Heart-piercing, bittersweet songs and sad music for Instagram Stories
Doesn’t everyone have moments when they feel a little blue or sentimental? Listening to music can help us connect with those feelings, too! This time, I’d like to introduce some bittersweet songs you can use in your Instagram Stories.
Many of them are about breakups and lost love, but there are also songs that capture different shades of melancholy, like the despair of things you can’t change—so please read to the end! I think sharing those aching feelings with others is a wonderful thing, so I’d be happy if you find a favorite and use it! Now, let’s get started!
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Heart-piercing, bittersweet songs and sad music for Instagram Stories (1–10)
All of the YouthYorushika
A song whose bittersweet vocals resonate deep in the heart.
It delicately sings of the conflicts felt during youth and the process of growing up, as well as longing for what has been lost.
Everyday moments—like the evening chime and the final fireworks—are vividly depicted, leaving a lasting impression on the listener.
Released digitally in June 2024 and later as an analog single, this work weaves a world of transparent vocals and delicate lyrics that, while tinged with melancholy, will beautifully color your Instagram stories.
A 3 o’clock kissrokudenashi
A song to keep you company on a bittersweet night.
Rokudenashi’s track delicately portrays both regret and gratitude for a love that’s been lost.
Carried by a gentle melody, it sings of love’s imbalance and the emotions at the moment of parting, resonating deeply with listeners.
Released in June 2021, it became a key work from the early stage of Rokudenashi’s career.
In December 2023, the first album “Ai ni Saku Hana” was also released, reaching No.
23 on the Oricon chart.
It’s a recommended song for expressing wistfulness in your Instagram stories or for reaffirming your appreciation for someone important.
First LoveUtada Hikaru
It’s a timeless song filled with poignancy and fragility.
Included on the debut album “First Love,” it was written and composed by Hikaru Utada at the age of 16.
Focusing on the end of first love, it portrays the pain of heartbreak and the vividness of past memories.
Accompanied by a gentle piano melody, Utada’s delicate vocals resonate deeply.
Released in April 1999, it reached No.
2 on the Oricon Singles Chart and became a massive hit, topping the karaoke charts for 15 consecutive weeks.
It’s recommended for those who have experienced the end of a romance or want to linger in nostalgia.
Use it in your Instagram Stories to express a bittersweet mood.
Maplesupittsu
It’s one of Spitz’s signature ballads and an absolutely indispensable song when introducing bittersweet tracks.
The song was originally included on the March 1998 album “Fake Fur,” and was later released as a single.
It has been used as an insert song across eras, in dramas like “Over Time” and “silent,” so I think many people have heard it.
The lyrics convey a heartfelt resolve to keep moving forward while holding tight to memories of a beloved person one can no longer meet, and it really squeezes your heart.
Masamune Kusano’s soft, clear vocals and the band’s warm performance seem to gently permeate a sorrowful heart, while at the same time accentuating the loneliness embedded in the lyrics.
dancerVaundy
This is a song with a warmth that gently envelops a wistful heart.
The lyrics convey lingering attachment and inner conflict over a lost love, yet at the same time, you can sense a hope for the future.
Released exclusively via digital distribution in November 2021, the song was performed as the finale of Vaundy’s tour.
The music video features actress Nana Komatsu, directed by Kodai Kobayashi.
It’s a recommended track for moments when you want to be honest with your feelings or quietly reflect on someone dear to you.
The voice that resonates close to your heart and the relatable lyrics will gently wrap your heart in comfort.