Songs of the constellations: classic and popular tracks you’ll want to listen to while gazing at the night sky

Class constellationSakushi: Rinozuka Reo / Sakkyoku: Nishizawa Kenji

Unison Two-Part Chorus 'The Constellation of the Class'

This is a choral piece that sings about our class, the way we sit with our desks lined up, and how each person’s individuality is likened to a star.

As the word “choral” suggests, it’s often sung during music class in elementary school, and if you’re a parent reading this, your child might know it.

Listening to it when you’re feeling down might give you a boost.

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R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” Music Video

A heart-pounding dance number inspired by shooting stars.

It was released in 2014 by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS.

The exhilarating sound makes you want to listen while gazing up at the night sky.

The lyrics, themed around dreams, hope, and the courage to take on challenges, gently give listeners a push forward.

The song was also used as the 2014 campaign song for Tokyo City Keiba.

The music video was filmed in Los Angeles and has captured many hearts, garnering over 150 million views on YouTube.

Listen to this track under the starry sky, and your night is sure to become something special.

SiriusMr.forute

Mr. Forte – Sirius [Official Music Video]

A medium-tempo rock tune that stays by your side when everyday life isn’t going your way.

It’s a track by Mr.

Forte, a four-piece rock band from Tokyo formed in 2017, released before their major-label debut in 2021.

Drawing a parallel to Sirius—the brightest star visible from Earth, not just in Canis Major—the song celebrates the beauty within each person.

Its message cheers you on, depicting the struggle to find a place where you can shine while grappling with hardships.

Listen to this song, and your very own guiding star will surely feel closer.

It’s a wonderful track brimming with the warmth and humanity that are so characteristic of Mr.

Forte.

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Under the roof of constellationsKomeya Jun

Under the roof of constellations

Here’s a constellation-themed song brimming with warmth: “Under the Roof of the Constellations.” It’s a love ballad by female singer Jun Komeya, released as a single in 1995.

If you’re in love right now, you might find yourself relating to it endlessly.

Over a warmly textured sound, it weaves feelings of longing.

There’s a mysterious sense of being connected under the same sky, even when you’re apart.

Perhaps it’s that solid feeling of trust—something you can have only with that person—that makes it so.

It’s very romantic and makes you want to gaze at the night sky while you listen.

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meteorKobukuro

Kobukuro – Ryūsei (Meteor)

This song by Kobukuro, the kings of ballads, was also used as the theme song for the drama “Nagareboshi.” Thanks to this song, they performed at that year’s Kōhaku as well, and it became very popular.

Pay attention to the lyrics, which depict human relationships by likening them to the stars.