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)
Song SevenRADWIMPS
A song that portrays bittersweet feelings of love and self-discovery will light up your Instagram Stories.
In this RADWIMPS track, cleverly crafted, number-themed lyrics weave a tale of love and luck.
Included on the March 2009 album “Altocorony no Teiri” (Altocoronie’s Theorem), the piece traces a journey exploring self-worth and the bond with a loved one.
Pair it with photos or videos to give your post an emotional touch.
When you want to reflect on yourself or your relationships, this track is a perfect choice—highly recommended for those seeking an emotive atmosphere.
long hairFOMARE
This is a bittersweet breakup song by FOMARE, a three-piece rock band from Gunma Prefecture.
The lyrics are striking for their symbolic portrayal of the moment of parting, with images like falling cherry blossoms and the road in front of an amusement park.
While clinging to memories of the past, the song delicately expresses the difficulty and inner conflict of moving forward into the future.
It was included on the EP “Me o Tojireba,” released in July 2020, and a strings version was digitally released in March 2021.
It’s recommended for times when you want to feel the pain and poignancy of heartbreak, or when you’ve experienced a farewell with someone important.
The lyrics, carried by a gentle melody, are sure to resonate in your heart.
Heart-piercing, bittersweet songs and sad music for Instagram Stories (31–40)
somedaySaucy Dog
A heartwarming song that captures bittersweet feelings of love and nostalgic memories.
It gently paints the small joys of everyday life—like gazing at the stars while walking up a hill, or the moment you held hands for the first time.
Included on the mini-album “Country Road,” released in May 2017, it was also selected as the ending theme for AbemaTV’s “AbemaPrime” for the month of March.
Perfect for when you want to look back on memories with someone special or soothe the pain of a broken heart.
With a tear-jerking sense of storytelling, it’s sure to resonate if you use it in your Instagram Stories.
Wrapped in Saucy Dog’s warm vocals, this is a song that will stay close to your heart.
Happy Endingback number
It’s a bittersweet breakup ballad by back number.
The lyrics delicately portray the pain of a long-distance relationship and the inner conflict of parting, making it a song that really resonates.
Released in November 2016, it was also used as the theme song for the film “My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday.” The music video features Tori Matsuzaka and Haruna Kawaguchi.
It’s the perfect track for those who’ve experienced a breakup or want to look back on memories with someone special.
Use it in your Instagram Stories, and you’re sure to strike a chord with others.
In conclusion
The reason songs that are sometimes heartrending and sometimes nostalgic resonate with us through Instagram Stories may be that the music stays close to our emotions.
May the sad songs you encounter in Stories lead you to wonderful new musical discoveries.
Find the tracks that linger in your heart and use them as a reference when choosing music for your Instagram Stories.