering an ex-lover and desperately wishing to hear their voice—even just their voice—making for a bittersweet theme.
While it’s an upbeat, guitar-driven rock number, the imagery evoked by the lyrics squeezes your heart.
It might bring back memories of when you were younger—say, a romance from your school days.
That’s enough now.kocchi no kento
This is a song that gives a gentle push to anyone who wants to cherish their true self.
Released by Kocchinoken-to in October 2024, it’s a tie-in track for Nippon TV’s short drama series “We Smile Shyly Every Day.” The song celebrates the importance of putting the spotlight on yourself without worrying about others’ eyes.
Emotional, delicate lyrics meet a polished pop sound that resonates deeply.
Especially relatable lines make it perfect for moments when you want to face yourself or regain confidence.
It’s sure to give you courage for tomorrow.
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.
handsKōda Kumi
Released in 2005 as Kumi Koda’s 14th single.
It was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Uchimura Produce” and reached No.
7 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a heartrending song about not wanting to break up, wishing to be held back, and being overwhelmed by regret.
That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando
I imagine many people in their 40s were encouraged by this song when they felt worried or overwhelmed by anxiety.
Its warm sound and powerful, message-driven lyrics have likely given many listeners strength, courage, and hope.
It’s okay.Mayo Okamoto
It was released in 1998 as Mayo Okamoto’s seventh single.
It reached No.
10 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Although they’ve broken up, the feelings of wanting to hear the person’s voice again, wanting to call them, and having countless regrets resonate in the heart along with the poignant sound of the song.