[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 Feeling Lonely] A Collection of Songs That Hit Home for Those All Alone (71–80)
Unfading TemperatureKotoha
This song by Kotoha, who is active in the HoneyWorks project, features a gentle, translucent voice and delicate piano and string arrangements that tighten the chest.
The grand melody, carefully composed by MIMI, intertwines a bittersweet yearning to reclaim lost time and emotions with a hope that still strives to face forward.
Released in August 2024 and included on the mini-album “Autumn Vox,” it resonates deeply with many people, especially when paired with Kotoha’s emotionally rich vocals.
It’s a warm song that quietly stays by your side when you can’t tell anyone about your pain and feel like you might have to carry it all alone.
Sleeping Townkujira
This song weaves together Kujira’s production and yama’s translucent vocals in perfect harmony, creating a melancholic soundscape.
Delicately portraying the solitude of a world fallen asleep, it was included on the album “Nerenai Yoru ni Curtain wo Akete,” released in October 2020.
Wrapped in sadness and poignancy yet suffused with a gentle warmth, its tones offer quiet comfort.
In April 2024, a live performance video celebrating the 5th anniversary of yama’s activities was released, captivating fans.
For nights spent alone, moments when the heart feels heavy, or when thinking of someone—this is a song that stays close during those quiet times, becoming a source of support for many listeners.
For some reason, todayThe Birthday
We tend to think being alone is lonely, but looking at it another way, it also means being free and unrestrained.
The Birthday’s “Naze ka Kyou wa” (“For Some Reason, Today”) captures the refreshing feeling of being by yourself.
It’s like a song for wandering around the city on a day with no plans.
Spending fun times talking with someone is great, but the warped yet captivating world depicted in this song—where fantasy, delusion, ideals, and reality all mix together—might be something you can only see from your own point of view.
anniekafuka
The moment you hit play, a clear, roaring sound pours out—that’s the song “Annie.” It’s a track released in 2010 by the rock band Kafka.
They hurl their feelings of loneliness—being left behind by lovers, friends, and even the times themselves—toward “Annie.” Sometimes, just gazing at the city at dusk can suddenly make you worry, “What if I’m alone forever?” When that happens, listening to this song can make you realize you’re not the only one who feels this way, and it eases your heart.
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.