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 (41–50)
Time machineSEKAI NO OWARI
A song that poignantly sings of the pain of heartbreak.
Its theme centers on personal growth discovered after facing deep feelings of loss.
It’s included on SEKAI NO OWARI’s album “Nautilus,” released in March 2024, and was also chosen as the theme song for the film “Little Red Riding Hood Meets a Corpse on Her Journey.” The lyrics depict a powerful longing to return to the past and how memories of happier times can intensify sorrow.
With a fantastical worldview and sweeping sound, it’s a track that resonates with anyone who has experienced heartbreak.
If you listen on a lonely night, you’re sure to find something to relate to.
loadTHE toraburyū
THE Toraburyu’s biggest hit, a fragile love ballad delivered with a powerful, husky voice overflowing with emotion, loved across generations.
It’s a song that carries the message that the ordinary moments spent living together with someone you loved were, in fact, what truly mattered.
cold currentPaku Junyon
A moving work that portrays a bittersweet longing for a distant lover against the backdrop of a cold ocean current.
Its calm, gentle melody matches perfectly with Junyong Park’s clear, expansive vocals.
Released in February 2024, this song beautifully expresses a powerful yearning for lost love and a heartfelt wish to meet once more.
It’s perfect not only for those who have experienced parting, but also for times when you want to look back on memories with someone special.
The empathetic lyrics and tender melody will wrap around your loneliness and soothe your heart.
Goodbye, goodbyeTakenaka Eri
Eri Takenaka’s biggest hit number, beloved by women for her clear, translucent voice and her exquisite expression of subtle emotions.
It’s a ballad that wells up with heartache when you listen, conveying a straightforward message to a lover whose affection for her is fading.
Lonely in TokyoMirei Touyama
Singer-songwriter Mirei Touyama.
This is “Lonely in Tokyo,” released under the name MIREI and gaining attention.
Its long-awaited Japanese-lyrics version is “Lonely in Tokyo (Japanese ver.).” The song captures the feelings of a woman who feels lonely even when she has family or a lover.
With a club-music vibe, it’s perfect for when you want to get hyped up.
It also sounds fun to compare the two versions and their lyrics.
Moon Song[Alexandros]
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A massive hit by the rock band [Alexandros], wildly popular among younger generations for their fast-paced, catchy melodies and soaring, emotionally charged high-tone vocals.
The song portrays the loneliness of losing a lover and was also featured in a commercial.
Akasaka Rainy Nighthayabusa
A Hayabusa song that portrays a wistful love against the backdrop of rain-soaked Akasaka streets.
It’s a classic mood kayō piece crafted by Masayoshi Tsuruoka, with a distinctive shuffle rhythm.
The lonely feelings of a heartbroken woman are beautifully expressed, overlapping with the imagery of rain.
Released by Crown Records in February 2024, this is Hayabusa’s second single since changing labels.
The coupling track “Yogiri no Moonlight” is also included.
The release event at Hanayashiki in Asakusa, Tokyo, drew attention as well.
It’s a song that keeps you company on rainy nights spent alone, when you find yourself longing for someone.