[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.

Playlist

[Bereavement Song] To you whom I can no longer meet... Tear-jerking songs about death
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Letter to the SkyGReeeeN		GReeeeN sings gratitude and apologies toward the sky
2	Until the day I can no longer rememberback number		An analysis of Back Number’s sad love songs
3	Anytime Anywheremilet		Turn the memories with your loved ones into the strength to live
4	waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze		Expressing the preciousness of love in Fujii Kaze’s breakup song
5	cherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaru		A song of feelings for the lost and a resolve to live
6	Maplesupittsu		A ballad by Spitz, overcoming a breakup
7	Let’s go home.Fuji Kaze		A masterpiece that gently portrays the boundary between life and death, resonating in the heart.
8	NonfictionHirai Ken		A moving song expressing the feelings of losing one’s wife
9	leap day personRADWIMPS		A RADWIMPS ballad depicting a farewell with a loved one
10	I want to see you.Yoshida Yamada		An earnest longing to see someone who has passed away
11	1106WANIMA		A song WANIMA dedicated to their late grandfather
12	budKobukuro		A song that gently looks back on memories with someone who has passed away
13	A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada’s famous song “Hanataba wo Kimi ni” (“A Bouquet for You”)
14	Phantom LifeSEKAI NO OWARI		A poignant song themed around the loss of life and death
15	Smiling downONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK, a tribute song to a departed friend
16	Lostyama		A poignant ballad depicting a farewell with a loved one.
17	The Final RiverCHEMISTRY		A tear-jerking song that conveys the gratitude and love of someone who has passed away
18	formulaOkazaki Taiiku		A moving song that portrays the transience of life
19	LemonYonezu Kenshi		“Lemon” is a breakup song.
20	dearestKOH+		A healing piece that honors a beloved person who has been lost
21	Thank you…KOKIA		A tear-jerking song by KOKIA filled with feelings of gratitude
22	Never forget that one day you will die.UVERworld		An intense rock song by UVERworld themed around death
23	Thank youMACO		A warm piano ballad that conveys gratitude and love to the deceased
24	Clouds and GhostsYorushika		A poignant ballad by Yorushika
25	Tears of MagnoliaStardust Revue		Mulan’s Tears is a classic song of farewell and remembrance
26	the scent of flowersMr.Children		A song of gratitude and farewell themed around my father's death
27	My last dayYu-anesu		Parting at the brink of life and death, a heartfelt yearning for my mother
28	the same storyHanbaato Hanbaato		In Humbert Humbert’s popular song, the importance of having no regrets
29	I want to see you.sawada chikako		An earnest longing and regret for the deceased
30	YC&K		A ballad for a sick lover
31	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		A masterpiece inspired by terrorism
32	my starRozarīna		Rosalina’s farewell theme song, the strength to move forward
33	See You AgainTEE		A memorial song covered by TEE
34	One more time, One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi		Masayoshi Yamazaki’s tear-jerking masterpiece
35	In this world without you.fumika		Grief over losing a loved one and rebirth
36	Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana		A wistful farewell song filled with thoughts for my grandfather
37	Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi		Nadasoso in the Okinawan dialect means “tears flowing profusely.”
38	I long to see you now.MISIA		A 2009 MISIA classic, longing for the days that were lost
39	The Day of Departure – Complete EditionJULEPS		A moving song portraying the struggles of someone given a terminal prognosis
40	Next to…takahashi chiaki		A song that expresses the earnest feelings of longing for someone far away
41	Thank youkurimusora		A song expressing gratitude to someone who has passed away
42	He was alive, wasn’t he?aimyon		Aimyon’s new song depicts the feeling of being alive
43	contrailArai Yumi		Introduce the famous song “Hikōkigumo” by Yumi Arai
44	Because you are hereUru		A song that conveys feelings to a loved one and stays close to the heart even in difficult times.
45	A song dedicated to my belovedKuwata Keisuke		A song about the sorrow of losing someone precious
46	I miss youHayashibe Satoshi		From a music program, Tomofumi Hayashibe’s moving song “Aitai”
47	I want to see you.yuzu		Yuzu’s song that sings of feelings for someone who has passed away
48	Hide-and-seekBIGMAMA		Gentle music that stays close to the heart with a sense of loss
49	It was a good day to die.Pikon		Gratitude and Being True to Oneself in a Piano Ballad
50	I miss youRADWIMPS		A song that portrays the desire to meet and the accompanying inner conflict
51	Prayer FlowerHirai Dai		Dai Hirai’s first single “Origami Flowers” has lyrics so profound they pierce the heart.
52	You can cry.Kawanami Kohei		A message of love from an unborn child to their parents
53	himawariMr.Children		Mr.Children's movie theme songs
54	sunflowerFukuhara Miho		Miho Fukuhara longs to reunite with a deceased friend through soul music
55	White lilies on my birthdayFukuyama Masaharu		A song by Masaharu Fukuyama filled with gratitude to his parents
56	I miss you. I want to see you.Tezuka Shota		Theme song for a drama, singing of love for a late wife
57	youKozaka Akiko		A timeless song that gently embraces the sorrow for the departed
58	Memories from todayAimer		A heartfelt longing mourning the death of a family member
59	aspiration; longing; ardent desireFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s heartrendingly beautiful ballad
60	Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi		Akikawa Masafumi’s classic song “A Thousand Winds”
61	signpostFukuyama Masaharu		A song written by Masaharu Fukuyama on the theme of life, inspired by his grandmother
62	FlowerORANGE RANGE		A song that movingly sings about a reunion with someone who has passed away
63	15 Years of a Clingy Guy’s PettinessIe no ura de manbō ga shinderu P		An inspiring love letter song
64	Love fallsKato Miria		A moving song about feelings for someone who has passed away
65	swanyuzu		A song depicting the final farewell with a loved one
66	I remember your warmth.Teshima Aoi		A song that gently embraces feelings for someone lost
67	flameLiSA		LiSA’s “Homura” is the theme song of Demon Slayer.
68	AM11:00HY		Eternal feelings for a beloved person in memories
69	tearsSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI’s classic song “tears”
70	Happyaimyon		Aimyon’s farewell song
71	canaryYonezu Kenshi		A song created by Kenshi Yonezu and Hirokazu Kore-eda as a team
72	Spirit Boat (Shoro Nagashi)sadamasashi		A beloved song that gently sings of sorrow and hope for those we have lost
73	LeoYuuri		Yuuri's song depicting the bond between a dog and its owner
74	Lullaby of a Jagged HeartChekkāzu		An encouraging song depicting a farewell to a lost loved one
75	The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro		A gem of a ballad that gently sings of summer’s end
76	The Postbox in Heavenkimaguren		A song that expresses Kimaguren’s feelings for a lost loved one
77	The Day I Became a JewelBUMP OF CHICKEN		The sorrow of losing a loved one and the resolve to move forward
78	Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya		Tatsuya Kitani performs the anime’s theme song with “Ao no Sumika.”
79	If you wish for a miracle…JUJU		JUJU’s moving love song: the story of two people facing illness together
80	Eternal Beingpigstar		The OP song of Pirior, about the connection of life
81	Missing YouMirei Touyama		A song that portrays the grief of a girl who lost her mother
82	lamplightYuga		A theme song that portrays Yuga’s deep love and her resolve to say goodbye
83	HitotsuboshiKOH+		Unit song by Masaharu Fukuyama and Kou Shibasaki
84	DearNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s comeback work that sings of loss and love
85	Say it.Yorushika		Yorushika’s signature song, a moving piece about parting with a loved one
86	touch-me-not (balsam flower)Nakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s memorial song “Hosenka”
87	A world without youto shiki		A breakup song about parting
88	Thank youJUJU		A song that expresses gratitude to someone important
89	Dear daysHirai Ken		A song by Ken Hirai that portrays a profound, timeless love and a heartrending bond.
90	things that have formShibasaki Kou		Ko Shibasaki’s signature songs are about love and parting.
91	SamsaraMiyata Satoshi		Questioning the meaning of encounters and farewells
92	red collarYoshida Yamada		Love and memories of a lost pet
93	Hide-and-seekRADWIMPS		A poignant song about continuing to search for a loved one even after ten years
94	Hey…Makihara Noriyuki		An upbeat song with death as its theme
95	Missin’ you ～It will break my heart～Hirai Ken		A heartbreak song co-written by Ken Hirai and Babyface
96	If tomorrow comesJUJU with JAY’ED		A song of love and farewell by JUJU × JAY’ED
97	Ah, the days of youthyuzu		Yuzu “Ah, the Days of Youth” — A Message to a Departed Friend
98	SakuramigaokaLocal Bus		A heartrending love song that depicts parting and love
99	Moon DropsRUI (Shibasaki Kou)		RUI's hit song achieved great success as a movie theme song
100	Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi		Theme song of Children of the Sea. A smash hit that expresses loneliness and a sense of loss.
101	spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota		A song with lyrics that resonate in the heart and give the courage to live
102	A Farewell SongKumaki Anri		A send-off song that sings of feelings for the deceased
103	Let me hear the poetry of the wind.Kuwata Keisuke		A ballad song remembering the deceased
104	Memorial addressHamasaki Ayumi		A song that portrays the loneliness of parting from a loved one
105	If I Hadn’t Met You ~Summer Snow Winter Flower~Aimer		Aimer’s signature song portrays forbidden love
106	AND I LOVE YOUDREAMS COME TRUE		A tearful song that expresses feelings for her husband
107	I don’t knowHoshino Gen		A song that quietly sublimates the sorrow of a broken heart
108	afterimageflumpool		An inspiring ballad song by flumpool
109	Always keep smilingMr.Children		Introduction to Mr.Children's "Itsudemo Hohoemi o"
110	Flower of loveaimyon		Theme song of Ranman, Aimyon
111	GASSHOWillion		A song that finds hope from the sorrow of the earthquake disaster
112	wedding dressAfter the Rain		A wedding-themed love song that depicts a farewell
113	Your body temperatureKuwagata P		Facing the desire not to forget through a breakup song
114	brilliant; radiant; glittering; bright (sunlight)Miura Daichi		A family-love ballad by Daichi Miura infused with feelings for his grandmother
115	Once moreTani Yuuki		Evoke empathy with a hope-filled song
116	Farewellyoru no hito warai		YouTuber Yoru no Hito Warai produces a new song themed around breakup
117	Condolences, and life goes onUtagana Roku ft. Uramei		Depicting the death of a loved one and the process of mourning
118	Even if I’m not there.Hirai Dai		A song that is a letter from a dying man to his child
119	On nights when I’m too lonely to sleepAimer		A moving love song that became the theme song for a JUJU film
120	lostPorunogurafiti		The pain of trying to move forward by accepting the breakup
121	ALONEB’z		A ballad by B’z. The heartache of a breakup and parting.
122	setting sunToukyou Jihen		A late-night slot song that epitomizes Shiina Ringo’s essence
123	Beyond sorrowAimer		Aimer's deep emotional ballad song
124	Anyano Hotoboritakushi P		Deep longing and poignant sorrow for a lost love
125	good nightEvery Little Thing		Every Little Thing’s “good night” is a ballad that portrays parting and emotions.
126	You are dead.Kanzaki Iori		Depicting the sorrow of losing a loved one
127	Until your night breaks (into dawn)Kasamura Tōta		The sorrow of losing a loved one and the aching longing to meet again
128	FINAL DISTANCEUtada Hikaru		A breakup song by Hikaru Utada. Delicately expressing sorrow and feelings.
129	Drawing #2: Spring LightPorunogurafiti		A lyrical number by Porno Graffitti
130	Sakura ~I’m glad I met you~RSP		An inspiring song about overcoming sorrow and looking forward
131	Watercolor MoonHata Motohiro		Motohiro Hata wrote a new song for a movie’s theme.
132	Instead of goodbyeTUBE × GACKT		A song that gives you the courage to view a breakup positively
133	NatsuneGLAY		Looking back on past love and memories against the backdrop of a summer sky and a starry sky
134	amberSEKAI NO OWARI		A moving song that quietly sings of parting and bonds
135	Song of LifeTakeuchi Mariya		A song by Mariya Takeuchi that conveys the importance of life
136	apoptosisOfisharu Higedan Dism		A song depicting cellular regeneration and human bereavement
137	Beyond this starry skyMayo Okamoto		A heartfelt song expressing feelings for someone who has passed away
138	existenceWANIMA		A moving ballad by WANIMA filled with gratitude for my grandmother
139	TSUZUKUikimonogakari		Moving forward while holding on to memories
140	dearestFukuyama Masaharu		A ballad that sings of devoted love for a beloved person
141	A world without you is heartbreaking.CHIHIRO		The sorrow of losing a loved one
142	ECHOFujifaburikku		A Fujifabric song that sings of love and gratitude for the deceased
143	Sleeping BeautySEKAI NO OWARI		A story that gently envelops the sorrow for a loved one
144	Song of CandyBUMP OF CHICKEN		A ballad by BUMP OF CHICKEN about trust and bonds
145	AzaleaYonezu Kenshi		A ballad depicting lost love and hope for the life that follows
146	eightIU		IU's moving masterpiece 'Eight' and her feelings for a friend
147	Parting Flowersurii		Suri’s new song about a breakup
148	stepsPakuyuna		A cheering song filled with feelings for a departed best friend
149	Hiroamazarashi		A song that sings of sorrow for a friend and the strength to live
150	Gajumaru ~Heaven in the Rain~ReoNa		A moving new song that portrays feelings for someone lost
151	Hiraethmoumoon		A bittersweet love song by moumoon
152	I had been waiting for summer.amazarashi		Summer scene depictions by amazarashi
153	Gold ~Until We Meet Again~Utada Hikaru		A tribute to a loved one and a wish to meet again
154	squallMONGOL800		A slow ballad depicting deep sorrow and a sense of loss
155	Love songSambomasutā		Sambomaster’s love song for the one they cherish
156	me me sheRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' breakup-themed song me me she
157	Close your eyesHirai Ken		A Ken Hirai ballad that delicately portrays the sense of loss of a loved one
158	LifeHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s songs heal life’s hardships
159	A world without goodbyesŌhashi Torio		A song by Ohashi Trio that embraces farewell
160	Wind NagiSuga Shikao		A ballad by Suga Shikao that depicts grief for a lost being
161	cradlesaji		A moving ballad depicting memories with my grandmother
162	secretBIGMAMA		A bittersweet song filled with feelings for someone precious
163	Early summer rainEvery Little Thing		Every Little Thing's Samidare is a song of hope
164	Sorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsu		An inspiring song by Macaroni Empitsu