[Masterpieces Singing the Full Moon] Carefully Selected Popular and Classic Songs Related to the Moon
In the world of music, lyrics are written on a wide range of themes, but songs about the moon are often particularly romantic.
Their content varies from love songs that overlay feelings of affection to uplifting tracks that express hope for the future.
In this article, I’ll introduce songs that pour all kinds of emotions into the moon.
This time, I’ve especially picked ones that focus on the full moon, so on a beautiful full-moon night, take your time and listen to the songs I’m about to introduce.
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[Masterpieces Singing the Full Moon] Carefully Selected Recommended Popular Songs and Classics Related to the Moon (1–10)
A full moon that only blooms at nightONE OK ROCK
An upbeat track by ONE OK ROCK that captivates with overwhelming performance and emotion.
It’s included on their 2007 debut album, Zeitakubyou.
The song carries a message: don’t be swayed by the many temptations in the world—believe in your own convictions.
Its driving sound and that signature ONE OK ROCK intensity really get your heart racing.
In life, we often waver in our choices, make mistakes, and encounter countless paths, but the light of the full moon guides people toward the right one.
Those lyrics may resonate with and reinforce each person’s own beliefs.
On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z
A signature song by B’z, one of Japan’s leading rock bands, released in 2000.
The guitar melody in the intro, played by Takahiro Matsumoto, is striking, and the lyrics, carried by a beautiful melody, gently resonate in the heart.
Koshi Inaba’s wistful, sultry vocals are a perfect match for the melody, making it a true classic.
Delusional Full MoonMr.Children
An acoustic guitar’s snappy tone sets the mood for what sounds like a love song… but it’s said to be written from the perspective of a stalker.
It’s a track by Mr.Children, a rock band that has long been active in the Japanese music scene, included as a B-side to their 2004 single “Sign.” The jazzy sonic atmosphere is very stylish, yet it also feels a bit unsettling—likely because of the song’s theme.
One can’t help but imagine what will become of this precarious infatuation…
Masterpieces Singing the Full Moon: A Curated Selection of Recommended Popular Songs and Classics About the Moon (11–20)
The moon is full.tsukuyomi
A track that could be called the culmination of Vocaloid producer Yurii Canon’s music project “Tsukuyomi.” Linked to the world of the novel If Only I Could Become Someone’s Heart, its lyrics—centering on the musician Yuma and Rino, who admires Yuma—use the moon as a motif while delving into the meaning of “living.” As you feel the vastness of the cosmos in its dramatic, fast-paced sound, why not also take a quiet moment to reflect on your own small existence?
Howl at the full moonChatto Monchī
This is a 2012 single whose solid yet somehow warm guitar riff feels so pleasant.
It also made a strong impression as their first song as a duo.
The shout of the chorus phrase, which is the same as the title, feels like it’s welling up from deep inside the heart—it really hits you.
It’s like the resolve for Chatmonchy’s new beginning overlaps with the feeling of wanting to keep moving forward with quiet determination, unbound by the past.
On a night when the full moon is beautiful, all the more reason to hold your feelings close under the moonlight.
I’m sure “Howl at the Full Moon” will give you a push.
moonlightmoumoon
Moumoon’s “moonlight” was written as the commercial song for AEON’s wine “Mangetsu Rosé.” Moumoon is an artist with a connection to the moon, their unit name combining the French word for “soft” with the English word “moon.” Released as a single in 2010, “moonlight” is a memorable track featuring a cute sound and the gentle vocals of YUKA.
Full Moon NightNaoto Intiraymi
A bittersweet yet pure message song that says it was only because of that special someone that you could recognize the moon’s beauty.
It’s a track by Naoto Inti Raymi, a singer from Mie Prefecture, released in 2019 as his 22nd single.
It drew attention when it was chosen as the theme song for the variety show ‘Tokkai TV Sukatto Japan: Family Sukatto.’ The gentle vocals blend perfectly with the sparkling, star-like sound, making it soothing to listen to.
Give it a try when you want to spend a relaxed, unhurried time.