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 Embracing Solitude (51–60)
It’s fine.Urufuruzu
It was released in 2003 as Ulfuls’ 24th single.
It was used as the ending theme for NHK General’s “Salaryman NEO,” and it’s a rock ’n’ roll number that’s quintessentially Ulfuls.
It’s a song that affirms everything, so it really lifts your spirits.
The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi
Released in 1992 as Yasushi Nakanishi’s second single.
It’s a poignant song expressing a man’s regret and lingering feelings after a breakup, with lyrics that resonate strongly with men who have experienced heartbreak.
It remains very popular for karaoke even today.
SWEET 19 BLUESAmuro Namie
Released in 1996 as Namie Amuro’s seventh single.
It was a re-cut track from her second original album, SWEET 19 BLUES, and peaked at No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Amuro confided her candid, true feelings to Tetsuya Komuro, leading to the completion of this song, which helps listeners confront the worries within themselves.
HOW CLOSE YOU AREMiyano Mamoru
It was the ending theme song for season 1 of the TV anime Ajin.
Sung by voice actor Mamoru Miyano—who is now often referred to as an artist as well—his beautiful voice is sure to soothe you.
It begins gently and tenderly, but the chorus has a powerful tone that feels like a push on your back, filling you with courage.
When you want to be alone. Recommended masterpieces and popular songs for when you want to feel lonely (61–70)
AloneMayo Okamoto
It was released in 1996 as Mayo Okamoto’s third single.
It reached No.
10 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
The song portrays a heartbreaking breakup in which a cherished lover is taken away by a friend.
It’s a gentle, reflective track for when you’ve been heartbroken and want some time alone to dwell in those feelings.
spring breezeflumpool
Flumpool, who shot to fame with the choral song “Akashi” (“Proof”).
Many listeners probably hear it and relate it to their own situations.
There are surely many things we only regret now.
Some problems can’t be solved no matter who you talk to—you just have to think and wrestle with them yourself.
In times like that, try listening to this song.
OLA!!yuzu
The music video is just so, so fun.
If you’re feeling down, definitely give it a watch.
When you’re thinking, “I can’t stay gloomy forever!” I think it’ll help you bounce back quickly.
No matter how many years pass, these two’s voices go so well together, and it feels great to listen because they’re perfectly in sync at any tempo.