[Bereavement Song] To you 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.
- [Songs of Bereavement] Songs about losing someone dear. Tracks to listen to while thinking of a loved one.
- [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
- Songs to Play at My Own Funeral: Timeless Gems to Make Farewells Uniquely My Own
- 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
- A classic song that sings of gratitude to one’s parents. Thank you, Dad and Mom!
- Farewell Song: A goodbye song. A tearful parting song.
[Bereavement Song] To you whom I can no longer meet... Tear-jerking songs about death (141–150)
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Ayumi (Steps) portrays someone trying to move forward while thinking of the person who has supported their heart.
It was created in 2022 by singer-songwriter Park Yuna, who is active mainly on social media such as TikTok and YouTube.
The song is imbued with her feelings for her dear friend who has passed away.
The lyrics unfold a dialogue between two people who spent their youth together, evoking scenes of them talking about their dreams and hopes.
Her clear, translucent vocals convey genuine emotion.
Please receive the message overflowing with love and gratitude for a cherished friend she can no longer see.
Hiroamazarashi
“Hiro” is a song filled with feelings for a friend whom one can no longer meet.
It was written by Hiromu Akita, the vocalist of the rock band amazarashi.
The lyrics are addressed to a friend who passed away at the age of 19, giving voice to grief and sorrow that have nowhere to go.
His singing conveys both emotions that change with the passage of time and feelings that remain unchanged, resonating deeply in the heart.
No matter how harsh the reality before us, the song speaks to the fragility and strength of living.
Instead of saying goodbye in words, why not listen to this song?
Gajumaru ~Heaven in the Rain~ReoNa
ReoNa’s new song “Gajumaru ~Heaven in the Rain~” is a moving work that portrays feelings for a precious person who has been lost.
It exquisitely expresses a heartbreaking emotion that can be interpreted as singing about a parting by death.
The track was also selected as the ending theme for cour 2 of the anime “Shangri-La Frontier.” ReoNa’s clear, transparent vocals fully convey the protagonist of the lyrics, who strives to find hope even amid despair.
The gajumaru tree, which appears in the title, functions as a symbol throughout the song and leaves a strong impression on listeners.
[Bereavement Song] To you I can never meet again... Tearjerking songs about death (151–160)
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A track from the album “FELT SENSE,” released in July 2023 by moumoon, the musical duo of vocalist YUKA and guitarist MASAKI.
It’s a poignant love song about feelings for a beloved person who has departed for the sky.
Emotions like “I just want you by my side” and “I want to hear your voice,” which never arose when it was taken for granted that they were near.
The wish—“I will surely come to see you someday, so please wait until then”—conveys unwavering love for someone dear and a determination to live strongly.
I had been waiting for summer.amazarashi
A song I’d like to introduce as one you’ll want to listen to over and over is “We Were Waiting for Summer.” It’s a track released by the rock band amazarashi.
At first glance, it sounds like a fast-paced, exhilarating pop song, but if you listen closely, you’ll realize that’s not quite the case.
This is a bit of a spoiler, but the lyrics depict summer vacation from the perspectives of four different characters.
And as you read each set of lyrics carefully, a heartrending truth comes to light.
Gold ~Until We Meet Again~Utada Hikaru
Hikaru Utada’s “Gold ~Until We Meet Again~” is a song that portrays facing the absence of the person who mattered most.
The music video—in which she wanders through the city and is lifted into the night sky by a crane—was filmed in Shinjuku.
It sings of memories that never fade no matter how much time passes, comparing their brilliance to gemstones.
Her light, nimble vocals over a sound that’s both delicate and bold conjure the image of taking the first steps toward the future.
It’s not only a song of parting over someone you can no longer meet, but also a memorial piece that dreams of the day you’ll meet again.
Why not listen to it while thinking of the one you love?
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It’s a grand, dramatic slow ballad.
Unstoppable tears are likened to incessant rain, depicting deep sorrow and a sense of loss.
The lyrics are marked by profound feelings for a loved one and the sadness that comes with that love.
Included on the album “Daniel,” released in August 2006, it was MONGOL800’s first new work in about two and a half years.
Recommended as a song that gently accompanies those who are experiencing deep grief after losing someone precious.