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)
On nights when I’m too lonely to sleepAimer
A huge hit by Aimer, whose distinctive voice and poignant love songs are loved regardless of gender.
It’s a classic ballad that straightforwardly expresses a pure love so strong you can’t even sleep at night just thinking about the one you adore.
Even if it’s one of a kindNEW!kujira
That sudden sense of loneliness, the impatience that comes from comparing yourself to others.
KujiRa’s “Even If I’m an Only One” gives voice to those feelings that have nowhere to go.
Released digitally in July 2025, the track is also included as the coupling song on the CD single featuring the opening theme for the anime “Shabake.” The lyrics, which capture fragments of contemporary life, and the light yet somehow wistful melody slip right into your heart.
We all have those nights when we worry we’ll never become anyone at all, don’t we? In those moments, KujiRa’s distinctive choice of words is sure to gently loosen a heart grown stiff.
AitaiKato Miria
A smash hit by Miliyah Kato, who has garnered overwhelming popularity among women with love songs woven in her distinctive high-toned voice that soothes listeners’ hearts.
This ballad conveys the heartrending feelings of a woman suffering from a love that will never come true, no matter how desperately she wishes.
LemonYonezu Kenshi
It’s the title song for the TBS drama “Unnatural,” was performed at Kōhaku Uta Gassen in the artist’s first appearance there, and became the ballad that brought Kenshi Yonezu’s name to every corner of the country.
The song likens the bitterness of a distance that can never be bridged again to the subtle bitterness hidden behind a lemon’s sourness.
Its melody line, which closely matches the poignancy of the lyrics, and its classic song structure reminiscent of Vocaloid tracks are distinctive, and its catchiness also helped it gain popularity.
KanadeSukima Suichi
A farewell song from Sukima Switch that conjures up spring scenery—often called the season of partings—just by listening.
It begins with a scene right before being separated from a beloved person, lingering over the precious moments before boarding the train, only to have the merciless cue of the C melody’s “sudden, abruptly resounding bell” signal the end and force them apart.
Even after they’ve parted, the strong, uncontrollable feelings are reinforced by a powerful vocal and piano arrangement.
It’s a masterful ballad in which the timeline and my feelings for you are vividly expressed.
Like this tonightaimyon
It’s one of the signature works by Aimyon, a singer-songwriter from Hyogo Prefecture who rose to prominence rapidly in the late 2010s and has the power to lead the music scene from the 2020s onward.
Maiden’s heart is not something that can be easily put into words, but this song captures that complex, delicate, and hard-to-express real feeling.
The gap between the catchy, full-throttle arrangement and melodies and the pain of being unable to move freely precisely because of one’s own heart and feelings has also earned strong support, making it a track that truly embodies her essence.
tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa
This is the masterpiece ballad that propelled a singer-songwriter from Settsu, Osaka, to nationwide recognition.
It’s a breakup song that captures the regret, sorrow, and bitterness of a girl left alone in the room she once shared with her partner.
The lyrics are marked by stark, unflinching expressions of the regret felt at the most painful moment—24 hours after being dumped—so raw it feels like the wound is being torn open.
The imagery surrounding the cigarettes left at home is especially exquisite: their brand, appearance, and scent evoke him and further agitate the heart of the one left behind.
It’s a work that vividly portrays the remnants of their days together, scattered in every corner of the room.