Emotional songs that resonate in a sentimental autumn. A collection of autumn tunes.
As the fun-filled summer slips away, autumn arrives wrapped in a calm, mellow mood.
The air turns a bit chilly, and it can make you feel a little sentimental.
Here are some emotional autumn songs you’ll want to listen to this season.
Stirring band sounds and lyrics that slowly sink in…
It might be nice to deepen your autumn with “emo” tracks that are hard to put into words.
Let your thoughts wander in a cozy spot like a café or at home, or take them along for a long autumn night or a quiet stroll.
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Emotional songs that resonate in a sentimental autumn. Autumn song collection (61–70)
In that casemakaroni enpitsu
A narrative masterpiece by Macaroni Enpitsu that wraps a bittersweet longing for love in the refreshing tones of guitar and synthesizer.
While gently embracing the pain of heartbreak, the unshaken desire to believe in the other person’s dreams stirs the heart.
The melodic lines and Hattori’s emotionally rich vocals beautifully capture the warmth and ache of youth.
Released in January 2025 as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Blue Box, it weaves unattainable love and a growing inner world together with the anime’s atmosphere.
A gem of a song that stands with everyone who knows the joy of love and the pain of heartbreak, soothing the soul.
azure moonEvery Little Thing
Ever since their debut, the music duo Every Little Thing has turned out hit after hit and continues to be highly active today.
Their 29th single, “azure moon,” used as the ending theme for the quiz variety show “Quiz Discovery Variety Itte Q!,” is notable for its expansive ensemble featuring delicate acoustic guitar arpeggios.
The lyrics, which depict the warmth of the moon watching over life, blend with the dreamlike arrangement to create a gentle, embracing feel.
It’s a dramatic ballad whose clear, pure vocals shape its distinctive world.
Monochrome of the Autumn WindFIELD OF VIEW
This is FIELD OF VIEW’s 16th single, released simultaneously with their second best-of album, “FIELD OF VIEW BEST ~fifteen colors~.” While looking back on a summer romance that has ended, the song also shows a cool restraint that doesn’t reveal any lingering attachment to a former lover—something many listeners can surely relate to.
The line “If anything, I’d rather you just become someone else’s” leaves you wondering whether it’s sincere or not; that dialogue-like lyric reflects the sophisticated, urban sensibility that defines FIELD OF VIEW’s seasonality.
A must-listen for anyone in the mood for a touch of bittersweet longing.
Osmanthus and JellyfishMel
This song, with the curious pairing of “Osmanthus and Jellyfish,” was created by rapper Mel, who is popular—especially among younger listeners—for chill, laid-back tracks.
It features a beautifully calm track and vocals, making it a piece you’ll want to savor on a long autumn night.
And I think the song’s greatest appeal lies in the beauty of the words woven into its lyrics.
Reading through the lyrics, with their wonderful word choices, might be perfect for the reading season of autumn.
don’t apologizeNagie Lane
The cosmos flower carries meanings like “a maiden’s sincerity,” “humility,” and “harmony.” Nagie Lane, a four-member a cappella group, offers a beautiful ballad titled “Ayamaranai” (“I Won’t Apologize”), whose lyrics portray a brave, tender maiden’s heart—just like those symbolic meanings of the cosmos.
Another highlight is the emotive, conversational singing of their female vocalist, Rei, which makes the song’s poetic lyrics all the more pleasing to the ear.
How about playing this track softly in your room for a calm autumn moment?
evening primroseNovelbright
A perfect song for the somewhat lonely feeling of autumn is “Tsukimisou.” It was released in 2020 by the rock band Novelbright, known for delivering songs themed around youth and romance.
The track features a warm sound that matches the calm scenery of fall.
Many listeners will likely relate to the lyrics about being unable to forget a former lover.
Yudai Takenaka’s comforting vocals gently accompany the anxiety and sorrow of heartbreak.
Be sure to listen to this grand ballad that paints a scene of an autumn dusk.
HoneymoonSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI is a four-member co-ed band that has gained popularity for live performances and a worldview that fully entertain their audience.
“Honey Moon,” included on their fifth album Lip released simultaneously with their fourth album Eye, features a simple, string-focused ensemble contrasted with gentle vocals that feels wonderfully pleasing.
The lyrics, which depict a moon that remains unchanged in memories while everything else changes over time, seem to reveal a story that conveys a sense of sorrow within its beauty.
It’s a nostalgic number with a distinctive floating sensation that comfortably bridges reality and unreality.