[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)
We might never meet again.Kikuchi Momoko
Singer Momoko Kikuchi, who is also active as an actor and TV personality and was appointed a visiting professor at her alma mater in 2012, is a true multi-talent.
Her 6th single, “Mou Aenai Kamoshirenai” (We May Never Meet Again), used as the theme song for Ezaki Glico’s Pocky commercial, features a wistful intro that perfectly matches the feeling of autumn in the air.
The lyrics, which trace memories fading away without the feelings ever being expressed, also convey the cruelty of the changing seasons.
With its delicate vocals and sentimental melody, it’s a timeless classic from the Showa era that resonates deeply.
I can’t recognize the scent of osmanthus.Mita-mura Chiharu
This may be sudden, but can you describe the scent of osmanthus in words? Many people can kind of imagine it, yet struggle to put it into words.
This song, whose title captures that vaguely relatable feeling, is by singer-songwriter Chiharu Midamura.
The lyrics, which portray the relationship and feelings between the protagonist and “you,” evoke a sweet-and-sour tenderness and a touch of melancholy that tightens something deep in your chest as you read them.
The acoustic sound and her warm voice perfectly suit the relaxed atmosphere of autumn.
autumn and winterMizue Takada
Mizue Takada is a singer who won the 18th Grand Champion title on the audition show “Kimi Koso Star da!” and made her debut as an idol.
Her 22nd single, “Shūtō,” is known as a cover song that has been performed by various artists throughout the 1980s.
The lyrics, which portray a lover’s changing feelings along with the shifting seasons, grow more poignant as time moves from autumn into winter.
It’s a melancholy number whose wistful vocals and ensemble stir the heart.
[Autumn Love Songs] A selection of romantic tracks portraying bittersweet love (81–90)
The seasons change only you.BOØWY
A track from the legendary rock band BOØWY.
Dry guitars, decadent lyrics, and punchy vocals.
It’s a bittersweet breakup song that lays bare the languid antisocial vibe of the ’80s.
The promotional video has a provocative coolness, too, though watching it now brings a bit of a smirk.
Nocturne Under the MoonMALICE MIZER
GACKT, who has now established himself as an ultra-celebrity entertainer, once belonged as the vocalist to the band MALICE MIZER.
This is one song where you can’t help but feel an addictive pull toward their distinctive visuals and worldview.
If I had to compare it to something, it would be like a work of pure literature.
evening primroseNovelbright
Novelbright is a rock band drawing attention for their heartfelt songs that resonate with people.
They have provided many theme songs for anime and dramas.
Among their tracks, the one you should listen to in autumn is Tsukimisou, released in 2020.
It’s a grand ballad featuring beautiful strings and synth tones.
The lyrics express pure feelings for a former lover, and along with Yudai Takenaka’s high-tone vocals, it’s sure to touch your heart.
How about listening to this love song that perfectly matches the slightly sentimental autumn season?
Rhapsody of the Autumn WindRaphael
Raphael was a visual kei band that disbanded in 2016.
Their songs, with a distinctive worldview, were mainly composed by the guitarist, Kazuki.
However, he passed away suddenly in 2000 at the young age of 19.
The piece Akikaze no Rhapsody itself had already been composed while Kazuki was still alive.