Songs of the constellations: classic and popular tracks you’ll want to listen to while gazing at the night sky
Betelgeuse, Sirius, Orion, and more…
The night sky is adorned with a variety of constellations—there are said to be as many as 88.
Is there a song you feel like listening to when you suddenly look up at the night sky? In this article, we introduce recommended songs about constellations from among many classics.
Many of them are perfect for stargazing, so feel free to use this when looking for camp background music or songs related to constellations! Enjoy them as you gaze at the constellations floating in the star-filled night sky.
They’re sure to accompany the memories you make with someone special.
- Masterpieces that sing of the stars. Star songs that resonate in the heart, best heard beneath the night sky.
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Constellation songs: masterpieces and popular tracks you'd want to listen to while gazing at the night sky (1–10)
Andromedaaiko
A bittersweet breakup song about the fading memories of a former lover.
It’s a track by aiko, a popular singer-songwriter from Osaka known for her songs about love.
Released in 2003 as her 13th single, its relatively uninflected melody makes it sound as if she’s calmly speaking her feelings aloud, which only deepens the sadness for the listener.
PerseusShimatani Hitomi
When you’re looking for a constellation-themed song to lift your spirits, I recommend Perseus.
It’s a 2003 hit by Hitomi Shimatani, a Hiroshima-born singer known for her cover of Amairo no Kami no Otome.
For some people, the name Perseus immediately brings this song to mind, and it often gets mentioned on social media when the Perseids are visible.
Its exhilarating, oriental-infused melody is wonderfully pleasing, and the lyrics sing of limitless possibilities.
It matches a starry night sky perfectly and leaves you feeling positive.
BetelgeuseYuuri
A heartwarming number that portrays feelings guided by starlight.
Released in November 2021, this song was featured as the theme for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama “SUPER RICH,” drawing major attention.
Yuuri’s clear, pure vocals and the gentle tones of the acoustic guitar wrap listeners’ hearts like stars in the night sky.
The lyrics convey bonds with loved ones and the strength of supporting each other, making the love within the song feel deeper with every listen.
It’s perfect for spending time with someone special while gazing up at the stars, or as a companion to stargazing.
Why not weave a constellation story that resonates in your heart, together with Yuuri’s voice?
A Romance ForetoldNogizaka 46
Perhaps some of you have checked your love life through a horoscope.
This is a song by the popular idol group Nogizaka46.
It’s included on their 11th single, “Inochi wa Utsukushii,” released in 2015.
It won first place in Nogizaka46’s song popularity poll and even had a music video made, showing just how passionately it’s supported by fans.
Enjoy this pop tune that will lift your spirits.
AldebaranAI
Let me introduce “Aldebaran,” well-known as the theme song of the morning drama Come Come Everybody.
The pairing of Ai and songwriter Naotaro Moriyama was an unexpected one.
It’s a song where the emotive melody pairs beautifully with a voice that resonates in both the high and low ranges.
Another highlight is the grand development that builds powerfully toward the ending.
The gospel-style layered chorus is truly breathtaking.
As the lyrics suggest, why not look up at a star-filled sky while praying for the happiness of someone dear to you?
