[Autumn Songs] Songs of autumn. Classic tracks and popular favorites you’ll want to listen to in the fall.
Compared to the carefree fun of summer, autumn can make you feel a little lonely, don’t you think?
At times like that, what kind of songs do you feel like listening to?
I imagine songs with a mellow, slightly sentimental mood might really hit the spot, right?
In this article, I’ll introduce autumn songs that capture beautiful scenery—like autumn leaves, cosmos flowers, moon-viewing, and sunsets—along with a touch of wistfulness.
As they say, “long autumn nights,” I’ve picked out a variety of tracks, starting with ballads you’ll want to savor slowly on those long evenings.
Please enjoy!
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[Autumn Songs] Songs of Autumn. Classic tracks and recommended popular songs to listen to in autumn (71–80)
BELOVEDGLAY
It was released in 1996 as GLAY’s 9th single.
Chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “A Summer Proposal,” it became GLAY’s first TV theme song and a major hit.
With lyrics that straightforwardly express heartfelt emotions and scenes from late summer into autumn, it’s a soothing track.
Like this tonightaimyon
A singer-songwriter who has won popularity especially among younger generations with her nostalgic acoustic sound and inventive turns of phrase, Aimyon.
Her sixth major single, “Konnya Kono Mama,” used as the theme song for the TV drama “We Cannot Become Beasts,” leaves an impression with lines that evoke beer, linking with the drama’s story.
The lyrics, which portray a sentimental kind of love, seem to match perfectly with autumn nights—the time when we can’t help but feel sentimental.
With a light, shuffling beat that feels pleasant, it’s a track that brings the season of fall to mind.
Sumire September LoveSHAZNA
It was released in 1997 as SHAZNA’s second single.
Originally, it was the sixth single by Ippu-Do, released in 1982, and SHAZNA covered the song.
As a visual kei band, they drew attention for their almost feminine appearance.
It’s a very rhythmic and cute song.
moon bathingYorushika
Yorushika is a duo band consisting of composer n-buna and vocalist suis.
This track unfolds a quiet, mysterious world as if bathed in moonlight.
Yorushika’s characteristically literary lyrics intertwine with suis’s gentle voice and delicate soundscapes to deeply fill the heart.
You can almost see scenes that capture irreplaceable moments within the passage of time.
Released in October 2023, the song was written as the theme for the animated film “Kaina of the Great Snow Sea: Star Sage.” An ensemble featuring acoustic guitar adds depth to the arrangement.
It’s a perfect song for long autumn nights when you want to sit quietly with your thoughts.
SeptemberTakeuchi Mariya
This is Mariya Takeuchi’s third single, released in August 1979.
While the song has a bright, poppy feel, there’s a certain melancholy to it.
As summer draws to a close, it tells of the bittersweet change of heart as a loved one’s feelings drift away.
In contrast to the light, upbeat sound, the emotions of a woman watching her lover slip away cut right to the heart.
Takeuchi’s gentle, enveloping vocals only serve to highlight the loneliness in the lyrics.
Thanks to this hit, the song won the New Artist Award at the 21st Japan Record Awards and was also included on the acclaimed album “LOVE SONGS.” On a long autumn night, with a slight chill in the air, give it a listen and pay attention to the story-like lyrics as they unfold.
I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo
An emotional song perfect for autumn and October.
It’s the first original track released by the four-piece band Atarayo in the fall of 2020, which went viral mainly on TikTok and became a hit across streaming platforms.
A heartbreaking breakup song that resonated strongly with many in the younger generation, it draws you deeply into its world from the very beginning with an opening that feels like someone speaking directly to you.
A ballad that shines with the beautiful, distinctly Japanese expressions characteristic of Atarayo.
The words seep into you so deeply that the chorus’s melody—brimming with earnest emotion—might make you catch your breath.
Falling AutumnACIDMAN
A song by the three-piece rock band ACIDMAN whose dramatic development—where silence and passion intersect—shakes the heart.
Included on the album “equal,” released in September 2004, it has continued to captivate fans with its unique world, even without relying on tie-ins.
It begins with a guitar arpeggio that evokes the quiet of an autumn night, and the performance surges with emotion toward the end—truly breathtaking.
The cry that strives to carry feelings for things that are fading away becomes a “resonance,” spreading through the air.
A rock tune that gently stays by your side on long autumn nights when you want to drift into thought—why not give it a listen?