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[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.

[Bereavement Songs] To you whom I can no longer meet... Tear-jerking songs about death (161–170)

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BIGMAMA “Secret” MV @BIGMAMA_jp
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BIGMAMA’s song “Himitsu” (Secret) portrays deep love and sorrow for a beloved person who has passed away.

It expresses candid emotions sung to someone with whom the singer shared a bond so intimate that they could confide things to no one else.

Masato Kanai’s clear, translucent vocals, resonating alongside the beautiful, enveloping tones of the violin, carry these feelings across.

The song overflows with the resolve to overcome the pain of partings that everyone faces in life.

Please listen with thoughts of remembrance for someone you can no longer meet.

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Early summer rainEvery Little Thing

Active since 1996 and a major influence on the J-POP scene, Every Little Thing crafted “Samidare,” a song that portrays lost love, nostalgia for time gone by, and the importance of the love we receive from those dear to us.

Its bright message, symbolizing hope for the future, gives us the strength to overcome sorrow and face forward.

It’s especially recommended for those suffering from the pain of losing someone important or for anyone wanting to rethink how they relate to the past.

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Sorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Sadness Rides the Bus” MV
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Set to melodies that gently stay close to the heart, this moving story by Macaroni Empitsu captures the shifting patterns of human emotion.

The lead track from their August 2023 album, “Otona no Namida” (“Tears of Adults”), delicately depicts the fleeting feelings found in farewells with family and in everyday life.

Hattori’s clear, transparent vocals and the softly unfolding melody resonate deep within the listener.

The song also drew attention for its music video directed by Yoshihito Mori, known for the Netflix film “We Couldn’t Become Adults.” Through the perspective of a protagonist played by Shota Sometani, it asks profound questions about the meaning of life and the preciousness of existence.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to empathize with feelings for loved ones or soothe the quiet emotions they carry inside.

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In conclusion

Death comes equally to everyone who is alive.

The person who has been by your side until today may be gone tomorrow…

Let’s not take the time we have now for granted—live each day earnestly, and make sure to express gratitude to those who stay by your side.

And when the sad farewells that inevitably come do arrive, let’s gradually overcome them together with timeless songs that touch the heart.