[Once More…] A lingering-attachment song: a song about a love you can’t forget
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.”
Playlist
| [Once More…] A lingering-attachment song: a song about a love you can’t forget | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | contact lens caseSaucy Dog | play_arrow | A heart-touching song that depicts the pain of heartbreak and the memories |
| 2east | lingering loveKitatani Ruki | play_arrow | Ryuki Kitaya’s song that delicately portrays lingering feelings for a finished love |
| 3east | rendezvousshaitoopu | play_arrow | A bittersweet love song and Shytoupe’s heart-stirring vocals |
| 4east | Snow WhiteMarushii | play_arrow | A heartrending heartbreak, an elegy for a winter night |
| 5east | Until the day I can no longer rememberback number | play_arrow | Express emotions in a song that depicts the feelings of heartbreak |
| 6east | If there’s a “see you”Mirei Touyama | play_arrow | A poignant song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and gratitude |
| 7east | I don’t like it.yangusukinii | play_arrow | A poignant ballad that sings of the pain of parting |
| 8east | Unfit to be a loverKoresawa | play_arrow | A poignant song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and lingering regret. |
| 9east | I want to forget.wacci | play_arrow | Heartbreak’s pain, an unforgettable longing |
| 10east | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | A bittersweet love song, a timeless masterpiece that resonates in the heart |
| 11east | Even if I forget somedayback number | play_arrow | Eternal regrets, feelings etched into the heart. |
| 12east | Sign of Lovekuriipuhaipe | play_arrow | A moving song that captures the pain of heartbreak |
| 13north_east | Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai | play_arrow | A soul-stirring song that sings of the aching feelings of a broken heart |
| 14south_east | bubble; foam; ephemeral (as in something short-lived)wanuka | play_arrow | The beautiful lyrics of lingering attachment in Wanuka’s “Utakata” |
| 15east | me me sheRADWIMPS | play_arrow | A warm RADWIMPS classic that portrays the pain of parting |
| 16east | Never Grow Upchanmina | play_arrow | Moving forward between lingering attachment and gratitude |
| 17east | avocadoyonige | play_arrow | The appeal of yonige’s songs that depict the pain of heartbreak |
| 18east | 366 daysHY | play_arrow | HY's heartbreaking breakup song '366 Days' |
| 19east | I like you, but it seems you don’t really like me.back number | play_arrow | A bittersweet song about a man who won’t give up, even after a failed confession |
| 20east | an unrelated personKaneyori Masaru | play_arrow | A song that delicately expresses the pain of heartbreak |
| 21east | somedaySaucy Dog | play_arrow | A masterpiece that poignantly sings of lingering attachment and memories after a breakup. |
| 22east | not enoughwacci | play_arrow | The poignant struggle of a woman who can’t forget her ex-lover |
| 23east | I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo | play_arrow | Introduction to a song that portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 24east | I can’t bring myself to hate (you/it).ren | play_arrow | A heartrending breakup song expressing lingering attachment and love |
| 25east | I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci | play_arrow | A classic song that portrays a heartrending longing for a former lover |
| 26east | ex-darlingkuriipuhaipe | play_arrow | Gently depicting feelings for a lost love |
| 27east | Once moreAteen | play_arrow | Ateen’s bittersweet love song that sings of the pain of parting |
| 28east | If I could go back to that day…Adachi Kana | play_arrow | A heartfelt song that sings of the pain of heartbreak |
| 29north_east | I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog | play_arrow | A poignant song that sings of the frustration of heartbreak and lingering attachment |
| 30south_east | I acted tough.aimyon | play_arrow | Regret and lingering attachment for a love I broke off while putting on a brave face |
| 31north_east | Street Loveindigo la End | play_arrow | A song depicting unwavering feelings for a former lover |
| 32south_east | Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku | play_arrow | A bittersweet breakup song where the scent of osmanthus brings back memories of a former lover. |
| 33east | the absolute worstMarushii | play_arrow | The pain of a betrayed love and the complex emotions that come with it |
| 34east | MetronomeYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | A Kenshi Yonezu song about the end of love and lingering attachment |
| 35east | intersectionatarayo | play_arrow | Atarayo’s lyrics resonate with people’s hearts. |
| 36north_east | Asking for the impossibleJohn Darling | play_arrow | Peter Pan's Sad Love Song |
| 37north_east | Because I fell in loveaimyon | play_arrow | A positive, Aimyon-like sensibility even after heartbreak |
| 38south_east | Side DishShimizu Shota | play_arrow | Shota Shimizu’s heartrending breakup song resonates with the heart. |
| 39east | KissHugaiko | play_arrow | A heartrending song about an unforgettable love |
| 40north_east | Everyday Revolutionneguse. | play_arrow | A heartfelt breakup song about not wanting to lose everyday life with someone special |
| 41south_east | AsterSaucy Dog | play_arrow | A song that looks back on the past and embraces memories |
| 42east | AsymmetryYasuda Rei | play_arrow | A popular TV drama theme song that portrays lingering feelings for someone you once loved. |
| 43east | nape (of the neck)aiko | play_arrow | A heartbreaking farewell song, aiko’s masterpiece |
| 44north_east | First LoveUtada Hikaru | play_arrow | Hikaru Utada: A Song of First Love’s Pain and Hope |
| 45north_east | end creditsShout it Out | play_arrow | The moving song “End Roll” by Shout it Out |
| 46south_east | Love ForeverKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta | play_arrow | Traces of love, a poem of unbreakable bonds |
| 47south_east | MemoTakase Tōya | play_arrow | A poignant song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment |
| 48east | DaydreamreGretGirl | play_arrow | A heartrending love song that captures the pain of a broken heart |
| 49east | melt bittersatō moka | play_arrow | A song of heartbreak’s pain and the journey toward self-discovery |
| 50north_east | I got a boyfriend/girlfriend.My Hair is Bad | play_arrow | Between lingering feelings for an ex and the dawn of a new love |
| 51south_east | ArikaMarushii | play_arrow | Marcy’s poignant ballad, popular among Gen Z |
| 52east | HeyYOAKE | play_arrow | A refreshing YOAKE track that helps you move forward after heartbreak |
| 53north_east | tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa | play_arrow | A poignant song that sings of the regrets and sense of loss in love |
| 54north_east | Lingering feelings for youCHIHIRO | play_arrow | Lingering feelings of unrequited love, emotions that continue even after a breakup |
| 55north_east | wedge (kusabi)Oku Hanako | play_arrow | Okuhanako’s classic “Kusabi,” a song of heartrending longing |
| 56north_east | night skyOnda Masanori | play_arrow | From TikTok, a heart-touching ballad: “Night Sky.” |
| 57south_east | You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS | play_arrow | FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, who elicited empathy with their songs of lingering attachment |
| 58north_east | catDISH// | play_arrow | A heart-stirring song in which a cat sings of post-breakup regret and lingering attachment |
| 59north_east | PrincessShimizu Shota | play_arrow | A song by Shota Shimizu that sings about feelings after a breakup |
| 60north_east | SorryShimizu Shota | play_arrow | Shota Shimizu’s “Sorry,” a song about regret and lingering attachment |
| 61east | Remember the Days ~Footprints with You~Hirai Dai | play_arrow | A moving masterpiece woven by ukulele and lyrics |
| 62north_east | Rejected-Love GirlSayuri | play_arrow | Sing about bittersweet feelings while holding on to lingering attachments |
| 63south_east | makeupMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | A woman who forgives her unfaithful partner and wishes for their happiness |
| 64east | Maybe it didn’t have to be you after all.yangusukinii | play_arrow | A breakup song sung by a band formed on social media |
| 65east | IfSLOTH | play_arrow | A bittersweet love song where lingering regrets and hope intersect |
| 66east | AitaiKato Miria | play_arrow | Miliyah Kato’s classic song ‘Aitai,’ which sings of the pain of heartbreak |
| 67east | Curse of LoveSG | play_arrow | A poignant song that portrays the pain of heartbreak, resonating deeply in the heart. |
| 68east | MPRINCESS PRINCESS | play_arrow | The eternity of love is an illusion, the pain of parting. |
| 69east | Regretsumika | play_arrow | A beloved sumika song that refreshingly portrays lingering feelings of love |
| 70east | Blue BenchSasuke | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of youthful memories and lingering regrets |
| 71east | Stop this nightJUJU | play_arrow | A heartrending song of parting where lingering attachment and love intertwine |
| 72east | Cassis orangeLaughing Hick | play_arrow | The heart of a girl wavering between dreams and reality |
| 73east | Fall in love with me againYUTORI-SEDAI | play_arrow | A poignant youth rock song about the pain of parting |
| 74east | WhyNovelbright | play_arrow | A song about parting from someone dear and the loneliness in the heart |
| 75east | Farewellyoru no hito warai | play_arrow | A poignant love song that sings of memories from the past. |
| 76east | What is emotion?This is LAST | play_arrow | A poignant, heart-stirring song that portrays the sorrow of heartbreak and the warmth of affection. |
| 77east | Happy Endingback number | play_arrow | A poignant song by back number that portrays the turmoil of a breakup |
| 78east | I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket | play_arrow | A heartfelt cry that resonates with the lyrics of lingering attachment |
| 79east | MissingKubota Toshinobu | play_arrow | A song that sings of the pain and anguish of a forbidden love |
| 80east | againKōda Kumi | play_arrow | Kumi Koda’s classic “again” that keeps you company on a heartrending night |
| 81east | I miss you so much, I want to see you.Nishino Kana | play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s signature song, a heartbreaking message of lost love |
| 82east | Ctrl ZChroNoiR | play_arrow | A song that sings about feelings for a lost love |
| 83east | lingering attachment; regrets; reluctance to let goDomura Riu | play_arrow | A bittersweet song by Riu Domura that sings of lingering attachment |
| 84east | misfortuneren | play_arrow | Ren's song. It depicts the complex emotions after a breakup. |
| 85east | NAOHY | play_arrow | A poignant song that sings of the pain of heartbreak |
| 86east | Dried flowersYuuri | play_arrow | A heart-touching masterpiece that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the light of hope |
| 87east | Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA | play_arrow | AAA’s popular song, a heartfelt longing for an ex-girlfriend |
| 88east | Honey Memoryaiko | play_arrow | A heartrending song of lingering attachment that portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 89east | A world without youto shiki | play_arrow | Looking back on the past and taking a new step forward |
| 90east | dearestKOH+ | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of parting and love with someone dear |
| 91east | Current boyfriend, ex-boyfriendNatural Radio Station | play_arrow | A heart-stirring classic by a reggae duo from Fukuoka |
| 92east | petalback number | play_arrow | A heartbreak song layered over cherry blossom petals |
| 93east | Just… I want to see youEXILE | play_arrow | Regret after a breakup in EXILE’s “Tada… Aitakute” |
| 94east | Prologue feat. AimerShimizu Shota | play_arrow | A bittersweet love ballad by Shota Shimizu and Aimer |
| 95east | Never again…BENI | play_arrow | A poignant song that portrays memories of love and lingering attachment |
| 96east | Only I liked it.suisou gurashi | play_arrow | A Heartbreak Song from Life in a Fish Tank |
| 97east | After a broken heartCHIHIRO | play_arrow | An inspiring breakup song that heals the pain of love |
| 98east | I don’t want to see you; I want to see you.Ueno Yūka | play_arrow | Express the bittersweet emotions of heartbreak through a piano ballad |
| 99east | FragranceMahiru | play_arrow | A woman’s aching feelings as the scent of a perfume reminds her of a former lover |
| 100east | Lemonadeyuka | play_arrow | A song of a bittersweet end to love and its lingering afterglow |
| 101east | remainingYoshizawa Kayoko | play_arrow | A poignant song that tells the story of a love at the end of summer |
| 102east | I miss you.UVERworld | play_arrow | A UVERworld ballad that depicts the pain of heartbreak |
| 103east | Ref:rainAimer | play_arrow | A heart-touching song that you can’t forget about someone special |
| 104north_east | I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki | play_arrow | An iconic song of hope for overcoming the pain of heartbreak |
| 105south_east | So she’s not your girlfriend, huh?Ueno Yūka | play_arrow | A heartbreak ballad portraying the final moments of lovers who have decided to part ways |
| 106east | Liaratarayo | play_arrow | A song that portrays the end of love and changes of the heart |
| 107east | Tears of TomorrowKoseki Mai | play_arrow | Expressing the poignancy of heartbreak with a 90s-style melody |


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