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] Touching songs dedicated to you who loved with all your heart (51–60)

March of the PetalsAimer

Aimer “March of the Petals” Starring: Mirei Sasaki (Hinatazaka46) (5th albums “Sun Dance” and “Penny Rain” released on 2019/04/10)

March of the PetalsAimer

This song, which captures the bittersweet ache of unrequited love, is by the singer-songwriter Aimer.

The protagonist in the lyrics seems to have fallen for a boy who loves music.

There’s a scene where she practices the guitar so she can play the songs he likes, and it’s so evocative of youth that it makes your chest tighten.

The brilliant lyrics, which intertwine farewell with falling flowers, resonate with poignant beauty—an affecting track that seeps into the heart.

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fishback number

back number – fish (full)

fishback number

This is a heartbreak song that portrays the poignant feelings for a love that will never return, hidden deep within the heart.

Amid an urban sound, the vocals brim with power, as if emotions are overflowing, and that contrast heightens the sentiment.

Released in February 2014, this track is the band’s ninth single and is also included on their fourth album, “Love Story.” Listening to this piece, which depicts the cruel reality faced by the female protagonist, will bring tears to women suffering from heartbreak as their emotions spill over.

It’s a recommended song for anyone who has someone they just can’t forget.

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I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana

Kana Nishino 'I Miss You, I Miss You (short ver.)'

I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana

You could say this is one of Kana Nishino’s signature works.

Not just in 2010 when it was released—no matter how many years go by, it might not be an exaggeration to call it the best heartbreak song.

As it builds toward the chorus, the succession of relatable feelings makes the sadness swell.

“Even if it’s a lie, I want to hear you say ‘I love you’ one more time”—it’s a feeling anyone who’s had their heart broken can relate to.

This straightforward, honest breakup song speaks on behalf of those who have experienced love.

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Stardust VenusAimer

Aimer “Stardust Venus” × 360 Reality Audio | Special Video

Stardust VenusAimer

Aimer is a singer who masterfully performs music across all genres.

Among her songs, the one that truly stays close to a broken heart is Hoshikuzu Venus, released in 2012.

It portrays the bittersweet wish to keep smiling without showing tears in the face of parting with a loved one.

The band arrangement, enriched with beautiful synth tones, also conveys an emotional depth.

Her husky voice resonates gently alongside feelings of emptiness and loneliness.

Why not lend an ear to this track, filled with beauty and fragile longing?

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[Women’s Heartbreak Songs] Soul-stirring songs dedicated to you who loved with all your heart (61–70)

It’ll get stained.Chatto Monchī

Chatmonchy “I’ll Be Dyed” Music Video

It'll get stained.Chatto Monchī

Trying to smoke a cigarette—just like my ex used to—even though I can’t actually smoke… It’s a guitar rock track that conjures a bittersweet scene.

It’s a song by Chatmonchy, a monumental presence among girl bands, released in 2008 as their ninth single.

It drew attention when it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Tonsura.” The fiercely strummed guitar tones leave a strong impression, and the impassioned sound really sets your heart ablaze.

The contrast with vocalist Hashimoto’s singing voice is irresistible.

It’s a masterpiece that remains in the Japanese rock scene.

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FragranceMahiru

[MV] Mahiru — Fragrance (Aroma)

FragranceMahiru

A heartrending song by Mahiru that portrays the feelings of a woman who can’t help but sense the presence of her former lover in the lingering scent of a borrowed perfume.

Delicately woven words capture how memories stirred by fragrance toss her about, leaving her heart aching with feelings she still can’t let go of.

Co-created with RINZO and released in December 2023, the piece gained support as a ballad that comforts many who have experienced heartbreak.

It’s a song that stands by those who, in everyday moments, are suddenly reminded of someone precious by a passing scent, bringing empathy to such bittersweet instants.

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A song about being cheated on but still in love.riria.

A song about being cheated on but still in love. [Original]

A song about being cheated on but still in love.riria.

The song “Uwaki Sareta Kedo Mada Suki tte Kyoku” (I Was Cheated On, But I Still Love You), which became a hot topic as an infidelity-themed track sung by a teenager, is performed by Riria., a singer-songwriter active mainly on social media.

The song lays bare genuine feelings toward a cheating lover, and its conflicting, precarious emotions—“I can’t forgive you” and “Please don’t leave me”—resonate deeply.

For those who went through a similar breakup, it’s a track that may feel like reopening a wound, yet somehow it’s comforting to listen to.

It’s a number that gently stays by the side of pain too hard to tell anyone.

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