[Spring Heartbreak Songs] Classic and popular spring tracks to listen to in the season of parting
We’ve gathered Japanese breakup songs that are perfect for spring!
Spring is the season of meetings and partings.
Some people end up separated from the one they like without ever confessing, while some couples choose to part ways for the sake of their futures.
Among the songs introduced in this article, some portray the pain of farewell, while others are uplifting anthems that cheer you on.
They’re all masterpieces we want people going through a “spring goodbye” to hear.
Give them a listen when you want to remember someone you love, or when you’re ready to put a period on a romance and move forward.
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[Spring Heartbreak Songs] Classic and Popular Spring Numbers to Listen to in the Season of Farewells (71–80)
tear(s)KANA-BOON

With a driving beat and warm guitars that evoke the feeling of spring, this song paints lingering feelings for an old lover in its lyrics.
Listening to it will soothe a heart still holding on after a recent breakup and gently stay by your side.
Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes

A song that portrays a fleeting love against the backdrop of cherry blossoms in full bloom.
Released in January 2024, MAISONdes’s track drew attention as the ending theme for the anime Urusei Yatsura.
The delicate vocals of 9Lana and the Vocaloid producer talent of SAKURAmoti blend together to vividly express the budding feelings of love that arrive with spring.
The lyrics, which overlay the beauty of cherry blossoms with the transience of love, are striking and make the preciousness of time spent together deeply felt.
It’s a song that stays close to the hearts of those experiencing meetings and farewells in spring, offering empathy and encouragement.
GraduationMy Hair is Bad

With their rich, full-bodied vocals, My Hair is Bad has garnered strong support from many female listeners.
Their song “Sotsugyou” is crafted as a student romance tune.
The slightly spoken-word sections give it that quintessential My Hair is Bad feel, while the chorus features a fresh, spring-like melody.
tragic heroineMy Hair is Bad

A bittersweet breakup song perfect for the end of spring.
My Hair is Bad’s February 2024 release resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced a breakup.
It opens with a scene of visiting an ex’s place to pick up belongings, and lays bare the lingering attachment and the pain of one-sided love.
The repeated line “because I still love you” tightens the listener’s chest.
Tears that can’t be held back despite trying to keep a smile.
Delicately expressing the beauty and sorrow at love’s end, this piece is perfect for those trying to move on from heartbreak or anyone seeking a poignant, aching song.
deep redMy Hair is Bad

A signature song by My Hair is Bad packed with the pain and joy of love.
From depictions of intimate moments to the sorrow of parting, the candid lyrics pierce the heart.
The emotional rock sound pairs perfectly with vocalist Tomomi Shiiki’s husky voice.
Since its release in July 2015, it has captivated fans and never let go.
Perfect for those carrying the pain of heartbreak or struggling with complicated relationships.
Listening to this song might give you the courage to face your own feelings.
The season of farewellSHISHAMO

Spring may be a time when many people experience heartbreak as they graduate.
This song expresses feelings for a senior who is about to graduate.
What’s more, the lyrics are said to be based on vocalist Asako Miyazaki’s real-life experience.
If you’re in a similar situation, you’ll surely relate.
spring stormTHE ALFEE

This is a song by THE ALFEE included on the album “ONE -Venus of Rock-.” Its powerful sound carries a hint of hard rock, and the contrast with lyrics that depict feelings of regret is striking.
While it’s a straightforward breakup song—portraying someone watching cherry blossom petals dance, looking back on shared memories, and being filled with regret—the weight of the sound seems to convey the depth of those emotions.



