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[Songs About Loving Yet Parting] Love songs for those who want to overcome heartbreak

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
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!

“We loved each other, but we broke up…

We had no choice but to part.”

This is a collection of love songs for those who’ve gone through that kind of painful breakup.

If you split because you both fell out of love, you can simply move on to the next relationship.

But it’s different when only one person’s feelings faded, isn’t it?

You probably can’t bring yourself to hate them, and you’re still tormented by the feelings you have.

In this article, we introduce heartbreaking love songs that portray a variety of perspectives and complex emotions: the feelings of the one who initiated the breakup, the one who was broken up with, and even the bittersweet sentiment of mutually choosing to part while still having lingering attachment.

Please give them a listen when things feel tough.

[Songs About Loving But Parting] Love songs for you who want to overcome heartbreak (81–90)

I became someone else's girlfriend.wacci

wacci “I Became Someone Else’s Girlfriend” Music Video

I became someone else's girlfriend. — wacci

It’s a bittersweet song that Yohei Hashiguchi of wacci describes as “a song for those who chose a love for themselves over an unforgettable one, glancing back just a little.” Its lyrics delicately portray the feelings of a woman who has become someone else’s girlfriend, resonating with many listeners.

While she talks about her new relationship, hints of lingering attachment to her former lover peek through the words—enough to bring many to tears.

Released digitally in August 2018, the track is also included on the album Gunjō Refrain.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear if you’re struggling with love or have experienced parting with someone important.

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Loving you isn't enough.DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – “Love Alone Isn’t Enough”

Just Loving You Isn't Enough (DREAMS COME TRUE)

In love, the feeling of “liking” someone is essential.

However, that alone doesn’t always make things work.

DREAMS COME TRUE’s 2001 release “Suki Dake ja Dame Nanda” (“Liking You Isn’t Enough”) is a song about a woman who, being so absorbed in someone, becomes worn out by a painful romance.

Even if your heart flutters for a wonderful person and you’re certain, “This must be love,” if you can’t trust them or feel safe when you’re together, you’re the one who ends up hurting.

Sometimes things fail precisely because you like them too much.

It’s a song that captures the difficulty of love.

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You know,Ame no Iro.

You know,

Hey, Ameno-iro.

A three-piece rock band formed in Hiroshima Prefecture, Amenoiro moved its base of operations to Tokyo in the spring of 2020.

Their single “Anone,” released digitally on December 1, 2022, is striking for its translucent vocals and a soft yet driving ensemble.

The lyrics depict the loss of days of happiness that one assumed would go on forever, offering a realism that those who’ve had similar experiences—and even those who haven’t—can vividly picture.

It’s a sentimental pop tune that brims with melancholy while remaining thoroughly pop.

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Regretsumika

sumika / Regret [Music Video]

Regret sumika

A bittersweet love song by sumika that empathizes with the pain of heartbreak.

Within its refreshing guitar rock sound, lingering feelings and regrets toward a former lover seep through.

The delicate lyrics portray a deep affection—wishing to hear a lover’s voice and finding even the smallest gestures endearing—resonating powerfully with listeners.

First released in June 2014 as a live-venue-exclusive work on Dress farm #1, the track was later included on the mini-album I co Y in November of the same year.

It’s a heartwarming song that stays close to those suffering from heartbreak or anyone who has experienced parting with someone dear.

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Only I liked it.Aquarium Life

Suysougurashi 'I Was the Only One Who Loved It.' Official Music Video

I was the only one who liked it: The Aquarium Life

Formed by composer s-num and vocalist Eye, the music duo Suisougurashi has been gaining attention primarily on social media.

Their track “Watashi Dake ga Suki Datta,” released digitally on March 18, 2022, makes a strong impression with an intro that features a memorable synth phrase.

The lyrics depict the state of mind of someone who can’t forget their ex even after being broken up with—whose feelings might waver again if they let their guard down.

For those who have had similar experiences, it may evoke memories along with a sense of empathy.

It’s a lyrical pop tune that is heartrending yet determined to move forward, stirring the heart.

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just a littleHaru Igarashi

Haru Igarashi – A Little (Official Music Video)

A Little Bit of Igarashi Haru

A song whose heartrending, soul-stirring vocals move every listener.

With delicate wording, it weaves a poignant love swayed by the whims of fate—encounters that come at the wrong time.

Haru Igarashi is a singer-songwriter with the unusual background of being a former police officer.

Released in March 2024, this work has drawn major attention, topping the Billboard JAPAN Heatseekers Songs chart for two consecutive weeks.

The line about pretending to like what the other person likes just to stay by their side is so earnest it tightens the chest.

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[Songs About Loving But Saying Goodbye] Love Songs for You Who Want to Overcome Heartbreak (91–100)

tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa

tobacco / cigarette(s)

Tabako Koresawa

A song whose poignant lyrics and melody gently cradle the pain of parting.

Over a solitary 24 hours after a breakup, it delicately portrays the protagonist’s regret, self-reflection, and lingering feelings for their partner.

Though they used to hate cigarettes, they now find themselves yearning for the smell—a contradiction of the heart.

The words “Please look at me” may carry both a demand directed at the other person and a reproach aimed at oneself.

Released digitally in March 2017 as Koresawa’s final indie work, this piece became a significant milestone in her subsequent music career.

It’s a warm, comforting song that stays close to the hearts of those bearing the pain of heartbreak or who have experienced a farewell with someone dear.

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