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)
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.
The way the autumn rain falls is endearing.indigo la End
Set against a moody, slightly enigmatic accompaniment, this song poetically weaves a tale of romance.
It’s by the band indigo la End, fronted by Enon Kawatani—who is also active in Gesu no Kiwami Otome and Genie High.
The lyrics revolve around the theme of “autumn rain,” as suggested by the title, and are crafted in a way that invites varied interpretations from each listener.
You can enjoy it by pondering the true story and emotions embedded in the words, or by overlaying the lyrics with your own experiences.
It’s a track you’ll want to savor on a long autumn night.
Sea urchin and chestnutzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
Autumn, overflowing with delicious foods, is also called the “season of appetite,” and it’s easy to find your hunger growing, isn’t it? This song, which brings to mind all the flavors of fall and is likely to make your stomach rumble, is ZUTOMAYO’s “Uni to Kuri” (Sea Urchin and Chestnut).
It’s included on the 2018 mini-album “Tadashii Itsuwari kara no Kishō” (Rising from a Proper Falsehood).
The song expresses a resolve to live as you wish without losing yourself or conforming to others’ styles, even if it means being alone.
Even when you find yourself envying the sparkle around you, it teaches that living true to yourself is what matters most.
Signs of autumnofukōsu
Off Course, the band that gained popularity with Kazumasa Oda—who remains an active and prolific singer-songwriter—at its center.
Their 11th single, “Aki no Keihai” (“Signs of Autumn”), opens with acoustic guitar and strings that evoke a sentimental autumn atmosphere.
The lyrics, depicting the resolve to part ways with a lover, seem to mirror the fickle autumn sky and stir a poignant sadness.
It’s a heart-wrenching number, marked by beautifully clear high tones and exquisite choral work.