[Female Heartbreak Song] A soul-stirring song dedicated to you, who loved with all your heart.
A love that won’t return, no matter how hard you wish.
Even when you muster the courage to confess, they don’t turn around.
Or you finally become mutual, only for their feelings to drift away from you.
After heartbreak, you find yourself thinking, “I shouldn’t have confessed,” or “If only I’d been more honest,” and blaming yourself as precious moments replay in your mind.
And the more you try to forget, the stronger your feelings for them grow…
The songs featured in this article are all achingly beautiful masterpieces we want you—who loved with all your heart—to hear.
Regret that won’t stop no matter how much you cry, and the inability to give up on the one you love.
These songs will stay close to those pure feelings.
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[Women's Breakup Songs] Heartfelt songs dedicated to you who loved with all your might (91–100)
A little; a bitDaikoku Maki
This is one of Maki Ohguro’s early hit songs.
It’s an intense rock number that expresses lingering feelings for the man who unilaterally broke things off—very characteristic of Maki Ohguro’s style.
If you can handle the rap section right before the final chorus at karaoke, it might look pretty cool.
The production exemplifies the early 1990s, with the saxophone sound capturing that era most of all.
petalOku Hanako
A song written by singer-songwriter Hanako Oku for the film “Killing Me and the Other One Who Doesn’t Die.” Included on the best-of album “Hanako Oku ALL TIME BEST,” it lingers in your ears with its translucent vocals and striking piano phrases.
The lyrics, which portray unwavering love for a lover who has gone away and a feeling of gratitude for their presence, may give a gentle push to those trying to move forward after heartbreak.
With a beautiful melody and worldview that tie in with the film’s story, it’s a breakup song that nevertheless conveys a sense of strength.
If I Hadn’t Met You ~Summer Snow Winter Flower~Aimer
If this love will never be fulfilled, I wish I had never met you in the first place.
That aching sentiment is captured in “If I Hadn’t Met You ~Natsuyuki Fuyuhana~.” Even knowing it won’t come true, the feelings grow every time they meet.
The more she tries to forget him, the more he’s on her mind—he even appears in her dreams…
A crush that should have been sweet turns into nothing but pain the moment it becomes impossible, conveying the anguish of a woman in love.
It’s a heartbreak song I especially want women experiencing an unrequited love like this to hear.
Last LoveKato Miria
It’s a heartbreak song addressed to a precious person who’s no longer by your side, with wishes like “I want to do this” and “I want to do that” surfacing and fading away.
It’s a track by singer Miliyah Kato, known for hits like “Aitai” and “SAYONARA Baby,” released in 2010 as her 18th single.
A ballad where the strings resonate beautifully, it features an arrangement that highlights Kato’s clear, translucent vocals.
That’s exactly why the earnest emotions woven into the lyrics strike straight to the heart.
Winter and Springback number
This back number song features a poignant yet heartwarming melody that gently wraps the pain of a broken heart.
It skillfully portrays the sorrow of heartbreak likened to winter snow and the emotional thaw that comes with the arrival of spring.
Released on January 24, 2024, the track resonates with anyone who gave their all in love.
In the music video, Anna Ishii’s delicate performance beautifully captures the song’s world.
It’s a must-listen for those who want to heal the wounds of heartbreak or are ready to take a new step forward.
Let’s Count Your Kisses ~You Were Mine~Koyanagi Yuki
Some of you might often sing this at karaoke.
It’s a song by singer Yuki Koyanagi, also known for hits like “be alive,” released in 1999 as her debut single.
It’s a popular track that has even been covered by overseas artists.
After breaking up with a lover, your heart swirls with regrets like “I should have done this, I should have done that.” It’s a feeling many of us tend to have after a heartbreak, isn’t it? By the way, it’s said the song was created based on Yuki Koyanagi’s own real-life experience.
ShipwreckNakamori Akina
A hit number by Akina Nakamori.
It’s a cover song released by Tokiko Kato in 1984.
With the quintessentially Nakamori low-register melody, her voice is fragile yet powerful.
She compares herself to a shipwreck, expressing how her heart sinks after a painful breakup.
Although many of Akina Nakamori’s songs use minor chords, there aren’t actually that many that can be clearly labeled as heartbreak songs.