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

I became someone else’s girlfriend.NEW!wacci

wacci “I Became Someone Else’s Girlfriend” Music Video

This is a song that captures a woman’s complex feelings: while she speaks of her current partner’s kindness, she can’t help but recall the comfort of the days spent with her ex.

It’s a track released in August 2018 by the pop band wacci, known for crafting music that sits close to everyday life, and it’s also included on the album “Gunjou Refrain.” The lyrics, written by vocalist Yohei Hashiguchi based on a female friend’s story, contrast the perfection of a new partner with lingering feelings for an ex, tightening the listener’s chest.

In June 2021, it surpassed 100 million streams, cementing its status as a long‑loved classic.

After a springtime parting, when forcing yourself to look ahead leaves your heart tired, this song might gently stay by your side.

cherry blossoms at nightNEW!SEKAI NO OWARI

Yozakura

With their unique worldview and profound messages, SEKAI NO OWARI are truly captivating.

This piece is a hidden gem beloved by fans, included on the album “Eye,” released in February 2019.

Violinist Neko Saito participated in the arrangement, and the beautiful tones of the strings accentuate the stillness of the night and the transience of falling blossoms.

It’s a ballad that conveys the earnest longing of waiting for someone who never gets in touch, as well as the particular loneliness of the spring season.

Portraying the solitude that exists behind the splendor of the season, this track is one you’ll want to listen to quietly, alone, on a sleepless night.

Philadelphia fleabaneNEW!YOASOBI

YOASOBI “Halzion” Official Music Video

YOASOBI is a duo that creates music based on the concept of turning novels into songs.

This piece was produced based on Shunki Hashizume’s short story “Soredemo, Happy End,” and was released in May 2020.

It delicately portrays the protagonist’s emotions as they move from the sense of loss after heartbreak toward reclaiming their own time and moving forward.

Ikura’s crystal-clear vocals and Ayase’s propulsive sound evoke a certain hope even within the sadness.

It’s a masterpiece that affirms a love that has ended and gives you the courage to take a step into a new season.

dizzinessNEW!DREAMS COME TRUE

Dizziness (from DCT-TV special WINTER FANTASIA 2009 ~ DCTgarden “THE LIVE!!!”)

An exquisite ballad perfect for spring, portraying a profound sense of loss so deep it makes your body waver.

Created by DREAMS COME TRUE, who continue to lead the Japanese music scene, it’s included on their album THE LOVE ROCKS, released in February 2006.

The song was produced as the theme for the TV Asahi drama special “Ai to Shi o Mitsumete” (“Gazing at Love and Death”).

Miwa Yoshida’s deeply expressive vocals and Masato Nakamura’s minimalist, subtractive arrangement—both mirroring the story’s gravitas—leave a lasting impression.

How about listening to a track that gently accompanies those trying to overcome the pain of heartbreak?

As Haru saysNEW!indigo la End

indigo la End – Just As Haru Says

A poignant number by indigo la End that delicately portrays the wavering of a relationship through a subtle ensemble.

Contrary to the splendor of spring, the song is imbued with quiet resignation and loneliness.

The words and melodies woven by Enon Kawatani vividly capture the delicate distance between two people on the verge of parting, tightening the listener’s chest.

Released digitally in April 2018 and later included on the album “PULSATE,” this piece uses restrained arrangements to highlight the depth of emotion.

It gently stays by the side of those spending a spring night with unspoken feelings.

When you wish to quietly accept the end of a romance, why not surrender yourself to this beautiful sound?

Spring is like the windNEW!BIGMAMA

Haru Wa Kaze No Youni

BIGMAMA, celebrated for their unique blend of rock and classical music.

Featured on their March 2013 album “Kimi Omou, Yue ni Ware Ari,” this track is a fast-paced, wind-like rock number that layers the turning of the seasons with the stirrings of romance.

With vivid imagery—spring’s cherry blossoms, summer night skies—it captures the bittersweet passage of time alongside an unwavering devotion to the one you love.

The emotive lyrics woven by vocalist Masato Kanai and the delicate violin melodies performed by Mao Higashide intertwine beautifully, sure to move listeners’ hearts.

In this season of farewells and new beginnings, when memories surface and you feel a touch sentimental, this is a song that will gently stay by your side.

It’s more loveNEW!berii guddoman

It’s more love (Remaster)

Berry Goodman captivates with a compelling fusion of beautiful harmonies and rap.

This work is a mid-tempo breakup song that chronicles the pain of losing a longtime partner.

Lyrics that portray the struggle to accept the separation stir a poignant sadness.

It’s included on the album “SING SING SING,” released in April 2014.

Originally an indie-era track, it gained broader support through passionate live performances and grew among fans to the point that a remixed version was released in 2017.

In spring, when encounters and farewells intersect, you may find yourself getting sentimental as old loves come to mind.

On nights like that, why not listen to this song and face your lingering feelings and memories?