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, melancholic songs and sad music on Instagram Stories (21–30)
Everyday lifeOfisharu Higedan Dism
In the days that pass as a matter of course, there are moments when anyone might suddenly feel, “I dread tomorrow.” This song by Official HIGE DANDism, a driving force in the J-pop scene, gently stays close to those restless feelings.
The lyrics portray the heart’s cries worn down by work and relationships, and a quiet despair toward things that can’t be changed.
Yet what makes this piece so affecting is that it isn’t merely dark.
Its calm, warm sound brings into focus the subtle kindnesses in everyday life and the fleeting moments of salvation, tightening the chest all the more.
Released in September 2023 as a double A-side single with “Chessboard,” it was written as the theme song for Nippon TV’s “news zero.” On nights when you can’t help but feel unbearably sad, why not sink into a sentimental moment with this song?
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
I can’t stop crying at this heartbreaking story of someone stepping back on their own.
This is the song that truly made Official HIGE DANDism a nationwide name.
It’s easy to be captivated by Satoshi Fujihara’s beautiful vocals, but the real charm lies in the lyrics that portray the protagonist’s emotions.
Realizing he won’t end up with the one he loves, the song conveys the feelings of a man who chooses to bow out.
He can no longer say “I love you”; all he can do is praise the other person’s beauty.
The world it paints—where dignity and lingering attachment intersect—tightens your chest, doesn’t it? Released as a single in May 2019, it became a massive hit as the theme song for the film The Confidence Man JP, spending 34 consecutive weeks at No.
1 on Billboard Japan’s streaming chart.
On nights when you’re tormented by unrequited love, it’s sure to gently stay by your side.
Agate Caressed by NightAyase
Ayase’s song, themed around a heartrending farewell, is characterized by its electronic sound and emotionally resonant melody.
The lyrics convey the protagonist’s regret over not expressing words of gratitude and apology, as well as a deep sense of consideration for the other person.
A Hatsune Miku version was released in February 2019, and a self-cover version was issued as a digital single in September 2021.
Loved by many, it has garnered over 15 million views on YouTube.
Paired with photo posts, it can create an emotional atmosphere.
KissHugaiko
This song portrays the bittersweet feeling of seeing a lover off on a summer evening.
Aiko’s delicate lyrics beautifully capture the emotions of someone in love.
Released in July 2008, it was also featured as an insert song in the film “Boys Over Flowers: Final,” winning the hearts of many.
It garnered a huge response, surpassing 100,000 copies in total sales.
It’s recommended for those who want to share memories with a partner or celebrate special anniversaries.
Use it in your Instagram Stories to convey your feelings more deeply.
Dinner Songtuki.
A heart-wrenching love song spun by tuki.
The lyrics portray the conflict of hurting the one you love and the resolve to keep loving them nonetheless, resonating deeply with the listener.
Released in September 2023, it achieved the remarkable feat of reaching No.
1 on various music charts.
Its gentle, warm melody and tuki.’s expressively rich vocals are sure to bring tears to listeners’ eyes.
A perfect song for those who’ve experienced heartbreak or parting, or who carry feelings for someone dear.
Share it on your Instagram story, and it’s bound to strike a chord with many.
Please forget it.Yorushika
Yorushika’s songs—known for their translucent vocals and impressionistic lyrics—are also very popular on Instagram.
Released in July 2024, this track stands out for its profound lyrics that liken past memories and experiences to a vinyl record.
The sense of despair and introspection hidden beneath its pop melody is sure to resonate with listeners.
Yorushika has created many theme songs for anime and films, and they even won a Japan Gold Disc Award in 2020.
It’s a perfect song for those carrying heartache or wishing to face their past.
Using it in Instagram Reels could help convey deep emotions.
contact lens caseSaucy Dog
A heartwarming song where kindness and bittersweet sorrow intersect.
It portrays the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment to the memories left behind, using the symbolic image of an empty contact lens case.
Saucy Dog’s delicate lyrics and melodic rock sound blend beautifully, offering comfort to listeners.
Included on the mini-album “Salad Days,” released in May 2018, this track is a key piece that showcases the band’s musical depth.
Its wistful mood makes it a perfect choice to add a touch of emotion to your Instagram stories.