A tear-jerking love song. A love song that stays close to a hurting heart.

evening primroseNovelbright

Novelbright – Evening Primrose [Official Music Video]

This work portrays a poignant state of mind: unable to forget a once‑beloved person, the protagonist can’t help but keep chasing their lingering shadow as memories of days gone by well up.

Vocalist Yudai Takenaka’s delicate high-tone voice gently envelops the pain of a protagonist who cannot accept the breakup.

The grand sound centered on piano and strings is another highlight.

It’s a song to listen to when you want something to stay close to the pain of heartbreak, or when you can’t take a step into a new love.

waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Michi Teyu Ku (Overflowing) / Official Video

That even the most brilliant moments must come to an end—and that by letting go of attachment, the heart can be filled.

Released in March 2024 as the theme song for the film “When April Comes, She Will,” this is Fujii Kaze’s first love song.

It gently sings of the futility of love that seeks something in return and the fulfillment that unconditional love brings.

His tender voice, carried by a soft piano melody, teaches us the importance of embracing change.

It’s a song I recommend to those who have experienced parting from someone dear, or who wish to reconsider what it means to love.

confessionHirai Ken

Ken Hirai - Confession

This is a song whose profound vocals by Ken Hirai resonate deeply, portraying hopeless darkness and profound sorrow.

Released in May 2012, it was used as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “W no Higeki” (The Tragedy of W).

The suffering and feelings of resignation depicted from the perspective of a woman carrying sadness are made even more striking through a music video with a unique visual aesthetic.

The work drew attention for its innovative production that fuses traditional Japanese performing arts—such as Awa Odori and Kabuki—with dance, leaving a strong impression both musically and visually.

It is a song that gently stays by the side of those trying to move forward despite their pain, or those who wish to confront the darker emotions within themselves.

Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE · Inoue Sonoko

Tenbyouno Uta

A beloved ballad featuring the overwhelmingly popular band Mrs.

GREEN APPLE and vocalist Sonoko Inoue, who is also active as an actress.

It portrays a bittersweet yet beautiful story of two people who fall in love within a limited time.

The rich expressiveness of Motoki Omori’s voice and the crystalline clarity of Sonoko Inoue’s vocals weave a harmony that conveys feelings beyond words.

Included on the single “Ao to Natsu” released in August 2018, the song colored the story as an insert track in the film “Aonatsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-nichi.” Knowing that the intention was to express dialog-free scenes through singing makes the lyrics resonate even more deeply.

It’s a song that gently accompanies that slightly lonely feeling, like the end of summer.

rendezvousshaitoopu

rendezvous

The rock band Shytone, which rose to prominence after a viral hit on social media, released a signature track in April 2023 that sings of a man’s searing emotions after a breakup.

Unable to accept parting from someone he loved deeply, he longs for an impossible reunion; the loneliness of his lover’s traces fading from everyday life is expressed through vocalist So Sasaki’s superb word choices—so moving you might be brought to tears.

The song is also known for surpassing 100 million total streams in November 2023 and is included on the album “Hors d’œuvre.” Why not entrust your heart to its somehow comforting melody that stirs up those bittersweet feelings?

MoonlightRen

Moonlight

ReN is a singer-songwriter with the unique background of being a former racing driver.

His love song “Moonlight” is a lyrical ballad that conjures scenes of thinking about someone dear on a quiet night.

The soft tones of the acoustic guitar and the layered vocals create a spatial ensemble that leaves a strong impression.

Looking at the lyrics, the message unfolds that even amid loneliness and silence, if you close your eyes, the smile of “you” that comes to mind is a light that illuminates the darkness.

It’s a message that resonates in the heart—that even when we’re apart, our hearts remain connected.

I just wanted to be loved.shizuku

I just wanted to be loved / Kanashi?

A piano ballad by shizuku that I want those who feel misunderstood in their loneliness or simply long to be loved to hear.

This song seems to portray a pure cry from the heart—a wish to be acknowledged with a “You did your best,” when you can’t find value in yourself.

The delicate piano melodies and the calm yet resilient voice of the musical voicebank KAFU gently speak the feelings that are hard to put into words.

Released in June 2024 and included on the mini-album “Honne,” the track reached 500,000 views on YouTube by September 2025.

Listen to it on nights when you’re tempted to blame yourself or when you need warm words, and the tension in your heart will gently loosen.

It’s a song that wraps your pain in a gentle embrace.