[Sunset Songs] A selection of timeless classics and the latest tracks perfect for listening at dusk
At dusk, as the sun sets, the feelings we hold while gazing at the sunset—“beautiful,” “bittersweet,” “lonely,” and more—vary from person to person.
In this article, we introduce songs that depict various situations and human emotions with the theme of the setting sun and sunsets.
We’ve selected a wide range from timeless classics to the latest tracks, so you’re sure to find a favorite!
Please enjoy while comparing them with the image of the “sunset” you have in mind.
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[Sunset Songs] A selection of classic staples and the latest tracks perfect for dusk (11–20)
Madder-colored skyRemioromen
When you hear the rock band Remioromen, which season comes to mind? Many people probably think of Powder Snow, but Akanezora, released in 2007, is also a classic.
Its setting isn’t an autumn evening but a spring twilight, capturing a dramatic sunset that could only belong to spring.
Twilight naturally stirs a bittersweet feeling, and the lyrics—sung in Ryota Fujimaki’s distinctive voice—are enough to loosen your tear ducts.
It’s the kind of song that gently stays by your side as a companion to your own evening dusk.
Orange of that dayGReeeeN
A beautiful sunset after saying goodbye to the one you like, followed by a lonely, dark night.
When you’re in unrequited love, the time until the next “good morning” feels incredibly long, doesn’t it? GReeeeN’s “Ano Hi no Orange” captures that aching loneliness of constantly thinking about someone you love.
It’s included on the album “Ima kara Oyayubi ga Kieru Tejina Shimaasu.” Feeling lonely even on the way home in the evening, and even more so afterward… To keep from feeling that way, the song ends with the resolve to finally confess those feelings.
For anyone carrying similar emotions, it gives you the courage to share your feelings with the person you like.
Beautiful SunsetGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
The perfect song for anyone looking for a sunset tune to run by the seaside: “Beautiful Sunset.” It was released in 2021 by the dance and vocal group GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE.
The song paints the ideal scene of watching a beautiful seaside sunset with the one you love.
While summer songs about the sea often have a lively feel, this track features a gentle, laid-back sound.
Give it a listen on your way home from a date—you’ll surely feel your bond grow stronger.
Crescent Moon SunsetSakanakushon
A track included on the 2018 album “Sakana Zukan.” This song was also performed by Dutchman, the band that would later become Sakanaction.
While it carries the poignant, lonely feel typical of a twilight tune, it also has an uplifting atmosphere.
The lyrics suggest the singer is reminiscing about someone who was important to them.
Many listeners probably find it brings back memories of their own youth.
It’s a sunset song that suits the evening glow and leaves you feeling refreshed by the end.
Twilight NostalgiaNaoto Intiraymi
The phrase “unadorned coolness” feels like it exists for Naoto Inti Raymi.
His songs are filled with positive messages like courage, gratitude, and kindness, and I think this track, “Yugure Nostalgia,” packs all of them in.
With lyrics that gently stand by you—like saying, “Life can be complicated, but when the sun sets, maybe it’s okay to forget it all for a moment”—it will surely soothe the fatigue of your day.
The tender, word-wise opening hook might just make you cry if you hear it unexpectedly.
sunsetKetsumeishi
Do sunsets always have the power to take us back to the past, make us reflect on the present, and then help us move forward again? Not merely about sinking, but the joy of rising tomorrow.
It sings of sunsets—seemingly distant from the world of hip-hop—as a quiet yet powerful symbol of hope.
[Sunset Songs] A selection of classic and latest tracks perfect for dusk (21–30)
Melting into the sunsetKamishiraishi Mone
A signature song by Mone Kamishiraishi that paints a gentle sunset landscape through music.
Included on her July 2022 album “name,” it was also used as the ending theme for TBS’s news program news23.
Produced by Takeshi Kobayashi, the track offers the courage to find hope for tomorrow amid a chaotic world.
Accompanied by tender piano tones, Kamishiraishi’s clear, translucent voice resonates deeply.
It’s a song that accompanies the daily news while allowing each listener their own interpretation.
Perfect for the end of a busy day—listen as you watch the setting sun, and you’ll surely be enveloped by a warm voice that stays close to your heart.