[When You're Lonely] A Collection of Songs That Resonate With Those All Alone
When do you feel lonely?
Walking alone through the streets at dusk…
lying in bed in a quiet room…
It’s different for everyone, but there are times when your heart suddenly becomes filled with loneliness.
In this article, we’ll introduce many songs we want you to listen to when you feel lonely.
We’ve selected a wide range—from heartrending and sad songs to upbeat pop numbers that lift your spirits—so please find the one track that stays by your side.
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[When You Feel Lonely] A Collection of Songs That Resonate with Those All Alone (61–70)
MissingKubota Toshinobu
Many people probably know it—it’s a classic by Toshinobu Kubota.
The lyrics are sung with a gentle voice over a very mellow track.
Everything comes together to create a beautiful world.
How about letting that wistful, lonely feeling quietly sink into your heart?
Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro
Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic “Christmas Eve” is a song you can always hear around town during the holiday season.
In the famous JR commercial that helped make it a massive hit, the story goes, “He waited, and then he met his girlfriend.” But in the actual lyrics, it’s never made clear whether the other person ever shows up at the meeting place.
It’s a song that gently accompanies feelings of loneliness—one you’ll want to listen to not just in winter.
It’s fine for now.MIMI
A ballad whose beautiful, heartrending melody and striking piano sound gently stay by your side.
Wrapped in a warm, tender tune, it sings as if offering a quiet hand to someone weary of putting on a brave face.
There are nights when we can’t sleep, unable to accept our failures, setbacks, or our own frailty.
This song encourages you to keep moving forward at your own pace, embracing even past tears as cherished memories.
Released as a single in December 2022, it is also included on the album “When I Embrace the Night.” out in March 2025.
It’s a song to listen to softly when you’re hurting or feel like you’re trying too hard on your own.
I want to see you.iri
This is a popular song by iri that captures the bittersweet emotions of late nights.
Featured on the EP “life ep,” released in November 2017, the track blends R&B and hip-hop within a smoky atmosphere to create a unique soundscape.
Written in the middle of the night, it portrays lingering attachment and longing for a lover, shaded by complex, hard-to-unravel feelings.
mabanua’s sophisticated arrangement pairs perfectly with iri’s soulful, reverb-laden vocals, resulting in a mature and sensual finish.
It’s a memorable piece you’ll want to play on a nighttime drive or during special moments with someone important.
AmbitiousSuperfly
The theme song of the drama “I Will Not Work Overtime, Period!” which shines a spotlight on Japanese work styles.
In the series, the protagonist wavers between ideals and reality when it comes to how to work.
The lyrics of this song feel like they depict the battle within her heart.
I’m sure many working adults carry similar conflicts inside.
If you’re feeling a sense of loneliness or isolation from being different from those around you, I hope you’ll give this song a listen.
It will give you the courage to hold fast to your own beliefs.
Never Grow Upchanmina
When you go through a heartbreak, it leaves you with an emptiness, as if time has stopped, doesn’t it? I think the title “Never Grow Up” also comes from those feelings.
The sound is light and rhythmic, yet it somehow carries a tinge of sadness.
It’s strange how Chanmina’s voice is so gentle, yet you can still feel the weight of heartbreak.
AliensKirinji
Kirinji, who began performing as a brother duo in 1996.
Their song “Aliens” is a masterpiece known for its beautiful melody and a quiet warmth.
Pay attention to the profound lyrics as well! As you listen, you’ll feel hope welling up inside.