[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.
- [Songs of Bereavement] Songs about losing a loved one. Tracks to listen to while thinking of someone dear
- [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 whom I can no longer meet. Tear-jerking songs about death (141–150)
setting sunToukyou Jihen
A song that effortlessly sings of cruel, lonely happenings—offering a glimpse into the very essence of vocalist Ringo Sheena.
Its intricately layered, idiosyncratic lyrics are exquisitely literary, open to being read as an elegy for the dead.
The progression from the calmly delivered verses to a chorus that erupts almost orgasmically may well be a feat made possible by the collective talents of the Tokyo Jihen project.
This track is included on the 2012 album Shin’ya-waku (Late-Night Slot), an unusual record composed almost entirely of B-sides from singles.
Sakura ~I’m glad I met you~RSP
Just reading the comments on video sites brings me to tears—this is a song that gives you the push to overcome sorrow and keep going.
It’s the sixth single from RSP, a dance unit known for their strong hip-hop and R&B.
The lyrics, which can be heard as “You’re no longer here; I’ll live on for both of us,” look forward even from the brink of despair and have resonated with many.
RSP’s smooth, upbeat delivery only doubles the sadness.
If you haven’t heard it yet, please do!
Until your night breaks (into dawn)Kasamura Tōta
This is one of Tota Kasamura’s signature works, beginning with a question posed to a broken world and a mistaken world.
The sorrow of losing a loved one and the aching wish to meet them again resonate deeply.
The melody, woven to accompany the listener’s emotions, and the lyrics, imbued with profound love, are beautifully harmonized.
Released in January 2019 and included on the February 2021 album “How to Become a Wonderful Adult,” this piece—together with its counterpart, “Lily of the Endless Night”—is highly regarded as one of Kasamura’s representative Vocaloid songs.
It is a gem that offers comfort and healing to those facing the grief of losing someone dear, as well as to anyone who loves someone deeply.
[Bereavement Songs] To you, my dear one I can no longer meet. Tear-jerking songs about death (151–160)
TSUZUKUikimonogakari
Even if a farewell is painful, isn’t it important not to forget the time you spent with that person and to keep living while holding on to those memories? This song also conveys a message to someone who is no longer here, but beyond sadness, you can feel strength and warmth in its sound.
Sometimes, pausing in sorrow after a parting may be a necessary step.
Yet this song seems to teach us that what truly matters is moving forward while carrying those feelings with us.
NatsuneGLAY
A song that wistfully looks back on a past love and a dearly departed one, set against the backdrop of summer blue skies and starry nights.
With GLAY’s signature beautiful melody and profound lyrics, it resonates deeply with listeners.
Released in September 2006 as the A-side track of the single “Natsune / Hen na Yume 〜THOUSAND DREAMS〜,” it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and was also used as the theme song for the TBS variety show “Koisuru Hanikami!” This work portrays universally relatable emotions—memories with a lover overlapping with summer scenery, and the regret of unspoken feelings.
It’s a song that brings healing to those feeling the pain of heartbreak or who have experienced parting with someone precious.
ALONEB’z
From the intro, you’re drawn straight into the grand ballad world of B’z.
It’s also a rare song in which vocalist Koshi Inaba plays the piano.
I believe love is something inseparable from human life.
Within that, heartbreak can sadly happen, and unfortunately, for those who have married and spent many years together, the parting may even be the death of a partner—an experience they will inevitably face.
Even if you’re fortunate enough to meet someone, in the end you may find yourself alone; such poignant scenes are depicted in the lyrics.
Precisely because of that, this song makes you want to cherish the time you have together now and make it joyful.
Anyano Hotoboritakushi P
Anyanohotobori resonates with phrases that speak over and over to a beloved person you can no longer meet.
Created by Takushi-P, who debuted as a Vocaloid producer in 2021, the song delivers the inability to accept the reality of never seeing a loved one again through Uramei’s trembling vocals.
The lyrics wrap you in a feeling like the night will never end, and the passionate, chorus-driven band performance overflows with love.
Its beautiful yet fleeting melody gently accompanies loneliness and solitude.
