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[Autumn Love Songs] A selection of love songs that portray a bittersweet longing

[Autumn Love Songs] A selection of love songs that portray a bittersweet longing

Last updated:2025/9/3

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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.

[Autumn Love Songs] A selection of bittersweet love songs that portray aching romance (1–10)

Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Ms. September [Official Live Video from “RADWIMPS Outdoor LIVE 2013 ‘Aoi to Mememe’”]

Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS

As the title suggests, “September-san” is a song that lets you feel autumn and the month of September.

It’s a track from RADWIMPS’ third album, “RADWIMPS 3: Mujintō ni Motte Ikiwasureta Ichimai,” and it’s a fan favorite.

Even though summer is over, September can still be quite hot, but sometimes in the morning or evening you suddenly sense a coolness, a certain melancholy, and think, “Ah, it’s autumn.” This song is perfect for that threshold into fall—a piece to listen to while cherishing the memory of the summer days that have passed.

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Maplesupittsu

Spitz / Kaede

Maplesupittsu

Among Spitz’s many masterpieces, this one shines as a gentle autumn love song.

Despite the years since its 1998 release, its allure has never faded, and it remains a fan favorite.

The melody carries a heart‑tightening loneliness that moves you every time you listen.

Even if you only know the chorus, this is a song you should experience from start to finish—read the lyrics and savor them throughout.

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Murakami Shinpei

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End of autumnneguse.

End of autumn

End of autumnneguse.

Autumn tends to make us sentimental no matter what we’re doing, and this song, Neguse’s four-piece rock number “Aki no Shu,” feels like it will only accelerate that feeling.

The lyrics capture a swelling sense of wistfulness as the singer looks back on feelings for someone they loved, along with regrets and the fun times all mixed together.

Many people probably feel this way when they recall a former lover.

With its real, down-to-earth lyrics that resonate with just about anyone, it’s a love song that, true to its title, is perfect for autumn.

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I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo

Atarayo - Forgetting You, the Quiet One in October (Music Video)

I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo

A bittersweet love song that resonates on long autumn nights.

One of Atarayo’s signature tracks, this song portrays the pain of heartbreak and the emotions that follow a farewell.

The clear, airy vocals gently enfold the heart-wrenching lyrics.

Released digitally in March 2021, it has surpassed 45 million views on YouTube and topped the charts on various music streaming services.

Evoking the poignant glow and lingering aftertaste of an autumn night sky, this piece offers comfort to those carrying the pain of a broken heart.

On long, chilly nights of the season, be sure to give it a listen.

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trace (of someone/something), semblance, vestige; a lingering image or memory of how someone/something used to beNovelbright

Novelbright – Remnant [Official Music Video]

trace (of someone/something), semblance, vestige; a lingering image or memory of how someone/something used to beNovelbright

Watch “trace (of someone/something), semblance, vestige; a lingering image or memory of how someone/something used to be – Novelbright” on YouTube

A song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of autumn romance.

It’s filled with deep emotions for a loved one and a desire to cherish the small joys of everyday life.

Vocalist Yudai Takenaka’s high-tone voice conveys both poignancy and warmth with exquisite balance.

Released as a digital single in September 2023, this work marks a special track celebrating the band’s 10th anniversary.

The music video is their first original animation, said to depict the world of the lyrics even more deeply.

It’s recommended not only for those who want to heal the pain of heartbreak, but also for anyone wishing to reaffirm their bond with someone special.

Listen on a long autumn night, and it’s sure to resonate in your heart.

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Pale BlueYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Pale Blue / Kenshi Yonezu

Pale BlueYonezu Kenshi

A song that delicately captures the emotions of accepting a farewell to someone long loved.

Using poetic metaphors such as the edelweiss flower and darkening earrings, it symbolically portrays the changes in a relationship and the sadness woven into everyday life.

Released in June 2021, the track was also used as the theme song for TBS’s Friday drama “Rikokatsu,” resonating with many listeners.

The lyrics depict a resolve to move forward even while holding the pain of heartbreak, making it a perfect fit for the autumn season, when endings in love and new beginnings are felt.

Kenshi Yonezu’s delicate lyrics and emotionally rich melody are sure to leave a deep impression on listeners.

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Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku

Kinoko Teikoku — Night of the Osmanthus

Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku

Kinmokusei, the fragrant olive that represents autumn, can take your breath away with its scent even if you don’t know much about flowers.

The image shifts a bit between how it feels in the daytime and at night, doesn’t it? This song sings of “Kinmokusei at night,” making it a distinctly autumnal track with a strong, slightly sentimental vibe.

Even when you don’t intend to think, nighttime has a way of making you mull things over—especially matters of love—through those long autumn nights when it’s easy to get lost in your feelings.

It’s a love song that perfectly matches the season and mood, one to listen to in a hazy, unhurried way.

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