[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 Songs] To You I Can No Longer Meet... Tearjerking Songs About Death (21–30)
Never forget that one day you will die.UVERworld
I’d like to introduce “Don’t Forget That You’ll Surely Die Someday,” a song with a powerful message.
It’s a rock track released by UVERworld in 2011.
Set to a heavy and intense sound, the lyrics sing about the finiteness of life.
Naturally, when someone close to you passes away, your spirits sink—but this song gives you a gentle push forward in such times.
Another appeal is the abundance of phrases that feel like they’re directly calling out to you throughout the song.
Thank youMACO
This one is perfect for when you want to express your gratitude to someone who has passed away.
It’s a classic piano ballad, so the sound feels familiar.
Above all, pay attention to the lyrics that really pierce the heart.
They convey unreserved gratitude and love to the person who’s no longer with us.
It’s a warm song that brings back many wonderful memories as you listen.
Clouds and GhostsYorushika
A rapidly rising male-female duo band, Yorushika.
Here’s a ballad from them that blends in their pop sensibilities.
It’s said to be an answer song to Yorushika’s signature track “Itte.” The lyrics, in which a boy who has passed away desperately tries to convey his feelings to the girl he loves, are so heartrending and earnest they’ll bring you to tears.
Without getting gloomy, the gentle, soft sound fosters kindness and gives a great sense of comfort—highly recommended.
Tears of MagnoliaStardust Revue
In addition to being a timeless classic that has been sung ever since its 1993 release, this song is also famous for being covered by many artists.
“Mokuren no Namida” is unmistakably a requiem dedicated to someone who has passed away.
I can’t even count how many times I’ve cried listening to it.
You said you’d always stay by my side, and yet, when I see the flowers blooming then, or the fruits of that season, the memories come rushing back.
It’s a song that just seems to fit everything.
And it’s not only for those who have lost someone to death—it also resonates with lovers who have parted and will never meet again.
If you listen to it when they come to mind, I think you may find new strength welling up inside you.
It’s a highly recommended song for anyone who feels that way.
the scent of flowersMr.Children
It’s the theme song for the film “I Want to Be a Shellfish.” I’ve heard that the lyrics were written by the vocalist, Mr.
Sakurai, after the passing of his father.
The song was included on the 2008 album “SUPERMARKET FANTASY.” The lyrics not only depict gratitude and farewell, but also express the belief and hope that we can meet again in another form.
You can picture someone trying to find closure within themselves even amid sorrow.
If you’re looking to feel more positive, definitely give it a listen.
My last dayYu-anesu
A heartwarming, jewel-like ballad born from the experience of facing the death of a loved one.
This is a song by Yourness that portrays complex feelings toward a mother who was in mortal danger, told from the perspective of the one approaching death.
Its gentle compassion for those left behind, and the wish to be forgiven for one final selfishness, resonate deeply alongside a clear, translucent melody.
The track was recorded in December 2021 as the closing song of the album “6 case.” In the music video, animator AOYAMA weaves a quiet tale of farewell through beautiful animation.
It will kindle a warm light in the hearts of those who have faced a sudden parting, or who feel the preciousness of time with someone dear.
the same storyHanbaato Hanbaato
When asked, “What’s your favorite Humbert Humbert song?” I think many people would name this one: the hugely popular “Onaji Hanashi” (“The Same Story”).
At first it seems like a brisk, charming back-and-forth that makes you smile, but as the exchange unfolds, its meaning hits you and it becomes a guaranteed tearjerker.
It’s obvious, yet undeniable: you can’t make new memories with someone who’s gone—there’s no “from here on out.” This song makes you truly want to tell the people you love that you love them, so you won’t have any regrets.
