[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 whom I can no longer meet… Tear-jerking songs about death (31–40)
Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana
Hana*Hana’s signature song “Sayonara Daisuki na Hito” was written by member Izumi Kojima in memory of her late grandfather.
It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Oyaji,” starring Masakazu Tamura.
Even if someone you love has passed away, the fact that you love them doesn’t change.
Precisely because you love them, the loneliness and sorrow well up and make your heart ache.
You still love the person who has died, but you hate yourself for brooding endlessly.
This contrast in the lyrics is very beautiful and makes the poignancy even more profound.
Listen to it while carrying the feeling that the person you love is, and always will be, dear to you.
Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi
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.
I long to see you now.MISIA
This is a classic song by MISIA, released in 2009.
From the day we met, all the days we spent together come rushing back.
Starting gently and gradually building into a grand sound, MISIA’s soaring vocals overflow with a heartfelt longing to see someone again.
No matter how much we lament, those days will never return.
We end up regretting that we didn’t face things more honestly.
I believe this song gently embraces both that painful feeling and the irreplaceable days that undeniably existed.
May these enduring feelings continue to reach the one they’re meant for.
The Day of Departure – Complete EditionJULEPS
Including the animation, “The Day of Departure” is impossible not to be moved by.
It’s packed with the struggles of the person themselves from the time they were given a terminal diagnosis until their passing.
Because it’s a simple piano-only ballad, the lyrics stand out even more—and it’s sure to bring you to tears.
When you’re hurting from losing someone dear, this song will surely stay by your side.
It’s a top recommendation that has many listeners saying they can’t stop crying.
Next to…takahashi chiaki
“Next to You…” is a song that honestly expresses the feeling of finding yourself thinking about someone who shouldn’t be by your side.
Chiaki Takahashi, who plays Azusa Miura in the game The Idolmaster, performs the vocals.
As the protagonist gazes at an unchanging natural landscape, scenes unfold where memories of a loved one arise, stirring a bittersweet longing.
Her vocals—imbued with both power and beauty—convey the swelling emotions that come from thinking about someone you love, creating a track that truly resonates.
Why not lend an ear to its gentle sound, which tenderly accompanies the loneliness and sorrow of parting?
[Bereavement Songs] To You Whom I Can No Longer Meet... Tear-Jerking Songs About Death (41–50)
Thank youkurimusora
Some of you may be wanting to express gratitude to someone you can no longer meet.
The song that speaks for those feelings is “Arigatou” (“Thank You”).
It’s a track by the singer-songwriter Kumurisora.
The lyrics are based on real experiences shared by him and his mother, looking back on various memories while conveying thanks.
Because it features many memories that almost anyone might relate to, you’ll likely find yourself connecting with it too.
Another appeal is the beautiful high-tone vocals that soothe the heart.
He was alive, wasn’t he?aimyon
It’s “Ikite Itanda Yona,” which begins in a strikingly lifelike, conversational tone characteristic of Aimyon.
The lyrics start off a bit shocking, but that rawness comes from the reality packed into words and melodies drawn from what Aimyon actually saw and experienced.
It’s a straightforward, realistic song that seems to swallow and absorb the fact of “being alive,” savoring it as it goes.
