[Bereavement Song] To you, my precious one whom I can no longer meet. Tear-jerking songs about death
I thought it was only natural for you to be by my side, but one day you suddenly disappeared…
If you’ve experienced the death of someone dear, you probably can’t help but feel, “No matter how much time passes, I can’t forget,” and “I wish I could see them once more.”
At the same time, you might be trying to move forward by putting a lid on your grief and forcing yourself to face ahead.
In this article, we introduce songs themed around “death,” told from a variety of perspectives.
Surely there will be a song that stays close to your sorrow.
When times are hard, please give them a listen.
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- [Memorial Song] A moving classic and love song dedicated to a beloved person embarking on a journey to heaven
- A song I want people who have lost a beloved partner to listen to
- [Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
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- A song about losing a friend: bereavement, betrayal, and separation.
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- [So touching it makes you cry] A heartbreakingly wistful and sad song that tightens your chest
- [Dark Songs] A carefully curated selection of deeply dark tracks and heartbreaking songs that accompany you in tough times
- “I Want to See You”: A love song that makes you cry when you listen to it while you can’t meet
- Love, bonds, parting, cheers… songs so moving they pierce the heart and make you cry uncontrollably
- [Thank You] A classic song expressing gratitude to one’s parents. A number loved across generations.
- Farewell Song: A goodbye song. A tearful parting song.
[Bereavement Songs] To you, my precious one I can no longer meet. Tear-jerking songs about death (81–90)
I remember your warmth.Teshima Aoi
Aoi Teshima’s gentle voice wraps tenderly around feelings for someone lost in this song.
Included on the album “Ren’dez-vous,” released in July 2014, it stands out as one of the most memorable tracks among those with a cinematic worldview.
The theme centers on spending a quiet night alone, recalling the warmth of a loved one, and finding emotional support in that memory.
Many listeners will likely find themselves moved to tears by Teshima’s voice, which conveys kindness and warmth that seem to stay close by your side.
It’s a song that gently accompanies those who carry the sorrow of losing someone dear.
15 Years of a Clingy Guy’s PettinessIe no ura de manbō ga shinderu P
Anyway, rather than reading reviews, I want you to listen to this one track.
It’s a light, poppy, programmed sound with a melody full of repetition that gives it a fun vibe.
Looking at the lyrics, it’s about a protagonist who keeps sending love letters, so I thought, is this a stalker song!? …But the ending was shocking.
By the time you finish listening, you’ll definitely be moved.
A must-listen that’ll make you laugh and cry!
aspiration; longing; ardent desireFukuyama Masaharu
A gently enveloping singing voice of Masaharu Fukuyama seeps into the heart in this heartrendingly beautiful ballad.
It was written as the theme song for the film “If Only I Could Meet You Again at the Hill Where That Flower Blooms,” set in Japan during wartime.
The lyrics, which question the meaning of life and depict farewells with loved ones, resonate deeply with listeners.
Transcending time with pure love and imparting the courage to live, this work is a song that will stand by those grieving the loss of someone dear or standing at a crossroads in life.
signpostFukuyama Masaharu
At the request of the news program NEWS ZERO, with which he collaborated, Masaharu Fukuyama wrote this song, Michishirube, on the theme of life.
The lyrics depict the presence and memories of someone dear, and it’s said that Fukuyama wrote them with his own grandmother in mind.
For those who have lost a beloved grandmother or mother, the words of the lyrics may resonate with your own feelings.
Even after someone has passed away, the words of the deceased and the memories we share with them often continue to support us.
Lullaby of a Jagged HeartChekkāzu
The Day You Disappeared portrays a poignant longing for a lost loved one.
Set to a warm melodic line, the lyrics trace the feelings of enduring a farewell to an unforgettable presence, resonating deeply with listeners.
The tender yet aching vocals evoke a vivid sense of nostalgia for days gone by and a hope for reunion, offering encouragement to all who wish to overcome their grief.
This song, which teaches the meaning of continuing to think of someone dear, quietly stays close to those who carry a hole in their hearts and becomes a source of strength.
If you’re suffering in silence, why not take a detour and lend it your ear?
Happyaimyon
A farewell song that’s very much like Aimyon, included on the album “Ai wo Tsutaetai da toka.” It portrays the feelings of standing before the coffin where a beloved person sleeps.
Even though the melody isn’t exceptionally sad, it’s a song that makes your heart ache.
Losing someone you love before you is painful, isn’t it? On one hand you think you have to keep living properly on your own, but on the other, as sung at the end of the song, the feeling of wanting to stay together forever overflows.
This track stirs up a gentle nostalgia and brings back memories with someone precious.
Please listen to it while thinking of the person who is dear to you.
[Bereavement Songs] To you, my precious one I can no longer meet. Tear-jerking songs about death (91–100)
The Day I Became a JewelBUMP OF CHICKEN
It’s a song by BUMP OF CHICKEN that depicts the sorrow of losing someone important and the loneliness that has crept into everyday life.
The fast tempo and layered, airy tones create a unique atmosphere, evoking the image of moving forward while carrying anxiety.
The lyrics contrast the daily life when that loved one was still by your side with the days after they’re gone, conveying the complex emotions that arise as the everyday gradually changes.
While holding on to the wish to see them once more, the song also carries an unsteady resolve—telling oneself it will be okay and pressing on.
