A wonderful heartbreak song

[Female Heartbreak Song] A soul-stirring song dedicated to you, who loved with all your heart.

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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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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

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.

[Women's Heartbreak Songs] Soul-stirring songs dedicated to you, who loved with all your heart (111–120)

Best-before date of lovetuki.

tuki. 'Best-Before Date of Love' Official Music Video

Best-before date of lovetuki.

While sensing the end of love, they still can’t let go of their affection for the other person.

This song by tuki.

portrays that contradictory heart with painfully raw realism.

Frustrated by miscommunication over social media, yet feeling happy just to be by their side—the protagonist’s feelings will inevitably tighten the listener’s chest.

Released in September 2024, exactly one year after the striking debut “Bansanka,” this work is an answer song.

With other tracks featured in PlayStation 5 commercials, tuki.’s unique world continues to captivate many.

If you’ve ever experienced the aching loneliness of a relationship slowly cooling, you’ll surely resonate deeply.

On nights when you’re bewildered by love that’s changing, why not quietly align your heart with this song, alone?

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[Women’s Heartbreak Songs] Soul-stirring tracks dedicated to you, who loved with all your heart (121–130)

by next timeaiko

aiko - “By Next Time” music video

by next timeaiko

A heartbreaking breakup song by aiko that has earned overwhelming support from fans as a “hidden gem” and a song they wish she’d perform live more often.

It portrays the lonely state of a woman who senses her lover’s change of heart, agonizes over what she should do, and ultimately decides to part ways.

Realizing that she’s no longer important to the other person while being unable to let go of her love is truly painful and agonizing.

Like the female protagonist of “Kondo made wa,” it would be wonderful if, in the end, we could accept our own realization and make a positive choice.

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Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri

Say goodbye to clinging love. / Matsuri (Good bye, toxic love) [Official Music Video]

Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri

A song by singer-songwriter Matsuri that portrays the feelings of a girl who finally ends a dependency she couldn’t break and tries her best to move forward.

The lyrics were written based on Matsuri’s own experiences.

In the words “I can finally forget about you,” you can sense not only optimism but also the bittersweet pangs of those moments when memories still resurface.

It’s a heartbreak song that is both aching and warm, gently embracing those who are suffering because they can’t let go of an old love.

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I can’t stop this sadnessAnri

Junichi Inagaki & Yuki Koyanagi – I Can't Stop the Loneliness

I can't stop this sadnessAnri

This is one of the songs covered on Acid Black Cherry’s cover album.

Despite its upbeat melody, the contrast with the lyrics—about having a boyfriend stolen by a friend and being betrayed by both the friend and the boyfriend—leaves a powerful impact.

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We’re already broken up, you and I.AYANE

AYANE / We’ve already broken up, you and I (Lyric Video)

We're already broken up, you and I.AYANE

A bittersweet love song that brings back memories of past relationships.

Released in January 2025, it’s included on the EP “my luv.” AYANE’s clear, translucent vocals leave a strong impression, and many listeners will find themselves unconsciously overlaying the lyrics’ world with their own lives.

The smooth, mellow R&B sound really seeps in, too.

It’s perfect for listening alone on nights when you can’t help but think of an ex.

By the time it ends, you might feel ready to face forward a little.

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Ephemeral SummerTakeuchi Anna

Anna Takeuchi – Ephemeral SUMMER (Music Video)

Ephemeral SummerTakeuchi Anna

Released in July 2022 by singer-songwriter Anna Takeuchi, this work is a piece of city pop whose effervescent, fizzy sound feels delightful—like sparkling soda.

At first listen it sounds like a bright summer tune, but it actually portrays the premonition of a love that seems as if it might vanish like bubbles.

While she puts on a brave face saying, “I’m fine without you,” underneath it all lies a heartfelt longing to stay by their side, a bittersweet feeling that resonates deeply.

On a late summer night, this song will surely keep you gentle company.

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tragic heroineMy Hair is Bad

My Hair is Bad – Tragic Heroine

tragic heroineMy Hair is Bad

This song delicately yet powerfully portrays the emotions of a heartbroken woman.

Through a situation many have experienced—going to an ex-lover’s home to pick up belongings—it sings of lingering attachment, regret, and a feeling that won’t let go.

The candid refrain, “because I still love you,” repeats and resonates deeply with listeners.

Released in February 2024, the track is packed with My Hair is Bad’s hallmark raw emotional expression.

It’s a song for anyone nursing the pain of a breakup or wanting to revisit a past love.

The tears hidden behind a smile will surely stay close to your heart.

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