[Spring Heartbreak Songs] Classic and popular spring tracks to listen to in the season of parting

tragic heroineMy Hair is Bad

My Hair is Bad – Tragic Heroine

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.

The season of farewellSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Season of Goodbyes”

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.

Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR

SPYAIR “Sakura Mitsutsuki (Short ver.)”

This is a song by SPYAIR that was also used as an opening theme for the anime Gintama.

From the depictions of cherry blossoms in the title and lyrics, and the expressions of meetings and partings associated with them, it strongly conveys the feeling of spring.

While it’s a bittersweet track that seems to look back on memories shared by two people as they gaze at cherry blossoms and the moon—things deeply tied to remembrance during the season of farewells—it’s also a curious song that, with SPYAIR’s signature powerful sound, evokes a sense of hope moving toward the future.

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spring stormTHE ALFEE

Spring Storm (THE ALFEE AUBE2006 ONE Live at BUDOKAN)

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.

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Days of LemonWurtS

WurtS – Days of Lemon (Music Video)

A gem of a track by WurtS that captures both the bittersweetness and the hope of spring.

Released in December 2021, the song is included on the album “Once Upon a Revival.” The protagonist’s feelings as they aim for a distant future and their dreams are woven into beautiful words.

While confronting the coldness of society and the harshness of reality, the song celebrates the strength to keep an unwavering hope, offering comfort to listeners.

It’s a perfect recommendation for those feeling anxious before starting a new chapter in life, or for anyone seeking to heal the pain of a broken heart.

WurtS’s clear, transparent vocals resonate pleasantly like a spring breeze.

Winter and Springback number

back number – Winter and Spring

A bittersweet song that overlays the pain of heartbreak with the arrival of spring.

Released by back number in January 2024, it delicately sings of emotional wounds gradually healing as the snow melts.

The music video—directed by Iyori Shimizu and featuring Anna Ishii—is also a highlight.

It portrays the process of accepting oneself after not being chosen, in tandem with the coming of spring, and captivates with heartfelt lyrics and melody.

This song is recommended for those looking to recover from heartbreak or to find hope at the start of a new season.

Blue Springback number

back number – Aoi Haru (full)

A coming-of-spring youth song by back number.

The lyrics, depicting the struggles and growth of young people who don’t fit the mold, leave a strong impression.

Released in November 2012, this track was also used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “High School Entrance Exam.” It portrays people struggling along a predetermined track as they search for a light toward their future.

It’s a song that stays close to anyone feeling both anxiety and hope as they jump into a new environment.

Why not sing it with friends at karaoke and let your feelings out? It’s a moving piece that gives you courage as you head into a new life this spring.