Songs themed around cosmos flowers: a roundup of classic tracks that evoke the feeling of autumn!

Delusional CosmosHinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 “Delusional Cosmos” [Vocal Distribution / Part Allocation]

A mid-tempo ballad marked by a memorable piano, evoking flowers swaying in the autumn breeze.

Included on Hinatazaka46’s single “Zettaiteki Dairokkkan,” released in September 2024, it’s a duet by Mei Higashimura and Akari Nibu, who were both preparing to graduate from the group.

The song portrays a protagonist who overlays memories of a precious person they can no longer meet onto the vision of a cosmos field that doesn’t exist.

It’s a beautiful yet fleeting daydream, tinged with a kind of sadness that somehow feels relatable.

A sentimental yet warm number that gently accompanies the season of parting.

Memory of CosmosSKE48

2010/11/17 on sale 4th Single “Memory of the Cosmos” Music Video

Cosmos no Kioku by SKE48, the idol group representing Nagoya.

This song was included as a B-side on the 2010 single “1!2!3!4! Yoroshiku!,” with Jurina Matsui and Rena Matsui in the center positions.

It portrays the feelings of a boy who puts on a brave face but can’t bring himself to confess his feelings to the girl he loves who’s transferring away.

Though it’s a bittersweet love song, it’s also very upbeat in true idol-song fashion, with a refreshing, clear-sky-in-autumn vibe that makes it a particularly charming track.

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cosmos (flower)Novelbright

cosmos (flower)

A song that expresses hope and determination to overcome life’s uncertainty and hardships, conveyed through cosmos flowers blooming beneath gray skies and in the cold.

Carried by a delicate yet powerful melody, Yuudai Takenaka’s vocals resonate deeply.

Released in December 2017, this track appeared as a live-venue exclusive single.

Although it was not included on the band’s fourth studio album, “WONDERLAND,” it is known among fans as a beloved classic.

How about listening to it alone on an autumn evening walk? It might inspire you to reflect on the feelings you keep in your heart.

summer fatigueaiko

Koe no Katachi (A Silent Voice) Aiko – Summer Heat Fatigue

A song that feels comforting in an autumn when you can’t seem to get anything done is aiko’s “Natsubate” (“Summer Fatigue”).

It’s the B-side to her 2016 single “Koi wo Shita no wa,” a track that overlays the pain of heartbreak with the languor of summer fatigue.

It exquisitely portrays the feeling of being unable to break free from the afterglow of summer, dragging it along.

If you broke up with a lover in the summer, you’ll surely find yourself nodding endlessly in sympathy.

And before you know it, it’s already the season of cosmos flowers…

It’s a quintessential aiko-style love song, where your heart aches and sways between picturing their name every time your phone rings and wishing they’d remember you, even just a little.

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A number that overlays friendship with old friends and feelings for one’s hometown on the image of cosmos swaying on a rainy street corner.

Well-known also as an actor, Masatoshi Nakamura released this commemorative 50th single in February 2007.

Amid its nostalgic mood of reminiscing about old friends, you can feel a powerful resolve that never loses hope for tomorrow.

It’s also striking how Nakamura’s unforced, conversational singing voice radiates a vivid charm.

The song was featured in a Zenrosai TV commercial and used as the ending theme for a radio program.

A heartwarming track you’ll want to listen to when life reaches a turning point and you feel like seeing someone important.

I’ve come a long way, when I think about it.Kaientai

Omoeba Tokue Kitamonda

On an autumn evening, the cosmos swaying by the railroad crossing suddenly brings my hometown to mind.

It’s a song by Kaientai that conjures up such a nostalgic scene.

The lyrics by Tetsuya Takeda portray the very life of a protagonist who has left home: the future dreamed of at fourteen, the heartbreak experienced at twenty, and the present spent with family.

Its bittersweet longing for days gone by, along with the question of how far the road ahead will lead, deeply resonates with listeners.

Released as a single in September 1978, the song is also well-known as the theme for the film of the same name starring Tetsuya Takeda.

It’s a classic that perfectly suits an autumn night when you want to look back on your journey at a turning point in life.

Cosmos Highwaykaryūdō

Cosmos Kaido (2015 Remaster)

Set in a breezy autumn resort town, this is a poignant number that looks back on a love that has passed.

Through scenes like a roadside ablaze with cosmos and a larch forest, you can feel the protagonist quietly reminiscing about the happy days once spent with a former lover.

The duo’s hallmark—beautiful sibling harmonies—blends perfectly with the refreshing, nostalgic melody.

Released in August 1977 as their second single, it reached No.

5 on the Oricon weekly chart and is also included on the album “Kariudo FIRST: Deatta Hito ni.” It’s a song you’ll want to play on an autumn drive, especially if you’re in the mood to bask in sweet, bittersweet memories.