[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're Lonely] A Collection of Songs That Resonate with Those All Alone (91–100)
If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER
A gem of a medium-tempo ballad that vividly portrays the joy and frustration we feel through our connections with others.
Included on SUPER BEAVER’s single “Highlight/Hitoride Ikiteita Naraba,” released in June 2020, this track was chosen as the theme song for the film Water Ribbon, starring Ayami Nakajo.
With delicate instrumentation and an emotive vocal performance, the melody gently sings of the importance of bonds with others and mutual support.
It’s a song that stays close to your heart when you want to reflect on what it means to live true to yourself and to find the courage to overcome setbacks.
Alkalemiamol-74
It’s a song by mol-74 that portrays a powerful sense of regret—by the time you realize it, it’s already too late.
The layering of the piano’s timbre with the mechanically repeated guitar phrases evokes a sadness that settles deeply in the heart.
The vocal melody, which includes high notes, intertwines with the quiet rhythm to clearly convey instability and pain.
Throughout, it expresses the feeling of “if only I could do it over,” and the song’s atmosphere—like a cry from a wounded heart—stirs up a sense of unease.
Love is litrokudenashi
Ninzin, a vocalist who’s gaining attention from social media, teams up with Rokudenashi, a next-generation music project featuring buzzworthy vocaloid producers and composers.
The song, crafted by vocaloid producer MIMI, features a piano-and-strings ensemble that truly stirs the heart.
The lyrics suggest that no matter how painful things are now, a time will come when it all pays off—offering courage to those who carry daily anxieties.
With sentimental vocals and a dramatic arrangement pushing you forward, it’s an emotional number that really resonates.
lonely girlAYANE
This track stands out with its transparent, airy female vocals.
Centered on themes of low self-esteem and loneliness, it voices a heartfelt desire to be loved and understood.
Released as a single in February 2024, the soulful voice of rising singer-songwriter AYANE resonates deeply.
The contrast between the energetic beat and the bittersweet lyrics is captivating.
When you want to take a hard look at yourself, listening to this song will surely give you a gentle push forward.
The strong and fleeting onesCocco
It’s a masterpiece by Cocco, a singular songstress from Okinawa who debuted as a singer in 1996.
Her voice is characterized by a blend of power, beauty, and sorrow.
This song expresses the bittersweet love Cocco carries, and when you listen to it in lonely moments, it feels like it stays close to your heart.
unlastingLiSA
Even after breaking up, there are times when you don’t want to forget the other person—you want to stay connected forever.
And you find yourself wishing for their happiness.
The build-up from the quiet verse to the chorus gives you strength.
This is a ballad especially recommended for anyone who wants to infuse energy into their heart.
shadowShibasaki Kou
A masterpiece steeped in melancholy and poignancy, strikingly rendered in a 3/4 rhythm.
Feelings of loneliness, sorrow, and complex emotions toward a loved one are conveyed through Ko Shibasaki’s translucent vocals and the piano’s quiet melody, resonating deeply with listeners.
The beautiful, medium-tempo melody weaves a story alongside the delicate tone of the guitar—truly breathtaking.
Released in February 2006 and serving as the theme song for the TBS drama “Byakuyakō,” the piece struck a deep chord with audiences, reaching No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and appearing on numerous releases, including the albums “Kiki ♥” and “Single Best.” The lyrics, penned by Ko Shibasaki herself with a keen grasp of the novel’s world, and the stirring melody gently embrace the hearts of those who have experienced heartbreak or parting.