[Autumn Love Songs] A selection of love songs that portray a bittersweet longing
As summer ends, autumn has a way of making us feel a little sentimental.
The slowly dropping temperatures, the season’s distinctive air, and the beautiful foliage…
In times like these, love songs really hit home, don’t they?
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of love songs perfect for autumn!
By the way, don’t you feel like a lot of autumn love songs are about heartbreak?
A summer romance ends, and its lingering afterglow remains… Maybe autumn is just that kind of season.
But the end of one romance also means the beginning of a new one!
Listen to autumn love songs and enjoy a wonderful autumn romance.
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[Autumn Love Songs] A selection of romantic tracks portraying bittersweet feelings of love (61–70)
I want to forget.wacci
A delicate breakup song by wacci that begins with the scent of cigarettes triggering the way once-happy times dissipate like smoke.
Despite the overwhelming desire to “forget,” the voice of the other person and the memory of their kiss refuse to fade, lingering in the heart—expressed through a heartrending, beautiful melody.
Released in July 2024 as the third installment of wacci’s three-part love song project, the track was distributed digitally and became a smash hit.
It’s a highly relatable work that resonates with those who still have lingering feelings about past relationships or struggle to let go of an ex.
dear personShio Reira
This song focuses on the different readings of the kanji for “love,” portraying the misalignments in how love is expressed and received.
Released in August 2024 as the lead track of the 1st EP “No one,” it also drew attention for being featured as background music on ABEMA’s dating show “He and the Little Wolf-chan Won’t Deceive You.” If you’ve ever struggled with the weight of the word “love” or felt unsure about how to interpret someone’s feelings, you’ll find it impossible not to relate.
You can really feel the kindness of someone trying to accept their partner’s clumsy way of showing love.
On the night of the full moonAmber’s
Amber’s is a music unit known for having each member compose songs.
“On the Night of the Full Moon” is included on their pre-major-debut mini album VOSTOK.
Set on a night when the full moon is out, this rock song portrays a man longing to see the person he loves.
It also incorporates expressions associated with the full moon—such as likening the man to a wolf—which is part of its appeal.
It’s a track I especially recommend to fans of high tenor vocals.
Monochrome of the Autumn WindFIELD OF VIEW
FIELD OF VIEW is a rock band that debuted as “view” in 1994 and later made waves by redebuting with a refreshed image.
Their 16th single, “Akikaze no Monochrome,” released simultaneously with their second best-of album, “FIELD OF VIEW BEST ~fifteen colours~,” draws you into its world from the very start with a floating, atmospheric intro featuring piano and acoustic guitar.
Its nostalgic arrangement and sentimental mood make it a rock tune you’ll want to listen to in the autumn.
Autumn songKAN
Singer-songwriter KAN, whose 8th single “Ai wa Katsu” became a massive hit and achieved double million sales, making his name known to a wide range of listeners.
“Autumn song,” included on his 10th album “MAN,” overflows with bittersweet emotion from the opening piano phrase.
The lyrics, which depict the meeting and parting with a lover he still thinks about, convey a poignant longing to be remembered.
It’s a track you’ll want to hear in a sentimental autumn, with an ensemble that gradually layers and lifts your feelings.
On the maple path, on the hill where a guitar playsKOTOKO
KOTOKO is a singer who has also performed as a vocalist for I’ve in the past and has gained popularity not only in Japan but overseas as well.
“Kaede no Michi, Gitaa no Kanaderu Oka de,” included on her third album UZU-MAKI, is a track whose floating guitar sound and catchy melody linger in the ear.
Many listeners may relate to the lyrics, which strikingly depict looking back on past actions with regret.
It’s a number with a cute vocal and a light, breezy sound that feels pleasant—yet turns bittersweet when you listen to it while watching the autumn leaves.
Autumn breezeKiroro
A melancholic song by Kiroro that captures the deepening of autumn and the approach of winter.
The unit’s signature single-note piano tone accentuates the sense of wistfulness.
The lyrics portray feelings sinking as autumn deepens and the cold winter draws near.
The way the reasons for disliking winter are gradually revealed is masterful, making the sadness feel even more vivid.
It’s a perfect track for the late autumn season, which is often associated with a strong sense of melancholy.
