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

Your body temperatureKuwagata P

[Ado] I sang “Kimi no Taion”

Farewell songs tend to be rather wistful, but Kuwagata-P’s “Kimi no Taion” is an up-tempo number.

Even so, it feels like a struggle between the wish to shake off the pain of missing someone and the desire to never forget them.

It reveals things you didn’t notice, things you didn’t think much of when you were together, making the importance of those shared moments sink in.

It’s a song that powerfully conveys both the dizzying speed at which the seasons pass after that person is gone and the lingering sense of emptiness.

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things that have formShibasaki Kou

Ko Shibasaki – Something That Has Form

A multitalented artist who continues to showcase her gifts as both a singer and an actress, Kou Shibasaki is widely loved for her signature song “Katachi Aru Mono,” which served as the theme for the TBS drama “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World.” Through music, this piece conveys a poignancy and the profound depth of love that words alone cannot express.

In particular, its themes—strength and gentleness in watching over a loved one from afar, feelings for those we’ve lost, and hope for a new future—are universally relatable.

It’s a song that stays close to the hearts of those healing from heartbreak or the loss of someone dear, gently giving them the strength to move forward, little by little.

If I Hadn’t Met You ~Summer Snow Winter Flower~Aimer

Aimer - Had I Not Met You ~Summer Snow, Winter Flower~

Aimer, who captivates many fans with her distinctive voice and wide-ranging musicality.

The single “Anata ni Deawanakereba ~Natsuyuki Fuyuka~,” released on August 15, 2012, is also known as the ending theme for the anime “Natsuyuki Rendezvous” and is cherished as one of Aimer’s signature works.

This piece depicts the heavy theme of forbidden love through Aimer’s moving vocals, delicately expressing the depth and poignancy of love—such as powerful feelings for someone dear and the changes that meeting that person brings to one’s life.

Conveying the pain and loneliness of losing a loved one, yet also a heart full of gratitude, this song is recommended for those mourning someone who has passed away or for anyone who wants to look forward while thinking of someone precious.

Let me hear the poetry of the wind.Kuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – Let Me Hear the Poem of the Wind (Full ver.)

“Let Me Hear the Poem of the Wind” is a ballad that sings of longing for someone who has passed away.

It is performed by Keisuke Kuwata, who is also active as the vocalist of Southern All Stars.

The lyrics are said to be inspired by the story of a novel based on surfer Natsuki Iijima.

Not only does the song empathize with the feeling of missing a departed loved one, but by the end it turns into an encouraging anthem that gently gives you a push forward.

It’s also a track that showcases Kuwata’s guitar playing, making it perfect for those who want to be soothed by a calm melody.

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formulaOkazaki Taiiku

Okazaki Taiiku “Shiki” Music Video

A gemlike ballad by Okazaki Taiiku that depicts the transience and beauty of life.

From memories of preschool, to the loneliness of youth, and finally the loss of memory in old age, it portrays a person’s life across three times of day—morning, evening, and night.

Setting aside Okazaki Taiiku’s characteristic humor to confront the theme of life’s end, this work was included on the album “XXL” and released in June 2017.

For those living with dementia and those who have seen a loved one through their final moments alike, it offers profound empathy and comfort to all who face farewells and the fading of memories.

Hey…Makihara Noriyuki

Noriyuki Makihara Hey… with lyrics

I think it’s pretty rare for the word “die” to appear so straightforwardly in a song.

Many people probably assume that songs dealing with life and death are, as expected, dark and heavy.

But Makihara Noriyuki—better known as Makki—created an outlier with his song “Hey…”.

He sets a theme that tends to feel somber to a bright, up-tempo melody that nudges you toward a more positive outlook.

Even the title “Hey…” carries a bittersweet lightness, as if casually calling out to someone who has passed away.

It’s a song that makes the image of someone trying to hold back their tears—“I won’t cry”—feel all the more lonely.

Even if I’m not there.Hirai Dai

Dai Hirai / Even If I’m Not There. (Music Video)

Thanks to its storytelling, “Even If I’m Not Here” has won wide support.

It tells the story of a man who is about to pass away writing a letter to a child he has yet to meet.

Most of the lyrics are written as the letter itself, carrying messages to cheer the child on until they grow up.

Pay special attention to the final line, which ties in with the song’s title.

The song never explicitly states who the letter is addressed to, so it’s easy to empathize by reinterpreting the relationship as parent and child, romantic partners, or friends—another strong point of the track.

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