[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 capturing bittersweet feelings of love (71–80)
Cosmos flowerfuki no tō
It’s included as the second track on the 1982 album “Sketch.” It’s a melancholy breakup song that depicts the transition from late autumn into winter.
Speaking of Fukinotou, they were a folk duo who helped lead the folk/new music boom of the 1970s.
Why not immerse yourself in their gentle world?
Eternal SunsetHanbaato Hanbaato
Humbert Humbert’s “Eternal Sunset” portrays the scene of reminiscing about a past love while watching an autumn sunset.
It’s included on their 2018 album FOLK 2.
The wistful air of autumn can sometimes bring back faint, bittersweet memories from long ago.
When, like in this song, you find yourself recalling an old romance, it might be best to accept those feelings honestly and, together with the song, let your thoughts wander—“I wonder if that person is doing well now.” Like the warm red glow cast by the sunset, this is a song 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 “Kiseki no Tobira TV no Chikara.” With its beautiful acoustic guitar tones, it’s a very pleasant piece to listen to.
Ryu Si-won’s sweet voice matches the song’s lyrical world perfectly.
It’s just right for a long autumn night—give it a listen when you’re in a relaxed mood.
Iroha Japanese mapleHitoto Yo
Yo Hitoto, known for her massive hits “Morainaki” and “Hanamizuki,” delivers an especially memorable track with “Iroha Momiji,” included on her second album Yo Hitoto.
As the title suggests, it features an oriental-tinged arrangement that evokes the autumn foliage season.
Many listeners may find themselves relating to the lyrics—drawn from her own experiences—depicting an ambiguous relationship with someone she loves and the frustration that comes with it.
It’s a sentimental pop tune that beautifully colors those long autumn nights when you yearn for someone’s 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, maple trees are known for their vibrant fall foliage.
This track features singer Miku Motomatsu as a guest vocalist, and you can enjoy the interplay between the two voices.
The lyrics depict a certain couple, carefully unfolding in a conversational style how they cherish each other.
It’s a perfect love song to listen to with someone special, or to play at a wedding or reception—so be sure to read the lyrics as you listen.
SparkleIkuta Rira
Rira Ikuta, a singer-songwriter also known as the vocalist of YOASOBI, captivates fans with her clear, luminous voice.
Her fifth digital-only single, Sparkle, chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s original romance show Today, I Fell in Love: Mikan Edition, is a striking number featuring a delicate ensemble centered on acoustic guitar.
The lyrics, depicting the end of a one-sided love that was both painful and radiant, are perfect for the sentimental season of autumn.
Though its wide melodic range makes it a challenging song, it’s a pop tune you’ll definitely want to try at karaoke.
Lavender LipsKawai Naoko
Naoko Kawai, an idol singer who mastered a variety of instruments—piano, guitar, mandolin, and synthesizer—and also released songs she wrote and composed herself.
Her 22nd single, “Lavender Lips,” is delightful for the contrast between its airy ensemble and her crystalline vocals.
The lyrics, brimming with feelings for someone she loves, link with beautiful autumn scenery and draw listeners into the song’s world.
It’s a cute autumn tune whose hooky beat mirrors a complex emotional landscape.