[Valentine’s Heartbreak Songs] Masterpieces and Popular Tracks to Heal a Wounded Heart

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A heartrending, tear-jerking song: 'Koi (Love) / Hanako Oku'

It’s a song about a girl who’s shocked after seeing the person she likes with his girlfriend… it’s very heartrending.

A love that won’t come true, no matter how deeply you feel.

Even if you keep asking yourself, “Why am I not good enough?” you can’t find an answer.

I really want people who had their hearts broken before they could give their Valentine’s chocolates to listen to this.

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back number – Until the Day It Becomes Unrememberable (full)

I think the “heartbreak period” is exactly what the song’s title, “Until the Day I Can No Longer Remember,” refers to.

As long as you can’t help remembering, all sorts of things will race through your mind—you’ll laugh at the happy memories, and the painful ones and your regrets will bring the sadness back again.

Repeating that cycle, your wounds gradually heal with the passage of time.

But even if you could forget everything, would that really be a good thing? The hazy emotions after a breakup are expressed just as they are.

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wacci “I Want to Forget” Music Video

This is a song by wacci that portrays the bittersweet feelings of being unable to let go of a former lover, no matter how much you want to move on.

It delicately expresses the emotional turmoil of wishing to erase memories of an ex, yet seeing traces of the past even in new encounters.

Released exclusively via digital distribution on July 17, 2024, this work is a highly relatable heartbreak song that speaks to those who, despite trying to enter a new relationship, find themselves held back by lingering feelings and the frustration of not being able to move forward.

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Koresawa “SSW” [MUSIC VIDEO]

This is a heartwarming song by Koresawa that transforms the lingering feelings and memories of heartbreak into a positive outlook.

While reflecting on past love, it conveys the strength to move forward by drawing on the experiences gained from it.

Included on the album “Korekara,” released in August 2017, the song was also used as the opening theme for tvk’s music program “Mutoma 2.” It’s a track that gently heals the heart, offering words of encouragement and standing by those who have gone through painful breakups and are finding it hard to move on.

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Koresawa “To You Who Didn’t Choose Me” [Music Video]

This is a quintessential Koresawa number that poppily portrays the pain of heartbreak, lingering feelings, and wishes for the other person.

Released in February 2025 as the lead track from the album “To the You Who Chose Me, and the You Who Didn’t.” It features a catchy melody and lyrics that express the emotions of a breakup in a straightforward yet cute way.

The positivity and strength hidden beneath the sadness create a song that resonates with listeners.

It will be your ally when you’re trying to move on from heartbreak!

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This song could be considered a quintessential heart-wrenching breakup ballad.

The delicate vocals seep into your heart.

It carefully portrays the complex emotions of a woman who realizes her lover’s betrayal yet still can’t forget them.

The lyrics convey a longing to cling to happy memories of the past.

Released in February 2023, the track’s lyrics are also compelling for their sense of urban loneliness, with scenes like looking down over the city from a rooftop.

It’s a song that offers comfort to those bearing the pain of heartbreak or who have experienced losing someone dear.

It’s especially recommended for listening alone at night.

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Takuya Takase, Ren / Demo, (Official Music Video)

A heart-stirring song delicately portraying the pain of parting and lingering feelings, crafted by Toya Takase and Ren.

It carefully expresses deep love for the other person and the inner conflict of being unable to accept the breakup.

Telling yourself “I’ll be okay tomorrow,” yet the lingering scent of perfume in the room brings back memories—capturing emotions that anyone who has experienced heartbreak can relate to.

Featured on the December 2023 album “Ai-Do,” the track blends J-pop with electronic elements, offering a memorable sound that gently encourages you to take a step forward even while carrying the pain of a broken heart.