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 (51–60)
Let’s watch the sunset and listen to music.toketa denkyū
Toketa Denkyu is a four-piece rock band formed mainly by members who met in their high school mandolin club, and they were selected as finalists in Senkou Riot 2013.
Their song “Let’s Watch the Sunset and Listen to Music,” included on their first album piece of film, leaves a delicate sound lingering in your ears right from the opening.
The lyrics, which recall someone who is no longer here while watching the setting sun, may evoke a heart-wrenching sense of sorrow for anyone who has had a similar experience.
It’s a spacious, sentimental ballad with a gently unfolding ensemble.
Signs of autumnofukōsu
Off Course, the band that gained popularity with Kazumasa Oda at its center.
Their 11th single, “Aki no Keihai” (Signs of Autumn), opens with acoustic guitar and strings that evoke a distinctly autumnal, sentimental mood.
The lyrics, which depict the resolve to part ways with a lover, mirror the changeable autumn sky and are likely to stir a bittersweet feeling.
It’s a heart-wrenching number, beautifully adorned with a clear, high-toned voice and rich choral work.
Eternal SunsetHanbaato Hanbaato
“Eternal Sunset” by Humbert Humbert is a song that captures the feeling of reminiscing about a past love while watching an autumn sunset.
It’s included on their 2018 album FOLK 2.
The bittersweet air of autumn can sometimes bring back faint, tender memories from long ago.
When you find yourself thinking of an old love—just like in this song—it might be nice to accept those feelings as they are and, together with the song, let your thoughts drift to “I wonder if that person is doing well now.” Like the warm red glow cast by the setting sun, it’s a track that gently warms the heart.
Cosmos (autumn cherry blossoms)Ryu Shiwon
It’s a ballad packed with more love than words can express.
The song is by Ryu Si-won, a Korean singer who’s also active as an actor, and it was released in 2005.
It’s the title track of his third album and was used as the theme song for the information program “The Door to Miracles: The Power of TV.” The beautiful tone of the acoustic guitar is striking, making it a very pleasant listen.
Ryu Si-won’s sweet vocals match the lyrical worldview perfectly.
It’s just right for a long autumn night—give it a listen and unwind.
Ballad songs to listen to in autumn: Timeless mellow autumn classics (61–70)
Iroha Japanese mapleHitoto Yo
Yō Hitoto, a Taiwan-born singer known for her massive hits “Morainaki” and “Hanamizuki.” The track “Iroha Momiji,” included on her second album Hitoto Yo, features an oriental arrangement that evocatively conjures the autumn foliage season, just as its title suggests.
Many listeners likely find the lyrics—depicting an ambiguous relationship with someone they love—overlap with their own experiences and resonate with that frustration.
It’s a sentimental pop tune that beautifully colors those long autumn nights when we yearn for human warmth.
MapleŌmori Motoki
Among the solo songs by Motoki Omori, the frontman of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, a recommended autumn tune is “Maple.” As the name suggests, maples are known for their vibrant foliage in the fall.
The track features singer Miku Motomatsu as a guest vocalist, and the interplay between the two voices is a highlight.
The lyrics depict a couple, thoughtfully narrating their mutual care and affection in a conversational style.
It’s a perfect love song to listen to with someone special or to play at a wedding or reception.
Be sure to listen while following along with the lyrics.
Adolescence (with an autumnal/reflective nuance)Iwasaki Hiromi
A masterpiece by Hiromi Iwasaki that beautifully captures the changing seasons and the fleeting nature of youth.
Told from the perspective of an 18-year-old, this coming-of-age story gently embraces the delicate emotions of youth and the anxieties of growing up.
With her clear, pure voice and refined vocal technique, she conveys both the bittersweetness of autumn and the stirrings of love with remarkable poise.
Released in September 1977, it reached No.
6 on the Oricon charts and ranked No.
38 on the year-end list.
It also won the Vocal Performance Award at the 19th Japan Record Awards, winning the hearts of many.
Loved across generations, the song continues to be covered by numerous artists, including Akina Nakamori and Naotaro Moriyama.
It’s a track best enjoyed in a calm state of mind, as you savor your cherished memories.