[Bereavement Song] To you whom I can no longer meet... Tear-jerking songs about death

AND I LOVE YOUDREAMS COME TRUE

AND I LOVE YOU / DREAMS COME TRUE guitar solo singing cover

DREAMS COME TRUE’s “AND I LOVE YOU” is a song that gently stays with you in the sorrow of losing someone dear.

In fact, this piece is sung by vocalist Miwa Yoshida to her late husband.

It’s included as the final track on the album of the same name, “AND I LOVE YOU,” and, as the lyrics say, it has apparently never been performed in front of fans.

The feelings are expressed so directly that it’s impossible to listen without tears.

When you’re alone and overwhelmed by grief, it quietly stays by your side.

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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I don’t knowHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – I Don’t Know (Official Video)

A song released before the big breakthrough with “Koi,” which has maintained strong popularity among fans.

There’s even an anecdote that it was inspired by a real-life experience—“Something shocking happened in my private life…” The lyrics are somber, as if mourning someone who has passed away, saying, “Even if you’re gone, my feelings for you will never disappear…” It carries the feel of Hoshino’s way of consoling himself, slowly transmuting sorrow all the way through.

It also gently suggests that when you’re sad, it’s better to fully allow yourself to be sad.

afterimageflumpool

flumpool “Afterimage” Music Video

This song, which was the theme for season two of the drama Bloody Monday, is one of the signature tracks by the rock band flumpool.

The lyrics, written about precious things that have been lost, resonate with feelings for a loved one who has departed for heaven.

The slow-tempo, ballad-like arrangement that incorporates strings, combined with vocalist Ryuta Yamamura’s beautiful voice, creates an even more moving atmosphere.

Since it also ties in with the drama’s storyline, why not take this opportunity to rewatch the series?

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Hane Keisuke

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Always keep smilingMr.Children

Always keep smiling

Since their formation in 1989, Mr.Children, a four-piece rock band, has continued to reign at the pinnacle of Japan’s music scene.

“Itsudemo Hohoemi wo,” included as the B-side to their 2007 single “Tabidachi no Uta,” conveys the importance of never forgetting to smile even at the moment one reaches life’s final chapter.

Kazutoshi Sakurai’s delicate lyrics prompt reflection on the meaning of our existence as human beings and the transience of life, while also possessing the power to instill hope in listeners.

It is a song that allows one to find light amid sorrow, not only for those grieving the loss of a loved one, but for anyone who wishes to once again feel the preciousness of life—a track that resonates with a powerful sense of strength.

Flower of loveaimyon

ai no hana

A gentle song by Aimyon, chosen as the theme for NHK’s morning drama series “Ranman,” starring Ryunosuke Kamiki and Minami Hamabe.

Aimyon shows a different side with each track, so it feels like every song has its own devoted fans.

The lyrics are exquisite, entrusting feelings to flowers, seeds, blue skies, and nature: “All feelings—those that reach someone and those that don’t—will blossom.” Put into words, it may seem simple, but it makes you feel that people live “for the bright tomorrow that will surely come.” The unadorned guitar sound is tender too, as if gently supporting the song.

GASSHOWillion

GASSHOW

This is a song whose wistful melody and lyrics resonate deeply in the heart.

Against the backdrop of memories of the earthquake and a sense of loss, it powerfully conveys people’s prayers and will to live.

Included on the album “UBU,” released in February 2013, it has continued to move many listeners ever since.

While carrying sorrow and loss, it portrays the determination to face forward and live on, offering support to those striving to overcome painful experiences.

It is a song that stands beside those grieving the loss of someone dear and helps them find a spark of hope.

wedding dressAfter the Rain

Weddingdress

Weddingdress is filled with sincere affection for a beloved person you will never meet again.

It was created in 2023 by After the Rain, the musical duo of singers Soraru and Mafumafu.

The song is themed around a wedding, the ceremony where two people vow to live the rest of their lives together, and it paints scenes of picturing a cherished person in a bridal gown.

Their overlapping choral work, carried by a fragile yet beautiful melody, gently envelops the sorrow of farewell.

Please lend an ear to the warm sound that stays close to feelings of loneliness and solitude.

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mutō

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