Ballad songs perfect for autumn. Timeless mellow hits for the fall season.
When autumn comes, many of us find ourselves wanting to listen to ballads, don’t we?
Maybe it’s because the sparkling summer has ended and we feel a touch of loneliness, or because we’re moved by the season’s charm and slip into a calm, reflective mood.
In this article, we’ll introduce some ballads that are perfect for autumn.
These rich, mellow ballads are ideal for those long autumn nights.
We’ve gathered songs you’ll want to listen to as the seasons change.
Enjoy a quiet, gentle moment with music by your side.
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Ballad songs to listen to in autumn: Timeless mellow autumn classics (61–70)
Lavender LipsKawai Naoko
Idol singer Naoko Kawai, who skillfully played a variety of instruments such as piano, guitar, mandolin, and synthesizer, also released songs she wrote and composed herself.
Her 22nd single, “Lavender Lips,” pairs a floating, airy ensemble with her translucent vocals in a way that’s irresistibly pleasing.
The lyrics, brimming with feelings for a loved one, resonate with the beautiful scenery of autumn and draw you into their world.
With a hooky beat that mirrors complex emotions, it’s a cute autumn song.
I can’t recognize the scent of osmanthus.Mita-mura Chiharu
Suddenly, can you describe the scent of osmanthus in words? Many people can kind of imagine it, but can’t quite explain it, right? This song, whose title taps into that vague sense of shared feeling, is by singer-songwriter Chiharu Mitamura.
As you read the lyrics, which trace the relationship and feelings between the narrator and “you,” you feel a sweet-and-sour poignancy that tightens something deep in your chest.
I also think the acoustic sound and her warm voice perfectly suit the relaxed atmosphere of autumn.
StoryAI
The English version of the ballad “Story,” widely known for being used as the Japanese ending theme of the movie Big Hero 6, isn’t specifically an autumn-themed song, but it’s often featured as a ballad people want to listen to in the fall.
Perhaps it’s because the warm lyrics and AI’s embracing vocals are so soothing.
The song carries a message that we never know when our everyday life might be disrupted, so we should cherish each day.
Be sure to listen to it as the seasons change.
It always begins with rain.ASKA
One of the ultimate love songs sung from a man to a woman.
It’s filled with the feelings of lovers who want to meet even in the rain, and listening to it brings back a bittersweet ache for both present and past romances.
ASKA’s warm, soaring voice lingers in your ears.
Again, You (feat. Ms.OOJA)JAY’ED
This is an exquisite love ballad by the acclaimed, under-the-radar R&B singer JAY’ED in collaboration with Ms.OOJA.
Both of them are exceptionally skilled vocalists, and their singing is utterly captivating.
It’s a wonderful track to sink into on an autumn evening walk home, when the air is just starting to feel chilly.
I long to see you now.MISIA
MISIA’s “Aitakute Ima” is a ballad you should definitely listen to in autumn.
Released in 2009 and used as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama JIN, it reached No.
9 on the Oricon singles chart.
It’s a classic ballad where you can hear MISIA’s assured technique and soaring vocals.
In the music video, MISIA singing amid a floor entirely covered with autumn leaves is especially striking.
It’s filled with the charms of the season, so be sure to check it out!
evening primroseNovelbright
Tsukimisou is the perfect song for that slightly lonely feeling that comes with autumn.
It was released in 2020 by Novelbright, a rock band known for delivering songs themed around youth and romance.
The track features a warm sound that pairs beautifully with calm autumn scenery.
Many listeners will relate to lyrics about being unable to forget a former lover.
Take comfort in Yudai Takenaka’s vocals, which gently accompany the anxiety and loneliness of heartbreak.
Be sure to listen to this grand ballad that paints a scene of an autumn sunset.
