A bittersweet song that trended on TikTok. A heart-wrenching ‘setsuna’ song.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of bittersweet songs—the kind that have trended on TikTok or are often used there.
Songs that bare honest feelings: true “setsuna” tracks.
Not only do the lyrics resonate with a wistful heart, but the overall emo vibe is sure to captivate you.
There are plenty of songs so heartrending they make your chest tighten.
Focusing mainly on love songs, we’ve picked out a variety of tracks.
Listening might vividly bring back memories, and they’re great choices for lyric videos, too.
Be sure to take your time and listen.
Playlist
| A bittersweet song that trended on TikTok. A heart-wrenching ‘setsuna’ song. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | AnswerIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | Hope and the courage to realign your life |
| 2east | HeyYOAKE |  play_arrow | A YOAKE song that portrays the conflicts of love and lingering attachment |
| 3east | evening primroseNovelbright |  play_arrow | The appeal of Novelbright’s song that depicts the pain of heartbreak |
| 4east | Blue MoonNiziU |  play_arrow | The appeal of NiziU’s ballad song “Blue Moon” |
| 5east | I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo |  play_arrow | A poignant song that devours sorrow and shakes the heart |
| 6east | A night when I want to cryAYANE |  play_arrow | Courage and hope to live true to yourself |
| 7east | shutterYuuri |  play_arrow | A song about the pain of heartbreak and the warmth of friendship |
| 8east | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | Sentimental love song “Someday” |
| 9east | spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota |  play_arrow | A love song that delicately expresses feelings through depictions of nature |
| 10east | Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad that sings of heartbreak’s pain and the chilling distance between two hearts |
| 11east | Dried flowersYuuri |  play_arrow | Comparing the bittersweet memories of a broken heart to dried flowers |
| 12east | piercingKubota Kai |  play_arrow | A poignant song seeking someone to fill the wounds of the heart |
| 13east | tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa |  play_arrow | Koresawa’s bittersweet love song “Tobacco.” |
| 14east | A song about being cheated on but still in love.riria. |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings about the pain of infidelity |
| 15east | After the nightadieu |  play_arrow | The pain of heartbreak and the importance of letting go of emotions |
| 16east | I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci |  play_arrow | The bittersweet feelings of a woman taking a step toward a new love |
| 17east | Midnight Girlimase |  play_arrow | imase's sentimental song, a quiet recollection of love |
| 18east | Cinderella BoySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A poignant love song that portrays the turmoil between betrayal and budding feelings of love |
| 19east | Agate Caressed by NightAyase |  play_arrow | A night without the last train, a song of unspoken gratitude and farewell |
| 20east | Only a single voicerokudenashi |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the loneliness and difficulty of living faced by people today. |
| 21east | So it wasn’t me, huh.riria. |  play_arrow | Lilia, a popular singer-songwriter on TikTok |
| 22east | Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End |  play_arrow | indigo la End’s classic summer song gains renewed attention on TikTok |
| 23east | rendezvousshaitoopu |  play_arrow | A popular song by Shytoop that portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 24east | You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn |  play_arrow | Make Are-kun’s romantic feelings a viral hit |
| 25east | Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri |  play_arrow | The feelings of a woman trying to move forward and break free from the pain of heartbreak |
| 26east | Ghost in the FlowersYorushika |  play_arrow | A wistful song that paints memories of summer |