[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 (11–20)
Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi
A song you’ll want to listen to on a long autumn night: “Like Tonight’s Moon.” It’s a medium-tempo number from 1997 and Elephant Kashimashi’s first TV drama tie-in.
It may be a summer song, but I think it also fits autumn, when the moon is beautiful.
Miyaji’s refreshing vocals are a given, and the lyrics—declaring you’ll stride forward on your own path—are just so cool.
The passionate feelings you keep inside don’t fade even in autumn.
In sentimental, reflective moments or when you’re wrapped in vague anxiety, the strength of this song is encouraging.
Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS
A track that leaves an impression with its story-like, abstract lyrics that are so characteristic of vocalist Yojiro Noda.
The gently cascading, wistful lead guitar phrases are perfect for autumn.
It’s also nice to ponder the meaning of the abstract lyrics in your own way.
Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI
There’s a phrase, “the long autumn nights,” and it’s true that when autumn arrives, we tend to spend more time gazing up at the night sky.
SEKAI NO OWARI’s “Starlight Parade” seems perfect for autumn as a song themed around the stars in that night sky.
Its sparkling sound matches the image of stars, creating a fantastical world.
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE
“secret base ~What you gave me~,” the theme song for the TV anime Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day.
It begins with a wistful synthesizer melody, then the vocals come in as if speaking to you—a heartfelt, melancholic number.
The feelings of longing for someone who will never return are carried by the words and melody, making it feel like a story is unfolding.
With the delicate warmth unique to the all-female band ZONE, it resonates deeply and comfortably in the heart.
This beautiful, tear-jerking song is also popular at karaoke.
fragrant oliveorenji supainikurabu
When it comes to flowers that symbolize autumn, many people probably think of fragrant olive (kinmokusei).
Its distinctive sweet scent lets you recognize it as “the smell of kinmokusei” even if you can’t see the blossoms.
That fragrance makes you feel the arrival of autumn—and a little sentimental, doesn’t it? Orange Spiny Club’s “Kinmokusei” is packed with that very sentimental mood.
It’s a song that deeply resonates with the way the season shifts from the explosive excitement of summer to the wistful melancholy of autumn.
Leaves of potpourriaimyon
Included on the album “Heard There’s Delicious Pasta,” this song was released in September 2020.
The scent of potpourri awakens the pain and lingering feelings of a broken heart.
As she looks back on the past, the image of a woman slowly trying to move forward comes into view.
Aimyon’s characteristically literary lyrics and the gentle, mellow melody sink deep into the heart.
A track to savor alone on a long autumn night.
It might give you a chance to face those unforgettable memories within you.
[Autumn Songs] Songs of autumn. Classic tracks and popular recommended songs to listen to in autumn (21–30)
high skyUMEILO
This song sings of a bittersweet love.
It’s a track by UMEILO, a guitar rock band from Hokkaido, included on their first single released in December 2018.
The lyrics, which depict lingering feelings and memories of a past lover, resonate with the loneliness of autumn.
It’s said to be based on vocalist Junsuke Ito’s real experiences, and you can feel the genuine emotion.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a quiet night as the seasons change.
It will strike a chord with anyone who has experienced heartbreak.