When you want to be alone: recommended masterpieces and popular songs for times you crave solitude
These days, thanks to social media and the like, we’re connected with all kinds of people all the time.
While that’s convenient, it can also feel exhausting, right?
Maybe some of you are finding yourselves wanting to be alone more often.
At times like that, try listening to music and spending some time by yourself.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs that are perfect for when you want to be alone.
They’re all tracks that can help you reflect on your inner self, so be sure to check them out.
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When you want to be alone. Recommended masterpieces and popular songs for when you want to feel lonely (41–50)
The Final RiverCHEMISTRY
Released in 2007 as CHEMISTRY’s 22nd single, this song was chosen as the theme for the Shochiku-distributed film “Zo no Senaka” (The Elephant’s Back).
It’s a ballad that sings of universal love grounded in the theme of death.
It’s a song to listen to while slowly taking in the lyrics—when you think of someone dear, when you want to do something for someone you love, or when you are grieving the loss of someone important.
hometownarashi
It’s a song included on Arashi’s 14th original album, “Japonism,” released in 2015.
The piece was created for NHK’s 61st Kohaku Uta Gassen in 2010 and has often been performed as an encouragement song for those affected by the earthquake disaster.
It’s a gentle song that reminds everyone of their hometown—the place each of us has to call home.
I’m just living for happiness.SUPER BEAVER
This is a powerful song that portrays the pursuit of happiness while confronting human loneliness and inner conflict.
It is included on SUPER BEAVER’s album “Ongaku,” released in February 2024, and was written as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “MARS: The Revolution of Zero.” Within its emotional rock sound, it conveys the importance of living true to oneself and the hope that arises from our relationships with others.
This work gives you the courage to move forward while accepting painful experiences and sorrow as part of who you are.
It’s a song to listen to when you want to face the feelings in your heart with sincerity, or when you’re ready to take a new step forward.
HOMEAnjura Aki
This song expresses feelings that anyone who has left their hometown for school or work experiences at least once.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you feel sad and lonely for no particular reason.
I’m sure the faces of the people who are important to you will come to mind.
It’s a very beautiful encouragement song.
KiraraKudō Shizuka
It was released in 1998 as Shizuka Kudo’s 32nd single.
The song was used as an insert track for the Fuji TV drama “God, Please Give Me More Time,” and was written and composed by Ryuichi Kawamura.
She made her eighth appearance at the 49th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, her first since 1994, with this beautiful ballad, whose relaxed tempo lets the lyrics sink in.
Seasons of LoveRENT
From the musical RENT, this theme song is incredibly famous.
Many people in Japan probably know it from commercials.
Its harmonies put you in a gentle, warm mood.
A cappella chorus by foreign singers really is beautiful—you can’t help but get lost in listening.
I recommend hearing it together with the story.
Embracing sleepless nightsZARD
It was released in 1992 as ZARD’s fourth single.
The song was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s program “Tonight” and was released as an advance single from their third album, “HOLD ME.” It’s a song you’ll want to listen to alone on sleepless nights.