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[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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1eastcontact lens caseSaucy Dog
contact lens caseSaucy Dogplay_arrow
A heart-touching song that depicts the pain of heartbreak and the memories
2eastlingering loveKitatani Ruki
lingering loveKitatani Rukiplay_arrow
Ryuki Kitaya’s song that delicately portrays lingering feelings for a finished love
3eastrendezvousshaitoopu
rendezvousshaitoopuplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song and Shytoupe’s heart-stirring vocals
4eastSnow WhiteMarushii
Snow WhiteMarushiiplay_arrow
A heartrending heartbreak, an elegy for a winter night
5eastUntil the day I can no longer rememberback number
Until the day I can no longer rememberback numberplay_arrow
Express emotions in a song that depicts the feelings of heartbreak
6eastIf there’s a “see you”Mirei Touyama
If there’s a “see you” Mirei Toyamaplay_arrow
A poignant song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and gratitude
7eastI don’t like it.yangusukinii
I don’t like it.yangusukiniiplay_arrow
A poignant ballad that sings of the pain of parting
8eastUnfit to be a loverKoresawa
Unfit to be a loverKoresawaplay_arrow
A poignant song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and lingering regret.
9eastI want to forget.wacci
I want to forget.wacciplay_arrow
Heartbreak’s pain, an unforgettable longing
10eastPretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song, a timeless masterpiece that resonates in the heart
11eastEven if I forget somedayback number
Even if I forget somedayback numberplay_arrow
Eternal regrets, feelings etched into the heart.
12eastSign of Lovekuriipuhaipe
Sign of Lovekuriipuhaipeplay_arrow
A moving song that captures the pain of heartbreak
13north_eastSong of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanaiplay_arrow
A soul-stirring song that sings of the aching feelings of a broken heart
14south_eastbubble; foam; ephemeral (as in something short-lived)wanuka
bubble; foam; ephemeral (as in something short-lived)wanukaplay_arrow
The beautiful lyrics of lingering attachment in Wanuka’s “Utakata”
15eastme me sheRADWIMPS
me me sheRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A warm RADWIMPS classic that portrays the pain of parting
16eastNever Grow Upchanmina
Never Grow Upchanminaplay_arrow
Moving forward between lingering attachment and gratitude
17eastavocadoyonige
avocadoyonigeplay_arrow
The appeal of yonige’s songs that depict the pain of heartbreak
18east366 daysHY
366 daysHYplay_arrow
HY's heartbreaking breakup song '366 Days'
19eastI like you, but it seems you don’t really like me.back number
I like you, but it seems you don't really like me.back numberplay_arrow
A bittersweet song about a man who won’t give up, even after a failed confession
20eastan unrelated personKaneyori Masaru
an unrelated personKaneyori Masaruplay_arrow
A song that delicately expresses the pain of heartbreak
21eastsomedaySaucy Dog
somedaySaucy Dogplay_arrow
A masterpiece that poignantly sings of lingering attachment and memories after a breakup.
22eastnot enoughwacci
not enoughwacciplay_arrow
The poignant struggle of a woman who can’t forget her ex-lover
23eastI forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo
I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayoplay_arrow
Introduction to a song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
24eastI can’t bring myself to hate (you/it).ren
I can’t bring myself to hate (you/it).renplay_arrow
A heartrending breakup song expressing lingering attachment and love
25eastI became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci
I became someone else's girlfriend.wacciplay_arrow
A classic song that portrays a heartrending longing for a former lover
26eastex-darlingkuriipuhaipe
ex-darlingkuriipuhaipeplay_arrow
Gently depicting feelings for a lost love
27eastOnce moreAteen
Once moreAteenplay_arrow
Ateen’s bittersweet love song that sings of the pain of parting
28eastIf I could go back to that day…Adachi Kana
If I could go back to that day...Adachi Kanaplay_arrow
A heartfelt song that sings of the pain of heartbreak
29north_eastI wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog
I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dogplay_arrow
A poignant song that sings of the frustration of heartbreak and lingering attachment
30south_eastI acted tough.aimyon
I acted tough.aimyonplay_arrow
Regret and lingering attachment for a love I broke off while putting on a brave face
31north_eastStreet Loveindigo la End
Street Loveindigo la Endplay_arrow
A song depicting unwavering feelings for a former lover
32south_eastNight of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku
Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikokuplay_arrow
A bittersweet breakup song where the scent of osmanthus brings back memories of a former lover.
33eastthe absolute worstMarushii
the absolute worstMarushiiplay_arrow
The pain of a betrayed love and the complex emotions that come with it
34eastMetronomeYonezu Kenshi
MetronomeYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A Kenshi Yonezu song about the end of love and lingering attachment
35eastintersectionatarayo
intersectionatarayoplay_arrow
Atarayo’s lyrics resonate with people’s hearts.
36north_eastAsking for the impossibleJohn Darling
Asking for the impossibleJohn Darlingplay_arrow
Peter Pan's Sad Love Song
37north_eastBecause I fell in loveaimyon
Because I fell in loveaimyonplay_arrow
A positive, Aimyon-like sensibility even after heartbreak
38south_eastSide DishShimizu Shota
Side DishShimizu Shotaplay_arrow
Shota Shimizu’s heartrending breakup song resonates with the heart.
39eastKissHugaiko
KissHugaikoplay_arrow
A heartrending song about an unforgettable love
40north_eastEveryday Revolutionneguse.
Everyday Revolutionneguse.play_arrow
A heartfelt breakup song about not wanting to lose everyday life with someone special
41south_eastAsterSaucy Dog
AsterSaucy Dogplay_arrow
A song that looks back on the past and embraces memories
42eastAsymmetryYasuda Rei
AsymmetryYasuda Reiplay_arrow
A popular TV drama theme song that portrays lingering feelings for someone you once loved.
43eastnape (of the neck)aiko
nape (of the neck)aikoplay_arrow
A heartbreaking farewell song, aiko’s masterpiece
44north_eastFirst LoveUtada Hikaru
First LoveUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Hikaru Utada: A Song of First Love’s Pain and Hope
45north_eastend creditsShout it Out
end creditsShout it Outplay_arrow
The moving song “End Roll” by Shout it Out
46south_eastLove ForeverKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta
Love ForeverKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōtaplay_arrow
Traces of love, a poem of unbreakable bonds
47south_eastMemoTakase Tōya
MemoTakase Tōyaplay_arrow
A poignant song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment
48eastDaydreamreGretGirl
DaydreamreGretGirlplay_arrow
A heartrending love song that captures the pain of a broken heart
49eastmelt bittersatō moka
melt bittersatō mokaplay_arrow
A song of heartbreak’s pain and the journey toward self-discovery
50north_eastI got a boyfriend/girlfriend.My Hair is Bad
I got a boyfriend/girlfriend.My Hair is Badplay_arrow
Between lingering feelings for an ex and the dawn of a new love
51south_eastArikaMarushii
ArikaMarushiiplay_arrow
Marcy’s poignant ballad, popular among Gen Z
52eastHeyYOAKE
HeyYOAKEplay_arrow
A refreshing YOAKE track that helps you move forward after heartbreak
53north_easttobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa
tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawaplay_arrow
A poignant song that sings of the regrets and sense of loss in love
54north_eastLingering feelings for youCHIHIRO
Lingering feelings for youCHIHIROplay_arrow
Lingering feelings of unrequited love, emotions that continue even after a breakup
55north_eastwedge (kusabi)Oku Hanako
wedge (kusabi)Oku Hanakoplay_arrow
Okuhanako’s classic “Kusabi,” a song of heartrending longing
56north_eastnight skyOnda Masanori
night skyOnda Masanoriplay_arrow
From TikTok, a heart-touching ballad: “Night Sky.”
57south_eastYou’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
You're no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, who elicited empathy with their songs of lingering attachment
58north_eastcatDISH//
catDISH//play_arrow
A heart-stirring song in which a cat sings of post-breakup regret and lingering attachment
59north_eastPrincessShimizu Shota
PrincessShimizu Shotaplay_arrow
A song by Shota Shimizu that sings about feelings after a breakup
60north_eastSorryShimizu Shota
SorryShimizu Shotaplay_arrow
Shota Shimizu’s “Sorry,” a song about regret and lingering attachment
61eastRemember the Days ~Footprints with You~Hirai Dai
Remember the Days ~Footprints with You~Hirai Daiplay_arrow
A moving masterpiece woven by ukulele and lyrics
62north_eastRejected-Love GirlSayuri
Rejected-Love GirlSayuriplay_arrow
Sing about bittersweet feelings while holding on to lingering attachments
63south_eastmakeupMy Hair is Bad
makeupMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
A woman who forgives her unfaithful partner and wishes for their happiness
64eastMaybe it didn’t have to be you after all.yangusukinii
Maybe it didn’t have to be you after all.yangusukiniiplay_arrow
A breakup song sung by a band formed on social media
65eastIfSLOTH
IfSLOTHplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song where lingering regrets and hope intersect
66eastAitaiKato Miria
AitaiKato Miriaplay_arrow
Miliyah Kato’s classic song ‘Aitai,’ which sings of the pain of heartbreak
67eastCurse of LoveSG
Curse of LoveSGplay_arrow
A poignant song that portrays the pain of heartbreak, resonating deeply in the heart.
68eastMPRINCESS PRINCESS
MPRINCESS PRINCESSplay_arrow
The eternity of love is an illusion, the pain of parting.
69eastRegretsumika
Regretsumikaplay_arrow
A beloved sumika song that refreshingly portrays lingering feelings of love
70eastBlue BenchSasuke
Blue BenchSasukeplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of youthful memories and lingering regrets
71eastStop this nightJUJU
Stop this nightJUJUplay_arrow
A heartrending song of parting where lingering attachment and love intertwine
72eastCassis orangeLaughing Hick
Cassis orangeLaughing Hickplay_arrow
The heart of a girl wavering between dreams and reality
73eastFall in love with me againYUTORI-SEDAI
Fall in love with me againYUTORI-SEDAIplay_arrow
A poignant youth rock song about the pain of parting
74eastWhyNovelbright
WhyNovelbrightplay_arrow
A song about parting from someone dear and the loneliness in the heart
75eastFarewellyoru no hito warai
Farewellyoru no hito waraiplay_arrow
A poignant love song that sings of memories from the past.
76eastWhat is emotion?This is LAST
What is emotion?This is LASTplay_arrow
A poignant, heart-stirring song that portrays the sorrow of heartbreak and the warmth of affection.
77eastHappy Endingback number
Happy Endingback numberplay_arrow
A poignant song by back number that portrays the turmoil of a breakup
78eastI love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket
I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocketplay_arrow
A heartfelt cry that resonates with the lyrics of lingering attachment
79eastMissingKubota Toshinobu
MissingKubota Toshinobuplay_arrow
A song that sings of the pain and anguish of a forbidden love
80eastagainKōda Kumi
againKōda Kumiplay_arrow
Kumi Koda’s classic “again” that keeps you company on a heartrending night
81eastI miss you so much, I want to see you.Nishino Kana
I miss you so much, I want to see you.Nishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino’s signature song, a heartbreaking message of lost love
82eastCtrl ZChroNoiR
Ctrl ZChroNoiRplay_arrow
A song that sings about feelings for a lost love
83eastlingering attachment; regrets; reluctance to let goDomura Riu
lingering attachment; regrets; reluctance to let goDomura Riuplay_arrow
A bittersweet song by Riu Domura that sings of lingering attachment
84eastmisfortuneren
misfortunerenplay_arrow
Ren's song. It depicts the complex emotions after a breakup.
85eastNAOHY
NAOHYplay_arrow
A poignant song that sings of the pain of heartbreak
86eastDried flowersYuuri
Dried flowersYuuriplay_arrow
A heart-touching masterpiece that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the light of hope
87eastLove’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA
Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAAplay_arrow
AAA’s popular song, a heartfelt longing for an ex-girlfriend
88eastHoney Memoryaiko
Honey Memoryaikoplay_arrow
A heartrending song of lingering attachment that portrays the pain of heartbreak
89eastA world without youto shiki
A world without youto shikiplay_arrow
Looking back on the past and taking a new step forward
90eastdearestKOH+
dearestKOH+play_arrow
A classic song that sings of parting and love with someone dear
91eastCurrent boyfriend, ex-boyfriendNatural Radio Station
Current boyfriend, ex-boyfriendNatural Radio Stationplay_arrow
A heart-stirring classic by a reggae duo from Fukuoka
92eastpetalback number
petalback numberplay_arrow
A heartbreak song layered over cherry blossom petals
93eastJust… I want to see youEXILE
Just... I want to see youEXILEplay_arrow
Regret after a breakup in EXILE’s “Tada… Aitakute”
94eastPrologue feat. AimerShimizu Shota
Prologue feat. AimerShimizu Shotaplay_arrow
A bittersweet love ballad by Shota Shimizu and Aimer
95eastNever again…BENI
Never again...BENIplay_arrow
A poignant song that portrays memories of love and lingering attachment
96eastOnly I liked it.suisou gurashi
Only I liked it.suisou gurashiplay_arrow
A Heartbreak Song from Life in a Fish Tank
97eastAfter a broken heartCHIHIRO
After a broken heartCHIHIROplay_arrow
An inspiring breakup song that heals the pain of love
98eastI don’t want to see you; I want to see you.Ueno Yūka
I don’t want to see you; I want to see you.Ueno Yūkaplay_arrow
Express the bittersweet emotions of heartbreak through a piano ballad
99eastFragranceMahiru
FragranceMahiruplay_arrow
A woman’s aching feelings as the scent of a perfume reminds her of a former lover
100eastLemonadeyuka
Lemonadeyukaplay_arrow
A song of a bittersweet end to love and its lingering afterglow
101eastremainingYoshizawa Kayoko
remainingYoshizawa Kayokoplay_arrow
A poignant song that tells the story of a love at the end of summer
102eastI miss you.UVERworld
I miss you.UVERworldplay_arrow
A UVERworld ballad that depicts the pain of heartbreak
103eastRef:rainAimer
Ref:rainAimerplay_arrow
A heart-touching song that you can’t forget about someone special
104north_eastI won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki
I won't fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
An iconic song of hope for overcoming the pain of heartbreak
105south_eastSo she’s not your girlfriend, huh?Ueno Yūka
So she’s not your girlfriend, huh?Ueno Yūkaplay_arrow
A heartbreak ballad portraying the final moments of lovers who have decided to part ways
106eastLiaratarayo
Liaratarayoplay_arrow
A song that portrays the end of love and changes of the heart
107eastTears of TomorrowKoseki Mai
Tears of TomorrowKoseki Maiplay_arrow
Expressing the poignancy of heartbreak with a 90s-style melody