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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 Those Who Want to Move On From Heartbreak (31–40)

Be happy.Matsumura Kanau

Be Happy. – Kanau Matsumura [Official Music Video]

Be happy. Matsumura Kanau

Singersongwriter Kanau Matsumura, whose empathetic lyrics and sound have won popularity especially among young people, sings a bittersweet yet forwardlooking breakup song.

It tells the story of a man who decides to part ways because he believes his partner will surely be happier without him.

Listening to this track may have led some to reflect on past memories, wondering, “Did that breakup back then make us both happier?” or “I wonder if my exgirlfriend or exboyfriend is happy now.” For those who have experienced a painful separation like the one in this song, it may feel like a piece that validates the decision they made at the time.

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366 daysHY

HY – “366 Days” Live Music Video

366 Days HY

HY’s “366 Days” is a classic heart-wrenching breakup song.

It’s said that when vocalist Izumi Nakasone wrote the lyrics, she even temporarily broke up with her partner to create the song.

Because it’s based on real experiences, the lyrics feel deeply authentic.

Anyone who’s gone through a painful breakup will likely find a lot to relate to in this track.

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Instead of goodbyeJUJU

JUJU “Instead of Goodbye”

JUJU instead of goodbye

“In Place of Goodbye” is a breakup-themed song by JUJU, who has released many heartbreak tracks.

While it’s an electro, up-tempo number, its melody carries a mellow vibe that conveys a sense of sorrow and loneliness.

The music video also offers much to ponder, so be sure to watch it alongside the song to fully feel its poignancy.

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I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Would I Say It’s Too Late Now?” Music Video <4th Mini Album “Take Me” Released on 2020.9.2>

I wonder if I’d still say it now — “Saucy Dog.”

“Imasara datte boku wa iu kana” by Saucy Dog is a song that captures hazy, unresolved feelings for an unforgettable ex.

It’s included on their 2020 mini-album “Take Me.” The lyrics convey a sense of guilt toward a partner who endured a lot, mixed with an indescribable feeling about seeing them happily move on with someone new.

Although the singer knows there were many reasons that led to the breakup, they struggle to fully accept reality.

Give it a listen when you’re tangled up in emotions after parting with someone you love.

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Linju LoveMacaroni Enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Rinju Love” Official Audio

RINJUU - Love Macaroni-Pencil

It’s a song by Macaroni Enpitsu that portrays someone watching their beloved walk away, fully aware they won’t be able to meet again.

The steadily pulsing bass and keyboard, marked by an even rhythm, leave a strong impression and convey a quiet confrontation with one’s own heart.

The strained vocals—like someone forcing unstable emotions into words—are also striking, and when layered with the gentle sound, they heighten the sense of poignancy.

As shared memories resurface and tender feelings swell, the desperate effort to hold back and see the other off makes the song feel achingly painful.

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Breakup Songs Even Though We Still Love Each Other: Love Tracks to Help You Overcome Heartbreak (41–50)

smokeSaucy Dog

Smoke − Saucy Dog | Guitar Cover by Sora Amane

Smoke Saucy Dog

While it races forward, this song “Smoke” is emotional and wells up with a bittersweet ache.

As it looks back on the days spent with her, it’s packed with regret, an indefinable haze of feelings, and those unspoken emotions that come with love.

I’m sure many people have felt something similar.

Sometimes it’s not even about forgetting—you’re stuck, unable to sort out your feelings, and you waver.

Overflowing with a rock sensibility, it’s a recommended breakup song that might even nudge you a little toward the positive.

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Dried flowersYuri

Yuuri “Dry Flower” Official Music Video (Short ver.)

Dry Flower - Yuri

This song powerfully conveys the aching feeling of still being in love even after a breakup—Yuuri, the singer-songwriter, and his “Dry Flower.” It’s a follow-up to “Kakurenbo,” the track that was digitally released in 2019 and became a hot topic.

The song is filled with the emotion of “I still love you even now” toward someone you broke up with despite loving them.

You can also sense the inner conflict of loving someone yet needing to forget, and feeling it’s about time to move forward.

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