[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 Tracks to Hear in the Season of Goodbyes (91–100)
Swayed by spring, yet thinking of you (feat. Kopi)kobasoro
A bittersweet spring farewell is depicted in this moving song by Kobasolo.
Included on the album “Clumsy,” the track was released in March 2019.
It portrays the swelling feelings for someone who is leaving, sung alongside a gentle melody as the spring breeze blows.
With a tender voice that soothes the pain of partings that come with the start of a new season, it resonates in the heart.
It’s a song for those carrying the ache of heartbreak, despite the cheerful springtime.
Bathed in the spring light, it might be nice to look back on memories with someone dear.
Forget-me-notMarushii
A song by Marcy that sings of springtime farewells over a bittersweet melody.
Set in the season when cherry blossoms dance, it delicately portrays the feelings of lovers who must part.
Released in June 2022, the track captures the inner conflicts unique to spring.
The lyrics, blending anxiety and hope, beautifully express a heart wavering before a new chapter in life.
The contrast between the pop sound and poignant words resonates deeply.
It’s a must-listen for anyone who has had to part with someone dear due to school or work.
Carried on the spring breeze, it’s sure to reach your heart too.
Love is litrokudenashi
A heart-stirring number by Rokudenashi that poignantly sings of springtime farewells.
Ninjin’s delicate vocals beautifully capture the protagonist’s emotions—loneliness and solitude tempered by a determination to move forward.
Released in February 2023, the song was composed by Vocaloid producer MIMI and pairs exquisitely with Ninjin’s voice.
It’s a track that stays close to those who’ve endured the pain of a spring farewell, offering the courage to take a new step—like being wrapped in a gentle, warming light.
The Last SakuraSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
This is a spring heartbreak song by Sandaime J Soul Brothers.
It depicts a man and woman who, amid swirling cherry blossoms, bring up their parting, and tears suddenly overflow.
It makes you realize that spring is not only a season of encounters but also a season of farewells.
It was spring, wasn’t it?yoshida takurou
A classic by Takuro Yoshida that gently embraces the bittersweetness of spring.
Included on his 1972 album “Genki desu.”, this song beautifully depicts a lost love and memories of spring.
The voices of two people fading with the passage of time, the quiet scenes of looking back on the past amid dust dancing in the wind—these impressions leave a deep mark on the listener’s heart.
Yoshida’s distinctive folk style lends the piece profound emotion and poignancy.
It’s a perfect song for those who recall a bygone love with the arrival of spring, as well as for those who want to face forward toward a new season.
Singing it at karaoke might even help you sort out your feelings.
cherry blossom frontKoyanagi Rumiko
A poignant depiction of a journey following the advancing cherry blossom front in spring, this January 1976 classic by Rumiko Koyanagi is striking for its lyrics that delicately weave together regional spring scenes and shifting emotions.
The gentle, warm vocals express the interplay between longing for the past and anticipation for a new season.
Included on the album “My Twelve Songs – Japanese Lyric Song Collection,” the piece has long offered comfort as a heartbreak song perfect for spring.
It’s a must-listen for those embarking on a new chapter or parting from someone dear during the season of full-bloom sakura.
Spring SnowTokunaga Hideaki
In the lyrics, “snow” is sung as a metaphor for love.
It’s a song that lets you fully savor Hideaki Tokunaga’s soprano husky voice.
It’s truly a springtime heartbreak song! Listen to how this melting “love” finds its way.
I especially recommend it to those who enjoy melancholic melodies.