[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 (41–50)
gardenFuji Kaze
Fujii Kaze’s song gently embraces the impermanence of life and the bonds between people through the changing seasons.
His soft, gospel-tinged vocals and piano tones sink deeply into the heart.
The track is included on the album “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL,” released in March 2022, and was also featured in NatureLab’s “Laundrin” TV commercial.
Its beautiful music video, filmed at ACAO FOREST in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, also drew attention.
This gem of a song offers solace to those who, even while carrying sadness and loneliness, wish to keep looking forward.
Take some time alone to really listen—you may find yourself moved to tears.
[When You're Lonely] A Collection of Songs That Resonate with Those All Alone (51–60)
I can’t say it.Gō Hiromi
“Ienai yo” by Hiromi Go—a legendary singer known by every Japanese person, young or old—is a song that represents the Showa era.
It’s amazing how you can listen to it over and over and never get tired of it.
When I’m feeling down and don’t know what to do, it feels like the song gently stays by my side.
I think everyone has those lonely nights when they can’t see the person they love.
In those moments, Hiromi Go’s wonderful voice speaks for your feelings and somehow soothes you.
It’s a highly recommended track.
The decisive battle is on Friday.DREAMS COME TRUE
An undisputed classic by DREAMS COME TRUE.
It blows away those weekend blues.
The bright, rhythmic melody and Miwa Yoshida’s powerful vocals are sure to fill your heart with energy.
On&OnIN SHISUTO
When you’re feeling lonely, the ones you want by your side aren’t a lover or even friends—it’s those rapper big bros who give you a firm push forward, right? The hip-hop group Insist’s 2019 release “On & On” is a track that makes all kinds of worries feel like “whatever.” It carries the message that you only live once, so you’ve got to live to the fullest.
Even if facing reality sometimes knocks you down, it still makes you feel like you can relax your shoulders and keep going.
Butter-FlyWada Kōji
A timeless classic that hits home for those born in the 1990s! It’s the opening theme of the anime Digimon Adventure.
Still a karaoke favorite today, its bright, energetic lyrics and refreshing melody bring back a wave of nostalgia and excitement.
Agate Caressed by NightAyase
A beautiful ballad from Ayase’s solo project that poignantly paints the depths of the night.
Included on the first EP, “Ghost City Tokyo,” released in November 2019, this piece vividly portrays the emotions of a man and woman who have no choice but to decide on parting from a loved one.
In a city after the last train has gone, a young man looks back on their relationship; his frustrated feelings as he senses the approaching goodbye are conveyed alongside an urban, mellow sound.
The wavering between wishing for a night with no terminus and trying to accept reality—tenderness toward the other person and a lingering regret—soaks into the heart with the melancholic melody line.
It’s a work that shines with adult sophistication and delicate emotional expression, perfect for a late-night drive or quiet time.
Because you are hereUru
A gem of a ballad that sings of deep love and gratitude for someone precious.
Released in February 2020 as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Ship of Theseus,” it is also included on the album “Orion Blue.” Though clumsy and unable to put feelings into words perfectly, it conveys a heartfelt message that must be expressed, along with gratitude for the person who stays by your side unchanged even in difficult times.
The powerful yet clear vocals brim with warmth, as if gently nestling close to the listener’s heart.
It’s a song you’ll want to send to someone dear who feels lonely due to illness or anxiety, together with the message: “I’m always thinking of you.”