A wonderful heartbreak song

A winter heartbreak song. A love song that's just too heartrending.

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”

Winter is a happy season filled with events for lovers, like Christmas and Valentine’s Day.

But some people may be going through tough days—getting turned down by someone they like, or not being able to spend time with their partner.

So in this article, we’ve put together a collection of heartbreak songs perfect for winter.

If you “remember a past lover when winter comes” or are “sad after being rejected by someone you like,” please give them a listen.

You’re sure to find a song that resonates with your feelings.

May your heart be wrapped in a little warmth…

Winter heartbreak songs. Heart-wrenching love songs (41–50)

It’s okay even if I forget someday.back number

back number - Even if I someday forget

It's okay even if I forget someday.back number

A three-piece rock band, back number, boasts immense popularity among the younger generation for their heartrending lyrics that vividly paint scenes and songs steeped in melancholy.

This track, included on their first album “Atonomatsuri” (Ato no Matsuri), is widely known among fans as a masterpiece despite never being released as a single and having no music video.

Its lyrical melody and chord progression set to a relaxed shuffle beat lend even greater poignancy to the heartbreak-themed lyrics.

It’s a hidden gem from back number, with an exceptional atmosphere that makes you feel the chill of winter’s wind.

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Winter heartbreak songs. Heart-wrenching love songs (51–60)

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It’s a bittersweet breakup song about saying goodbye yourself.

I can relate to the feeling that the pain and the hurt are proof of how much you loved the other person.

The more you’re hurt, the more you can grow, and the kinder you can be to others.

I want to remember that I’m not the only one suffering—my partner is hurting too.

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Jurian (Julian) / Super Loose Socks (Princess Princess Cover)

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It’s Princess Princess’s 10th single, released in 1990.

The lyrics were written by Kanako Nakayama and the music was composed by Kaori Okui.

It was used in a commercial for Citizen’s “Lighthouse” and reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It’s one of those heartbreaking breakup songs you want to listen to in winter, filled with poignant feelings for an ex-lover.

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red scarfInoue Sonoko

Sonoko Inoue / Red Scarf -Music Video- (Full Ver.)

red scarfInoue Sonoko

This is a number from Sonoko Inoue’s indie days, produced by Ryota Yanagisawa of SUPER BEAVER.

The lyrics were written by Inoue based on the romantic experiences of a friend who was troubled by a love triangle, with a touch of her own imagination.

It tells a bittersweet, relatable story from youth: her best friend and her crush overlap, so she suppresses her own feelings and supports her friend’s love.

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STILL ECHOCHEMISTRY

STILL ECHO / CHEMISTRY

STILL ECHOCHEMISTRY

A song by CHEMISTRY, a twin-vocal unit formed by two winners of the male vocalist audition on the TV show ASAYAN.

Featured on their second album, Second to None, the lyrics—told from a male perspective—poignantly express feelings for an unforgettable lover.

The memorable acoustic guitar arpeggios and melancholic synths, paired with their resonant vocals, evoke the pain and sorrow of heartbreak.

It’s a bittersweet breakup song that brings back memories of a former lover along with the chill of winter.

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Flavor Of LifeUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – Flavor of Life -Ballad Version-

Flavor Of LifeUtada Hikaru

Many people likely rediscovered through this song that words of gratitude can feel even more poignant than words of farewell.

It’s a number by Hikaru Utada, written as an insert song and image song for the drama Hana Yori Dango 2 starring Mao Inoue.

Even when someone initiates a breakup, it’s hard to escape from the world of love that feels like magic, like a dream.

This is a song that stays by the side of someone like you.

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BLUE TEARSJUDY AND MARY

Judy and Mary – Blue Tears

BLUE TEARSJUDY AND MARY

This song by JUDY AND MARY beautifully captures the cold winter night sky and the ache of unrequited love.

Released in November 1993, it conveys a world where distant memories and lingering feelings intersect, carried by delicate melodies.

収録アルバム『J・A・M』に含まれ、その後2006年の映画『シムソンズ』の主題歌に選ばれました。1996年からはフジテレビのバラエティ番組『めちゃ×2イケてるッ！』のエンディングテーマとしても使用されました。寒い夜をひとりで過ごすときも、胸に秘めた想いに向き合うときも、この曲はきっとあなたのそばにいてくれるでしょう。

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