[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)
Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc
This is a hit song by the visual kei rock band Janne Da Arc, which unfortunately disbanded in 2019.
It drew attention as the opening theme for the anime Black Jack.
The song blends cool intensity with a touch of melancholy, making it a great recommendation for enjoying music on long autumn nights.
The night of the school festivalBase Ball Bear
The title “Bunkasai no Yoru” already gives off an autumn vibe.
The word “autumn” doesn’t appear directly in the lyrics, but there are hints throughout that evoke the season and stir a sense of melancholy.
I also think it’s an interesting song in how the gap between the title “Bunkasai no Yoru” and the funky, seemingly unfitting performance creates that quintessential Base Ball Bear sense of youth.
A bird that cannot flyyuzu
Tobenai Tori (Flightless Bird) is a single released by Yuzu in 2000 and used as the theme song for the TV drama “Namida o Fuite” (Wipe Your Tears).
Although Yuzu is often associated with a bright and refreshing image, this song, being an autumn track, carries a certain sense of melancholy.
Still, the lyrics are very positive, and the chorus melody has a refreshing feel that seems to widen your narrowed outlook when you’re feeling down.
If something unpleasant happens or you’ve experienced a setback, give this song a listen.
It also pairs perfectly with an autumn sunset sky!
[Autumn Songs] Songs of Autumn. Classic tunes and recommended popular tracks to enjoy in autumn (81–90)
Osmanthus (feat. Ado)kujira
Mr.
Kujira, who writes and composes music, is very active as a composer—working as a Vocaloid producer and having other artists perform his songs.
In addition to yama and Kei Sugawara, he has also provided tracks to SixTONES, showcasing his versatility across a wide range of scenes.
One autumn-themed song he created is “Kinmokusei.” Two versions of this track were released: one sung by a Vocaloid and another by Ado.
Here, we’re introducing the Ado version.
It’s striking how Ado’s rich, resonant vocals float lightly over an arrangement built around warm synth sounds.
It might be nice to listen while imagining the story woven into its poetically written lyrics.
alone in my roomSuzuki Ami
It was Ami Suzuki’s second single, released under the production of Tetsuya Komuro.
The lyrics overflow with the loneliness of a woman who, after a joyful summer ends, parts from the man she spent it with and finds herself alone.
Precisely because the summer was so much fun, her loneliness in autumn feels all the more heartrending.
Moonlit Horizon[Alexandros]
![Moonlit Horizon[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z58NJIjdp8c/sddefault.jpg)
There’s even a phrase, “the harvest moon,” and autumn is the season that makes you want to moon-gaze.
Perfect for this time of year is [ALEXANDROS]’s “Tsukiiro Horizon.” It’s a song created with the moon in mind, and just listening to it conjures up the image of a beautiful moon behind your eyelids.
It also seems like it would be a great match as BGM for a nighttime drive.
The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro
Naotaro Moriyama now writes songs for a wide range of artists, but the track he says gave him confidence as a songwriter is “Natsu no Owari” (“End of Summer”).
It was used as the ending theme for the TV program Nettou Koshien in 2003 and was later revealed to be an anti-war song.
If you’re unaware of its anti-war aspect, it just sounds like a song about yearning to see the one you love.
For those who experienced a breakup as the season shifts to autumn, or who face a return to long-distance love once summer ends—this song is for you.
It will quietly stay close to the feelings that might bring you to tears.