[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 love songs that portray bittersweet feelings of love (21–30)
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
The one song that cemented their popularity.
The languid vocals and the monotonous melody—precisely because of those, the brilliance of the lyrics stands out.
Their true appeal, the star of the show, is the story-like lyrics.
By letting everything else play a supporting role, it sets itself apart from songs made before the 2000s.
Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children
An overwhelmingly great song.
The lyrics, vocals, and melody are all a perfect 10 out of 10—an impeccably crafted masterpiece.
I’ve heard a story that Sakurai-san had it almost finished in about ten minutes; is he a monster or something? This feels like their magnum opus that makes you think exactly that.
[Autumn Love Songs] A selection of love songs portraying bittersweet feelings of romance (31–40)
lightSutoreitenā×Hata Motohiro
This is a collaboration between the alternative rock band Straightener and singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata.
It’s filled with words that conjure up vivid images behind your eyelids of the changing seasons as the days grow colder.
It’s a song that expresses a straightforward feeling for a loved one during that time of year!
On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z
It’s a classic B’z ballad with an exotic-sounding intro that leaves a strong impression.
Don’t you think it perfectly suits a long autumn night? While it’s smooth and mellow, it still carries that distinctive B’z rock flavor, striking a great balance, and Koshi Inaba’s strained high tones match it beautifully.
The straightforward lyrics about pure love are also a must-hear.
Sumire September LoveSHAZNA
SHAZNA is a visual kei band that was active in the 1990s.
The vocalist IZAM drew attention at the time with makeup and clothing seemingly inspired by Boy George of the British band Culture Club.
The original version of this song was released by Ippu-Do in 1982.
SHAZNA’s cover version was released in 1997 and became a big hit.
nape (of the neck)aiko
Among the many love ballads sung by aiko, when it comes to autumn ballads, this is the song! Her voice layered over the piano accompaniment is incredibly heartrending, and the lyrics sound all the more sentimental.
aiko’s ballads truly resonate with the heart.
With a bittersweet, mellow tone that’s perfect for autumn, it’s one of those classic ballads you’ll want to listen to in this season.
sepiaNanba Shiho
This is a ballad by Shiho Nanba, whose charm lies in a voice that blends clarity with a sense of weightlessness.
Its emotionally rich melody, perfect for chilly seasons, gently seeps into the heart.
The song portrays a delicate love swaying between ideal and reality.
It evokes a nostalgic, slightly bittersweet feeling, like looking at a faded photograph.
Because Nanba herself wrote the lyrics for the first time, the sincerity of her feelings may come through all the more directly.
The track is included on the mini-album “Dramatic e.p.,” released in December 2016.
Why not savor it on a long autumn night, lost in your thoughts alone?