[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 Heartbreak Songs] Soul-stirring tracks dedicated to you, who loved with all your heart (141–150)
wedgeOku Hanako
Some of you may have been heartbroken for a while yet still find it hard to forget your ex.
If that’s you, I recommend listening to “Kusabi (Wedge).” This song was released by Hanako Oku to mark her 10th anniversary.
Told from the perspective of a woman in a couple who, despite mutually loving each other, ended up breaking up, it looks back on the happy days they shared.
It’s a great listen when you feel like reminiscing a little.
Try both the streaming version and the stripped-down, self-accompanied version!
Bye-bye.Aikawa Nanase
It’s a fast-paced rock number.
Matching Nanase Aikawa’s powerful, energetic style, the lyrics also portray a strong woman.
It might be the perfect song to sing at karaoke for a change of mood after a heartbreak.
The transition from the rap-like A and B verses to the guitar-driven chorus is another highlight.
Are you happy?Kawashima Ai
If you can’t forget a former lover, please give this a listen—it will surely stay by your side.
It’s a work by Ai Kawashima, a singer-songwriter from Fukuoka Prefecture, released in 2007 as her 14th single.
The gentle harmony of strings and vocals really sinks into the heart.
It has a charm that makes you want to close your eyes and listen intently.
And singing while thinking of someone far away… the lyrics reveal a swirl of emotions that truly hits home.
[Women’s Heartbreak Songs] Soul-stirring tracks dedicated to you, who loved with all your heart (151–160)
non-lie heartTani Yuuki
A poignant song by Tani Yuuki that beautifully portrays the pain and turmoil of heartbreak, where even promises sworn for eternity can crumble in an instant.
The conflicting emotions—disgust toward the person once loved and a love that still hasn’t faded—are woven together through skillful metaphors that pierce the listener’s heart.
While delicately expressing the wounds left by betrayal, the piece also conveys a strength that strives to overcome the sadness.
Included on the album “Memories,” the lyric video released in December 2021 was directed by Kosuke Matsuoka.
When you’re seeking to heal the wounds of a broken heart, this song will gently stay by your side.
LOVEDMISIA
A heartwarming ballad by MISIA, filled with gratitude toward a former lover and a forward-looking spirit.
Written in December 2018 as the theme song for the film Samurai Shifters starring Tori Matsuzaka, and later included on the album Life is going on and on, this piece beautifully portrays the glimmer of hope found after a painful parting.
While carrying the ache and loneliness of heartbreak, it conveys the strength to treasure the days spent with a loved one and to begin walking forward, step by step.
For anyone hoping to turn the pain of a difficult farewell into the courage to take a new step, this song will be a comforting companion.
Chapped lips will cost you love.aiko
From aiko’s album “Ima no Futari wo Otagai ga Miteru,” released in March 2023, the advance single was “Areta Kuchibiru wa Koi wo Nakusu.” It’s an upbeat number with a lavish horn section, showcasing the happy, characteristically aiko sound.
In contrast, the lyrics tell a bittersweet story of longing for a former lover, and the gap between the sound and the words makes the sadness hit even harder.
The song “Areta Kuchibiru wa Koi wo Nakusu” was performed on NHK’s music program “SONGS,” which aired on April 13.
For that dayKitahara Mirei
A ballad that portrays a bittersweet love, it vividly expresses the loneliness and ache felt on quiet nights.
The lyrics, filled with deep feelings for a loved one, are sure to resonate with many.
Mirei Kitahara’s vocals—both powerful and delicate—beautifully capture these complex emotions.
Released on February 7, 2024, this work is widely recognized as one of Kitahara’s signature songs.
It’s a perfect track for those who have experienced heartbreak or are trying to overcome a farewell with someone dear.
Listening to this song may give you the courage to face forward and take your next steps.