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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.”

Once More... Songs of Lingering Feelings: Unforgettable Love Songs (21–30)

not enoughwacci

wacci 'Tarina i' Music Video

not enoughwacci

Wacci, also known for their popular breakup song “I Became Someone Else’s Girlfriend,” released this track “Tarinai” in 2020.

It depicts the struggle of a woman who can’t forget her ex—even though he may already have forgotten her—telling herself she really has to move on.

No matter how much you love someone, if the feelings aren’t mutual, you have to leave it in the past.

It’s so painful, even though she’s still in love.

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I acted tough.aimyon

Aimyon “I Acted Tough” × “Fake Love Alliance” Lyric Movie

I acted tough.aimyon

This is a song by Aimyon that portrays regrets and lingering feelings about a past love.

The lyrics resonate with anyone who has experienced “I actually loved them, but I put on a brave face and broke up.” The loneliness after the breakup and the desire to get it back are expressed straightforwardly, making you feel like you might cry as you listen.

Included on Aimyon’s debut single, this track is recommended for those who can’t forget an ex or who want to change the part of themselves that tries to act tough.

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Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku

Kinoko Teikoku — Night of the Osmanthus

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You know how a certain smell can trigger a memory? In this song, the scent of fragrant olive (osmanthus) brings back memories of a former lover.

Since it blooms pretty much everywhere in autumn, it’s bittersweet in a way… There are just too many triggers that remind you of the person you broke up with—their favorite ice cream, their phone number—making it all the more heartrending.

That’s the kind of song this is.

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CreepHyp – “ex Darling” (OFFICIAL AUDIO)

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CreepHyp’s latest work warmly depicts lingering attachment to a lost love and days gone by.

With its soft tones and gentle melody, it’s a song that tenderly colors the memories of an unforgettable lover.

The straightforward expression of feelings for an ex-partner will quietly resonate with listeners.

Released in April 2022, this track is a re-recording to commemorate the band’s 10th major-label anniversary.

Listening while holding dear your precious memories may give you the courage to take a new step forward.

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I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci

wacci “I Became Someone Else’s Girlfriend” Music Video

I became someone else's girlfriend.wacci

It’s a song released by wacci in 2018.

It simply lines up words about the current lover, but the moment you realize from the title and the ending that those words are actually directed toward an ex, you’re struck by how brilliant the song is.

Without using the language of love or belting out lingering attachment, it portrays those emotions so realistically that it tightens your chest.

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If I could go back to that day…Adachi Kana

Kana Adachi “If I Could Go Back to That Day...” (Special Edit)

If I could go back to that day...Adachi Kana

Kana Adachi’s “If I Could Go Back to That Day…” powerfully conveys the searing regret that follows a breakup.

The song is one track from her 2018 album “Yeah! Yeah!”.

The phrase “you only realize after you’ve lost it” is a staple of heartbreak.

Even when you know in your head there’s no point dwelling on it, love and breakups rarely let you move on so easily.

This is a song that stands by anyone feeling the same way.

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I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Would I Say It’s Too Late Now?” Music Video <4th Mini Album “Take Me” Released on 2020.9.2>

I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog

It’s a heartrending breakup song filled with lingering feelings.

Included on Saucy Dog’s 4th mini-album “Take Me,” this track was released in September 2020.

It portrays the complex emotions of still loving her even while knowing she’s found a new romance.

Because the last line of the chorus ends in a conversational tone, rather than pure sadness, you can keenly feel the frustration of “I was the one who broke up with her, and yet…”.

It’s a song we’d like people who can’t get over a breakup or who have an unforgettable love to listen to.

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