[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 That Sing of the Full Moon] A Curated Selection of Recommended Popular Songs and Classics About the Moon (41–50)
Woman Waiting for the Full MoonOtsuka Masaji
A folk song with a gentle acoustic guitar tone that feels comforting.
Its laid-back, jazz-like rhythm and a brass section that doesn’t overstate itself create a stylish atmosphere.
The singing has a simple yet distinctive pronunciation that adds depth—an ideal track for a full-moon night.
Full-moon nightImawano Kiyoshirō
It’s a simple, relaxed, and gentle ballad.
The rustic tone of the acoustic guitar and the tender melody line blend beautifully with the bittersweet lyrics.
Kiyoshiro Imawano’s wild, characterful vocals are rugged and cool.
Moon on pampas grassShiina Ringo
You’ll be overwhelmed by the dramatic soundscape.
This work is a single released by Ringo Sheena in June 2025.
It was chosen as the theme song for the NHK Saturday drama “Hitori de Shinitai.” It’s a cover of the band Appa’s song “Gypsy,” expressing the loneliness of life and the quiet resolve within it over a glamorous yet weighty sonic palette.
On nights when you feel contemplative, why not immerse yourself in this cinematic world of sound?
The Far Side of the MoonSaitō Kazuyoshi
A ballad released in 2002 by Kazuyoshi Saito.
Its poignant lyrics, which sing of a woman who has gone beyond the unreachable moon, are beautifully expressed through strings and piano.
The words are both beautiful and heartrending, vividly painting scenes that bring tears to your eyes.
Miss MOONLIGHTkuroyume
A song released by Kuroyume in 1995 that became a hot topic as the ending theme for a popular variety show.
As a visual kei band that has built a unique worldview, Kuroyume presents a track with a calm arrangement based on beat rock.
Even those who have never listened to visual kei can enjoy it without resistance.
Light biting, hold me50TA
It’s a bright, poppy track, and the slightly visual-kei-influenced vocal delivery is intriguing.
The lyrics depict a lonely wolf howling at the full moon, conveying both a sense of solitude and a message about living strongly despite it.
On the night of the full moonAmber’s
Amber’s is a music unit known for the fact that each member composes.
Their song “On the Night of the Full Moon” is included on their pre-major-debut mini album VOSTOK.
It’s a rock track set on a night with a full moon, depicting a man who longs to see the one he loves.
One highlight is the use of moon-related imagery, such as likening the man to a wolf.
It’s also a must-listen for fans of high tenor vocals.
