[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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fragrant olivemosao.
Singer-songwriter Mosawo.
saw his later signature song “Gyutto.” go massively viral on TikTok in 2020, instantly making him a hitmaker of the Reiwa era.
His androgynous voice is easy on the ears, and his songs are all a pleasure to listen to.
In 2023, he released “Kinmokusei.” The song depicts a woman’s feelings for the man she loves, and many female listeners will likely relate to the honest wish of “wanting to be loved forever, even as the relationship grows longer.”
I’m here saying nothingYaita Hitomi
“I’m here saying nothing,” released in 2001 as Hitomi Yaida’s third single and covered the same year by Swedish singer Meja, is a poignant song that you’ll want to listen to in autumn—just as its title, which literally means “I’m here saying nothing,” suggests.
Perhaps it’s about a breakup… The lyrics, filled with longing yet an understanding that nothing can be done anymore, tightly grip the heart.
It’s an autumn song I’d recommend to women healing from heartbreak or experiencing an unrequited love.
Monochrome of the Autumn WindFIELD OF VIEW
FIELD OF VIEW, the rock band that initially debuted as view in 1994 and later made waves with a re-debut under a refreshed image.
Their 16th single, “Monochrome of the Autumn Wind,” released simultaneously with their second best-of album FIELD OF VIEW BEST ~fifteen colours~, draws you into its world from the start with a floating, ethereal intro featuring piano and acoustic guitar.
The lyrics, depicting a heartrending farewell, are bound to tighten your chest alongside the dramatic melody.
With its nostalgic arrangement and sentimental mood, it’s a rock tune you’ll want to hear in the autumn.
Autumn breezeKiroro
This is a bittersweet song by Kiroro that depicts the deepening of autumn and the approach of winter.
The piano—one of the unit’s defining features—stands out in the sound, and its single, resonant notes heighten the sense of poignancy.
The lyrics portray a growing awareness that winter draws nearer as the autumn chill intensifies, along with a sinking of the heart.
As the song progresses, the reasons for disliking winter are gradually revealed, making the sadness feel even more vivid.
It’s a perfect track for the late autumn season, when feelings of melancholy are especially strong.
Is the saury grilled yet?gagaga supi
When it comes to seasonal autumn foods, it’s got to be sanma (Pacific saury).
Centered around the concept of “the time it takes to grill sanma,” this is a fiery track packed with the emotions of youth.
Featured on Kobe-born punk rock band Gagaga SP’s 2006 album Seishun Kyojidai, the song’s driving pace and melodious groove will make your heart leap! And the bass is absolutely irresistible.
The lyrics, which depict first-time thrills, sparkle, and what lies ahead, carry a touch of bittersweet sentiment.
There’s also a gentle message that feels like it blows away the hazy emotions of adolescence—so good! Listening to Sanma Yaketaka stirs up a kind of impulsive, burning feeling inside.
Perfect for autumn—give it a spin!
Iroha Japanese mapleHitoto Yo
Yō Hitoto, a Taiwan-born singer known for her massive hits “Morainaki” and “Hanamizuki.” The track “Iroha Momiji,” included on her second album Hitoto Yo, features an oriental arrangement that evocatively conjures the autumn foliage season, just as its title suggests.
Many listeners likely find the lyrics—depicting an ambiguous relationship with someone they love—overlap with their own experiences and resonate with that frustration.
It’s a sentimental pop tune that beautifully colors those long autumn nights when we yearn for human warmth.
autumn orangeAAA
AAA is a co-ed performance group whose name comes from the initials of “Attack All Around,” meaning to take on everything.
Their song “autumn orange,” included on their 9th album GOLD SYMPHONY, features an emotional ensemble that evokes autumn scenery, just as the title suggests.
The lyrics, which portray the frustrating distance of unrequited love, are sure to resonate with anyone who can’t quite find the courage to take that one last step.
With an arrangement that highlights delicate piano, this poignant pop tune perfectly aligns with the autumn atmosphere.