[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.
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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)
Bye-bye.Nanae Aikawa
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.
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.
wedgeHanako Oku
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!
[Women’s Heartbreak Songs] Soul-stirring tracks dedicated to you, who loved with all your heart (151–160)
Are you happy?Ai Kawashima
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.
For that dayMirei Kitahara
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.
red darkroomKei Junko
A bittersweet yet beautiful song that immerses you in the memories of a lost love.
The sweet-scented gardenia and the film-noir-like cinematic imagery are striking.
The feelings of someone who keeps waiting for their beloved are expressed through delicate lyrics and a gentle melody.
Released in February 2024, this new work by Junko Kei features lyrics penned for the first time by Kyo Asahina.
It’s a song that stays close to those who gave their all to love yet can’t let go.
Recommended for anyone who, while feeling the pain of heartbreak, still wants to cherish those memories.
wailing in griefShizuka Kudo
Having the person you like introduce their lover to you… just imagining that scene makes your chest ache, doesn’t it? This song by Shizuka Kudo, a singer who dominated the idol scene of the ’80s and has continued to thrive in many fields, was released as a single in 1993.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Ano Hi ni Kaeritai.” The sound arrangement and melody have a refreshing feel, which only makes the lyrics stand out even more.
If they were to ask, “What do you think of my girlfriend/boyfriend?”… When you want to cry your heart out to move on from heartbreak, give this song a listen.