[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.
- [Music Funeral] BGM to Remember the Deceased | Spotlight on Requiems and Dirges Praying for Peace
- [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 (41–50)
contrailArai Yumi
Arai Yumi’s classic song “Hikoukigumo,” which was also used as the theme song for the Studio Ghibli film The Wind Rises.
It depicts a girl ascending into the sky and scenes from her life.
Perhaps it doesn’t feel like a sorrowful ballad because the lyrics can be interpreted as portraying the girl as happy.
By the end of the song, you can picture her freely flying through the sky.
It’s a timeless piece that brings a sense of calm when you listen to it.
In difficult times, it might gently lighten your heart.
Please give it a listen.
Because you are hereUru
The song “Anata ga Iru Koto de,” which also drew attention as the theme song for the drama ‘Theseus no Fune,’ expresses the desire to finally convey long-held feelings to a loved one and to walk into the future together.
It gently accompanies those going through tough times, and the music video’s comment section has many messages from people who have lost someone dear.
It’s a song that doesn’t ask you to forget a loved one, but helps you feel you can continue cherishing them as you move forward into the future.
A song dedicated to my belovedKuwata Keisuke
This work by Keisuke Kuwata, a song about the sorrow of losing someone dear, is a track that, along with its aching sadness, gives you the courage to face forward.
The grief expressed through images of the sea and waves, the unfailing tears, and the scene of lying alone amid the cries of cicadas and the sea wind are especially striking.
Included on the album “I LOVE YOU -now & forever-,” released in July 2012, it sold 432,000 copies in its first week on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart.
As a piece that speaks for the emotions felt after the earthquake disaster, it has comforted many people.
Give it a listen when you want to think of someone important and let your tears flow.
I miss youHayashibe Satoshi
Triggered by an appearance on a music program, Satoshi Hayashibe made his major-label debut.
His first single is “Aitai.” It’s a song that depicts the feeling of yearning for someone who has passed away and is also known as the theme song for “Sabu to Ichi Torimonohikae.” The quiet melody and his delicate vocals are sure to pierce your heart.
However, it doesn’t just dwell on longing; the story ultimately turns toward facing forward.
It might even give you the push you need to feel more positive.
I want to see you.yuzu
Released in 2009, this song was used as the theme for a TV drama.
It was written about the time when Kitagawa, a member of Yuzu, lost his father.
“I want to see you.” I felt the same way.
It’s different from saying you want to see someone who’s still alive; saying “I want to see you” to someone you can never meet again carries a completely different weight.
This song powerfully conveys the determination to live strongly, believing that even if you can’t meet, your hearts are still connected.
If someone is crushed by something and feels like they’re about to fall, I recommend this song.
Hide-and-seekBIGMAMA
A sense of loss over a loved one, conveyed through childhood games.
It’s a gentle, consoling song that softly asks “Ready or not?” to someone precious who has vanished from before your eyes.
Set to a beautiful violin melody, it portrays—with a clear, pure vocal—the relationship with someone who has closed their heart, and the lonely feeling of having lost sight of their emotions.
This piece is included on the album “and yet, it moves: The Proper Way to Turn the Earth,” released in November 2009.
It will deeply resonate with those who have experienced sudden farewells or loss, or who feel a distance growing in their hearts.
It was a good day to die.Pikon
With its shocking, hard-hitting title, “It Was a Good Day to Die” is a mid-tempo piano-led ballad.
The dreamlike lyrics have a depth that feels as if they leapt from the pages of literature.
It’s not about expressing gratitude or offering encouragement; it’s a down-to-earth song that sings honestly about feeling low.
The airy, translucent vocals pair perfectly with the gently subdued sound.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when everything feels out of control.