[Bereavement Song] To you whom I can no longer meet... Tear-jerking songs about death

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo

Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

When the September 11 attacks occurred in the United States, I received an email from a friend living in New York.

It is said that this song was created in response to that message.

A subtle sense of transience permeates the entire piece, as if no one is there, everything is faint, and it hardly seems of this world.

The lyrics, which carry the feeling of “thinking of those who have passed while wishing happiness for the loved one that should have been,” have continued to be cherished by people across generations.

Its tie-ins are countless, from TV drama theme songs to commercials.

This is a song that I hope will be passed down and sung forever.

See You AgainTEE

[Tribute MV Dedicated to a Late Friend] TEE - “See You Again” MUSIC VIDEO [TEE Japanese Cover Ver.]

This song is included on singer-songwriter TEE’s 2017 cover album “MASTERPIECE ~THE WORLD BEST COVERS~.” The original is Wiz Khalifa’s “See You Again ft.

Charlie Puth,” a song dedicated to actor Paul Walker, who passed away in 2013.

For the cover, TEE—paying tribute to his senior, Masataka Tsuji, who died in the boxing ring—adapted the lyrics as a memorial.

Thank youMACO

MACO – Thank You [Studio Video]

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.

StaticeNEW!nemu

Nemu “Statice” Music Video

This work, which poignantly portrays deep regret and a sense of loss over a sudden parting, was created by Nemu based on her own experience of losing a family member and released in May 2024.

Set to a simple, singer-songwriter style sound, it straightforwardly voices the gratitude she wished she could have expressed while the person was still by her side, as well as apologies for small arguments.

It’s a gentle song that offers quiet companionship to those who have lost an irreplaceable loved one and feel a hole in their hearts, or who are suffering under the weight of words left unsaid.

Take a moment to reaffirm a love that has never changed.

My last dayYu-anesu

YOURNESS “My Last Day” MV (Yuanes – My Last Day)

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.

Someday, become a starNEW!Jonan

Someday, become a star

This is a ballad that begins from the sorrow of an eternal farewell, beautifully expressing an undying affection and gratitude toward a loved one.

It’s a song by Kanami Kusunose, a singer-songwriter from Amami Ōshima, included on her album “Gekka Bijin,” released in November 2016.

It was later re-included on the best-of album “Utatatsumi,” released in May 2019, and has long been cherished by fans.

While carrying the loneliness of losing a beloved, it conveys a resolve to keep looking forward and live on.

A piece that gently accompanies you when you wish to reflect on memories, it is sure to become a precious song in your life.

Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi

Tears Flowing Endlessly – Rimi Natsukawa (Full)

Tears for You (Nada Sou Sou) is a song that originally expresses Ryoko Moriyama’s feelings after the passing of her older brother.

Its gently flowing acoustic guitar seems to capture the unhurried passage of time by Okinawa’s blue sea and wide sky, which is beautiful.

After the Okinawan band BEGIN covered it, Rimi Natsukawa released it as her third single in 2001.

“Nada Sou Sou” is Okinawan dialect meaning “tears streaming down.” The song’s title and lyrics both evoke the image of someone shedding tears in torrents after losing a loved one.