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[Once More…] A lingering-attachment song: a song about a love you can’t forget

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We’ve gathered a collection of classic “lingering-love” songs, packed with feelings you just can’t let go of.

Even if you part ways by mutual agreement, get dumped, or decide to give up on love yourself, when you’re alone you might realize, “I still love them after all…” and notice that lingering attachment within you.

The enormity of what you lost that only hits you after it’s gone; a love that grew until there was no going back.

In this article, we introduce songs that portray all kinds of lingering feelings toward past love.

These are tracks we especially want people to hear who think, “I know we can’t go back, but I still can’t forget them.”

[One More Time…] A Song of Lingering Feelings: Unforgettable Love Songs (91–100)

remainingYoshizawa Kayoko

Kayoko Yoshizawa 'Left Behind' MUSIC VIDEO

remainingYoshizawa Kayoko

Singer-songwriter Kayoko Yoshizawa’s 2017 release “Nokotteru” (“What Remains”).

This song captures the transition from summer to autumn; its wistful melody evokes the early-morning air, and Yoshizawa’s slightly languid yet gentle voice matches it perfectly, seeping warmly into your heart as you listen.

The lyrics also convey the feelings of a woman who “doesn’t want to forget the love she found in summer,” making it a track I especially recommend to anyone in love or with someone special in mind.

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Only I liked it.suisou gurashi

Suysougurashi 'I Was the Only One Who Loved It.' Official Music Video

Only I liked it.suisou gurashi

A heartbreak song by suisougurasu that delicately portrays the ache and lingering attachment of love.

Eye’s clear, translucent vocals beautifully capture the painful feeling of being left behind while the other person moves on to their next romance.

Many listeners will relate to the lyrics, which depict how a casual message from the person you like can throw your heart into turmoil.

Released in September 2021, this song is sure to resonate with anyone who can’t forget someone they love or is suffering from a love they can’t let go of.

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[Once More…] A Song of Lingering Feelings: Unforgettable Love Songs (101–110)

I don’t want to see you; I want to see you.Ueno Yūka

Yuka Ueno “Don’t Want to See You, Want to See You” Music Video

I don’t want to see you; I want to see you.Ueno Yūka

A ballad by Yuuka Ueno that sets painfully bittersweet scenes of heartbreak—so vivid they make your chest ache just remembering—against a simple, piano-led melody.

Six months after the breakup, the protagonist’s heart is still tangled in conflicting emotions born from being unable to forget their former lover: aching to see them, yet not wanting to.

Included on the January 2019 album “Sukina Hito wa Anata datta” (“You Were the One I Loved”), this song is sure to resonate deeply with anyone who has gone through a breakup and still hasn’t sorted out their feelings.

When they suddenly come to mind in a quiet moment, why not listen to this track and face your true feelings?

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FragranceMahiru

[MV] Mahiru — Fragrance (Aroma)

FragranceMahiru

A heartrending song by Mahiru that portrays the feelings of a woman who can’t help but sense the presence of her former lover in the lingering scent of a borrowed perfume.

Delicately woven words capture how memories stirred by fragrance toss her about, leaving her heart aching with feelings she still can’t let go of.

Co-created with RINZO and released in December 2023, the piece gained support as a ballad that comforts many who have experienced heartbreak.

It’s a song that stands by those who, in everyday moments, are suddenly reminded of someone precious by a passing scent, bringing empathy to such bittersweet instants.

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Liaratarayo

Atarayo – Liar (Music Video)

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This song portrays the end of a romance and the emotional path that follows.

The lyrics, illuminated by Atarayo’s delicate sensibility, skillfully express the aching feeling of being unable to forget someone even after parting.

It also carefully depicts the complex shift in emotions as feelings for a loved one gradually turn into resentment, resonating deeply with listeners.

Included on the EP “Yoake Mae,” released in October 2021, the track is also known as an answer song to the band’s signature piece, “October, I’ll Forget Your Quiet Self.” Recommended for those carrying the pain of heartbreak or in the mood to reflect on a past love.

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I miss you.UVERworld

UVERworld 'Yearning for You'

I miss you.UVERworld

A heart-stirring ballad that delicately portrays the profound sense of loss and regret after losing a loved one.

Released by UVERworld in September 2008, the song expresses powerful feelings and loneliness toward a former lover, wrapped in a gentle melody.

It is included on the album “AwakEVE,” and its music video set at Shibuya’s scramble crossing is also memorable.

A tender masterpiece that offers comfort to those who have lost someone important or are trying to overcome a breakup.

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I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “I Won’t Fall in Love Again” (Music Video) [5th Single] (1992) Noriyuki Makihara / Mou Koi Nante Shinai

I won't fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki

A masterpiece that delicately portrays a man’s emotions after heartbreak, offering listeners hope and empathy.

While he pretends to be strong, saying, “It’s not like I can’t do anything without you,” the way he feels his lover’s absence in everyday life is striking.

Released in May 1992 and used as a TV drama theme song, it reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart.

Its million-selling success shows how deeply it resonated with many people.

This is a song that gently supports those trying to overcome the pain of a breakup and move forward again.

A must-listen for anyone who has gone through a painful parting.

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