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 (81–90)
AmuletSHE’S
SHE’S is a rock band that delivers beautiful, piano-driven soundscapes to their listeners.
The title track of their 2021 album is “Amulet.” Its majestic sound, which evokes images of lush natural scenery, leaves a strong impression.
The lyrics, which blend English and Japanese, are another hallmark, conveying a heartfelt message to a loved one.
Carried by vocalist Ryoma Inoue’s emotional voice, the clear, crystalline melody resonates.
It’s a song that gently wraps up the wistfulness and unease that autumn can bring.
We breathechilldspot
This track is characterized by a powerful band sound and emotionally rich lyrics.
Released in August 2024, it is included on the EP “echowaves.” The lyrics, written for the first time by bassist Mr.
Kozaki, portray an unvarnished picture of young people living in contemporary society.
Blending elements of post-rock and emo, the music reveals a new side of chilldspot.
It’s a perfect song for lingering autumn nights when you want to sink into a sentimental mood, or for moments when you want to engage deeply with music in a quiet place.
Be sure to check it out.
I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo
October, when autumn deepens.
The wind grows colder and the real chill sets in.
A perfect song to listen to while feeling that crisp breeze is “Forgetting You, Quiet in October.” It’s the first original track released by Atarayo, a four-piece band that bills itself with the catchphrase “a band that grows by feeding on sorrow.” The lyrics are so vividly drawn they tighten your chest.
Anyone who’s experienced a breakup will surely relate.
A recommended song when you want to sink into a sentimental mood.
osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)Aina ji Endo
A song that makes you want to surrender to its easygoing triple-time rhythm, “Kinmokusei.” Released in 2021 by Aina the End—who is both a member of the hugely popular idol group BiSH and active as a solo artist—the track features lyrics with a solemn, almost timeworn poetic quality, singing of a love and the feelings of a protagonist who seems on the verge of crumbling away at any moment.
Aina the End’s husky voice threads together a helpless longing, line by line, that tightens the chest.
It’s a perfect song for the dry winds of autumn.
Two Red Starskinmokusei
When it comes to songs that perfectly fit an autumn scene with a touch of melancholy, “Futari no Akaboshi” comes to mind.
Released in 2002 by the band Kinmokusei, known for incorporating elements of New Music and kayōkyoku, it features a lively band performance highlighted by softly shimmering synth tones.
The melody wraps gently around the poignant lyrics depicting a breakup, resonating throughout.
It’s a track that conjures up a nostalgic cityscape gradually growing brighter.
Lend an ear to its sound—perfect for the calm, crisp air of autumn.
KanadeSukima Suichi
This song, distinguished by its memorable piano melody, is Kanade, released in 2004 by Sukima Switch, a piano-and-guitar/vocal duo.
Sukima Switch have put out many classics, but this track is arguably their biggest hit.
It’s also beloved as a karaoke staple.
Depicting a couple on the verge of parting, it’s a tearjerker that captures their aching miscommunication and the protagonist’s earnest vow—“No matter where you go, I’ll keep thinking of you.” Autumn is a season when we often feel lonely for no reason or recall sad memories from the past.
At times like that, listen to this song and let it wrap you in a gentle warmth.
Emotional songs that resonate in a sentimental autumn. Autumn song collection (91–100)
Listening to OliviaAnri
“Listening to Olivia” conjures the image of a woman spending a long autumn night alone, lost in thought.
Released on November 5, 1978 as Anri’s debut single, it’s a song that is still often heard today.
The “Olivia” in the title refers to the British singer Olivia Newton-John.
When writing the song, lyricist Ami Ozaki learned that Anri’s favorite singer was Olivia and decided to include her in the lyrics.
It’s a track that offers a glimpse into a mature woman’s view of love.