[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: Classic tracks and recommended popular songs you’ll want to listen to in autumn (111–120)
the Fourth Avenue CaféL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
This is a song by L’Arc~en~Ciel set on an autumn street corner.
The buoyant horn section is wonderfully vibrant and pairs perfectly with the exhilarating, fast-paced band sound.
Yet, in contrast to its bright tone, the lyrics depict a poignant scene of a couple parting ways.
The worldview that overlays the changing seasons with hearts growing apart is truly heart-wrenching.
The track is included on the album “True” and was used as an ending theme for the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin.
It’s also a fan favorite that took first place in the band’s live “setlist request” poll.
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.
azure moonEvery Little Thing
Ever since their debut, the music duo Every Little Thing has turned out hit after hit and continues to be highly active today.
Their 29th single, “azure moon,” used as the ending theme for the quiz variety show “Quiz Discovery Variety Itte Q!,” is notable for its expansive ensemble featuring delicate acoustic guitar arpeggios.
The lyrics, which depict the warmth of the moon watching over life, blend with the dreamlike arrangement to create a gentle, embracing feel.
It’s a dramatic ballad whose clear, pure vocals shape its distinctive world.
don’t apologizeNagie Lane
The cosmos flower carries meanings like “a maiden’s sincerity,” “humility,” and “harmony.” Nagie Lane, a four-member a cappella group, offers a beautiful ballad titled “Ayamaranai” (“I Won’t Apologize”), whose lyrics portray a brave, tender maiden’s heart—just like those symbolic meanings of the cosmos.
Another highlight is the emotive, conversational singing of their female vocalist, Rei, which makes the song’s poetic lyrics all the more pleasing to the ear.
How about playing this track softly in your room for a calm autumn moment?
evening primroseNovelbright
Tsukimisou is the perfect song for that slightly lonely feeling that comes with autumn.
It was released in 2020 by Novelbright, a rock band known for delivering songs themed around youth and romance.
The track features a warm sound that pairs beautifully with calm autumn scenery.
Many listeners will relate to lyrics about being unable to forget a former lover.
Take comfort in Yudai Takenaka’s vocals, which gently accompany the anxiety and loneliness of heartbreak.
Be sure to listen to this grand ballad that paints a scene of an autumn sunset.
On a full-moon nightaimyon
It’s a song performed by Aimyon that evokes a seductive image on a night when a full moon shines in the sky.
The strong acoustic guitar strumming and the matching, powerfully resonant drum tones are striking, conveying a sense of emotional heat and firm resolve.
With its depictions of the full moon, a long night, and feelings that seem feverish, it also suggests the seasonal shift from summer to autumn.
The lyrics are sprinkled with sensual words, creating a song with a mysterious, alluring worldview.
late autumngagaga supi
This song “Late Autumn” by Gagaga SP—the band that keeps expressing Japanese punk rock more straightforwardly and gritty than anyone else, a band that men can’t help but admire.
For those who haven’t experienced their live shows yet, their freewheeling, unconventional staging is fascinating; for Japanese punk fans, they’re a sure bet.
It’s a late-autumn number that moves you with their no-frills, straight-down-the-middle, all-out performance—no overthinking, just pure emotion.
