[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 and latest tracks perfect for dusk (21–30)
Blue Sunset feat. Yuu (GO!GO!7188)THE BOOM
Watching the sunset brings back countless memories of the person who said goodbye and left me.
It portrays a conflicted feeling—wanting to hate them entirely, yet being unable to.
It’s a heartbreaking song about wanting to forget, but unconsciously finding comfort in those memories.
graffitiGOING UNDER GROUND
This is the major debut single released in 2001 by the rock band GOING UNDER GROUND.
It’s a Japanese youth rock song with a somewhat wistful melody.
After this, GOING UNDER GROUND gained attention when their music was used in a TV commercial for Mitsuya Cider.
[Sunset Songs] A selection of classic favorites and the latest tracks to enjoy at dusk (31–40)
SunsetHome Grown
Included on the 2007 album “True Links.” A five-piece reggae band formed in the early 1990s in Kanagawa Prefecture.
This track was created with many guest artists, including Ken Yokoyama of Crazy Ken Band.
It’s a song with an indescribable calm and laid-back atmosphere that embodies reggae.
North Road ~Gathering the Sunset~TRIPLANE
Included on the 2011 mini-album “Ichibanboshi.” A four-piece rock band from Hokkaido formed in 2000.
With a straightforward, no-frills rock beat, refreshing and catchy melodies, and high-toned vocals, this track leaves a lively, lighthearted impression.
Endless Sun SetYoshikawa Koji
Included on the 1987 album “A-LA-BA·LA-M-BA.” Commercial song for KDD’s “TEL ME Campaign.” Born in 1965.
A singer-songwriter from Hiroshima Prefecture.
Kikkawa himself has said he wrote the song in about 20 minutes at dusk in a restaurant bar along the river in New York.
Orange SunsetZONE
They’re not active anymore, but this song was included on their debut album.
The band had an idol-like appeal, and this track also has a cute, nostalgic feel, reminiscing about past love.
It’s a tender song about a woman who draws various memories from the sunset and dreams of the future.
Chasing the Setting Sunchūrippu
It is said to have been born from the thought that when Mr.
Zaitsu was returning to his hometown, he saw the setting sun from the airplane window and felt he was chasing the sunset, with his hometown lying ahead of it.
The unforced, plain singing somehow moves me to tears.
The sunset and the hometown go well together.
It’s a song that fits the sunset perfectly.