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)
marine snowSukima Suichi
A hugely popular song by Sukima Switch, known for their universally acclaimed vocal prowess and soaring high tones, and for having worked on theme songs for hit anime.
This number reflects the realization—only after losing them—of how precious a partner you had always taken for granted.
A classic masterpiece that sings of loneliness. Recommended popular songs (51–60)
Stardust Serenadetatsumi yūto
When it comes to enka masterpieces themed around loneliness, Tatsumi Yuto’s work is a perfect fit.
This song, released in September 2023 as his seventh single, won the Japan Composers’ Association Encouragement Award at the 65th Japan Record Awards.
The lyrics, which poignantly sing of the heartache of love while gazing up at the starry sky, are striking, and Tatsumi’s sweet yet powerful vocals resonate deeply.
It’s great to listen to while looking at the night sky, and it’s also recommended when you want to heal the pain of a broken heart.
Set to a gentle melody, it’s a wonderful song that lets you feel the hope that exists within loneliness.
Love StoryAmuro Namie
A massive hit by Namie Amuro, an artist beloved by people of all ages for her unparalleled performances and crystal-clear, beautiful vocals.
This classic ballad exquisitely portrays the loneliness and inner conflict of a woman who chooses her own dreams over life with her lover.
Goodbyeofukōsu
A gem of a ballad that gently and poignantly portrays a lovers’ parting.
Against the backdrop of a cold day when rain turns to snow, their memories and emotions are woven with delicate detail.
Kazumasa Oda’s clear, pure vocals beautifully convey the wavering heart of the protagonist who chooses to say goodbye.
Released in December 1979, the song was used as an insert track in the first season of the TBS drama “Mr.
Kinpachi in Class 3-B” and reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly singles chart, making it one of Off Course’s signature classics.
It’s a soul-stirring piece you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night, glass in hand.
Rainy Amusement ParkSasuke
This is a ballad that poignantly depicts memories of a couple’s date at an amusement park and their bittersweet parting.
It weaves together contrasting scenes: a past moment of riding a carousel in the rain, and the present, where the narrator catches sight of a former lover with shorter hair, looking happy.
The lingering attachment the protagonist still feels, along with a quiet resolve to face forward and live on, gently presses on the heart.
A warm sound centered on acoustic guitar and piano highlights the story-rich lyrics.
Included on Sasuke’s album “Smile,” the piece was released in October 2004, reached No.
3 on the Oricon charts, sold over 450,000 copies, and was certified Platinum.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a rainy day, especially when you’re trying to heal the pain of a broken heart.
The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi
A gem of a ballad that gracefully portrays rainy scenery and the ache of parting.
Yasushi Nakanishi’s transparent vocals exquisitely capture lingering feelings for a lover and a passion verging on madness.
The dramatic piano melody and strings weave an achingly poignant world.
Released in August 1992, the song peaked at No.
16 on the Oricon chart.
It drew attention as the theme song for Nippon TV’s “Hitachi Ashita P-KAN Kibun!” and had sold a cumulative total of about 900,000 copies by 1998.
Featured on the album “Yasushi Nakanishi,” among many other releases, it has inspired numerous covers by prominent artists, including Kumi Koda.
A sophisticated track best enjoyed while quietly sipping a drink in a lounge.
On nights when you want to soothe the pain of a broken heart, its soulful voice will gently stay by your side.
Hide-and-seekYuuri
Yuri’s debut work, which likens a heartrending unrequited love to a game of hide-and-seek, is a soul-stirring ballad that delicately portrays loneliness and the pain of parting.
In a room left behind after his live-in girlfriend has gone, the man’s feelings—surrounded by objects that still evoke her presence—are woven together by a gentle, translucent voice.
Released in December 2019, the piece is a labor of love born from street performances following the breakup of the rock band THE BUGZY.
The warm timbre of the acoustic guitar closely follows the man’s earnest emotions.
It’s a song recommended for those who wish to soothe the pain of heartbreak—perfect for a nighttime drive or for quietly sipping a drink alone at home.