A masterpiece that sings of loneliness. Recommended popular songs.
What kind of music do you listen to when you feel lonely?
Some people say they listen to upbeat songs to take their mind off the loneliness, while others might prefer songs that express loneliness so they can relate to the feelings.
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of recommended songs that sing about loneliness, just for you.
Find your favorite track, and when you’re feeling lonely, try listening to a song that will stay close to your heart.
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Masterpieces that sing of loneliness. Recommended popular songs (1–10)
Fated OneEXILE
A hugely popular song by EXILE, an artist who represents Japan’s music scene with a translucent falsetto and overwhelming dance performances.
The track expresses the realization of a lover’s importance and gratitude only after a breakup, making it a classic heartbreak ballad.
Stand by UTōhōshinki
A massive hit by TVXQ that has gained popularity for its beautiful harmonies and heartrending love song that captivates you without even realizing it.
It’s a track that conveys the feelings of someone who continues to think single-mindedly about a lover they’ve been separated from.
OrangeCreepHyp
This is a smash hit by the rock band CreepHyp, who are especially popular among younger generations for their distinctive high-tone vocals and unique musical world.
It’s a bittersweet number that reminds you that the ordinary days spent with someone you love were actually irreplaceable moments.
Classic songs that sing of loneliness. Recommended popular tracks (11–20)
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
This song became a smash hit that defined the music scene of 2019 and served as the catalyst for making the band Official Hige Dandism known throughout Japan.
Centered on lyrics that express a man’s feelings for an ex-girlfriend he just can’t forget—feelings that he knows will never reach her—it gained overwhelming support, especially among younger listeners.
Although fictional, many listeners projected themselves onto its vividly realistic lyrical world, making it a track that resonates with anyone who has experienced heartbreak.
The backing band’s arrangement is also tailored to convey a sense of aching sadness, resulting in a production that fully captures the poignancy of emotions that can never be delivered.
All of the YouthFujifaburikku
A masterpiece ballad that enjoys unrivaled popularity in the Japanese rock scene, built around three key points: the end of summer, fireworks, and unrequited love.
Its defining feature is the lyrics, which weave together the uncertainty of a love that may never reach its destination, the last fireworks watched together with the object of one’s affection, and the restless yet wistful atmosphere that the end of summer brings—creating a unique sense of heartache found nowhere else.
Beyond the exquisitely bittersweet lyrics, the arrangement and sound design amplify the melancholy, and the guitar solo—perfectly capturing the subtle air of late summer—is especially captivating.
Even after the 2009 passing of Masahiko Shimura, who at the time handled guitar, vocals, lyrics, and composition, the song has continued to be cherished.
For university students in light music clubs and circles, it may well be considered the anthem of summer training camp.
I wish you were hereLEGO BIG MORL
This is a signature song by LEGO BIG MORL, an artist beloved by music fans for their beautiful, captivating vocals and delicate high tones.
It’s a ballad that expresses the heart-wrenching feeling of never being able to see someone you love again.
Maplesupittsu
A huge hit by Pitts that has earned overwhelming support across generations for its clear, beautiful vocals and instantly hummable, approachable melody.
The song expresses a resolve to tuck away a lover’s parting words in one’s heart and move forward with one’s own life from here on.