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[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.

[Bereavement Songs] To you, my precious one whom I can no longer meet. Tear-jerking songs about death (181–190)

LifeHamasaki Ayumi

Through her singing career, Ayumi Hamasaki has released numerous hit songs and has had a significant impact not only on Japan’s music scene but also on fashion and culture.

Her song “Life” is a work that portrays the sorrow of losing someone dear, as well as the journey of facing that pain and growing from it, delicately expressing feelings for the one who was lost and the small miracles found in everyday life.

Embracing the hearts of those striving to overcome life’s hardships and guiding them toward a hopeful outlook, this song gently envelops and heals those who have gone through difficult times.

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SamsaraMiyata Satoshi

A grand song that contemplates the meaning of living and parting.

Over a long life, we experience many meetings and farewells.

When people meet, they will one day part, and that is deeply painful and sad.

When we lose someone, we can’t help but think that if we had never met, they might still be alive.

Even so, this song tells us that the fact the two met holds a precious meaning.

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cradlesaji

saji – “Cradle” MUSIC VIDEO
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A heart-stirring ballad woven from memories of the singer’s real grandmother, where poignancy and warmth intersect.

Yoshida Takumi, vocalist of saji, delicately portrays relationships with family that everyone experiences—from nostalgic childhood memories, to the regret of acting cold during adolescence, and the sorrow of parting.

The song is included on the June 2022 album “Eureka,” and its music video, starring actor Ojiro Maeda, drew attention for its moving, drama-like narrative.

It is sure to offer genuine comfort to those who want to express gratitude to their family or who have experienced the loss of someone dear.

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Sorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Sadness Rides the Bus” MV
Sorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsu

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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Wind NagiSuga Shikao

Singer-songwriter Shikao Suga captivates fans with a musical style that blends soul and funk into J-pop and with lyrics that skillfully portray human psychology.

Kaze Nagi, the closing track of his sixth album TIME, was featured as an insert song in the TV anime Honey and Clover II.

Its story, depicting the sorrow of having to keep walking forward while thinking of someone precious who has been lost, is perhaps a path everyone must walk at least once in life.

Driven by arpeggios on acoustic guitar that amplify the sense of longing, it is a heart-wrenching ballad.

Hoshino Takashi
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secretBIGMAMA

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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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.