[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 (51–60)
366 daysHY
Even after a breakup, you can’t help but think about that person… Lingering feelings are part and parcel of heartbreak, aren’t they? HY’s “366 Days” is a song that pours those lingering emotions into its lyrics.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Red Thread.” The gentle sound and the powerful voice of vocalist Nakasone fit together in a curious way, deepening the sense of heartache even more.
Listening to this song might be a nice way to revisit memories of past heartbreak.
So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster
It’s an energetic, feel-good song by Little Glee Monster—aka Litoguri.
No one can listen to this and not feel uplifted, so I highly recommend it! Isn’t it wonderful to think of even “tears” as fuel for positive thinking—believing that you can overcome sadness by crying it out?
MisstopiaTHE NOVEMBERS
Formed in 2005 and affectionately known to fans as “Novenba,” THE NOVEMBERS have a song distinguished by its very beautiful melody—a masterpiece that feels like it clears your heart when you listen to it in lonely moments.
You can’t help but be captivated by vocalist Kobayashi’s unique and beautiful timbre.
AinoneYEN TOWN BAND
Ainone, with its somewhat nostalgic atmosphere, is a song released by YEN TOWN BAND—led by Chara—twenty years after their last release.
The band was formed within the world of Shunji Iwai’s Swallowtail, a film that holds a cult status in Japanese cinema and remains timeless today.
This track’s slightly cluttered, noisy, and wistful sound pulls you back into the film’s universe and feels wonderfully comforting.
An animated music video depicting the world twenty years after Swallowtail, directed by Iwai himself, has also been released—be sure to check it out.
[When You Feel Lonely] A Collection of Songs That Resonate with Those All Alone (61–70)
Lightningsutoreitenaa
“Lightning” sings about the void in the heart that remains unfilled even as time passes after losing someone important.
It’s a song released in 2009 by the rock band Straightener.
Among their tracks, this one is relatively subdued and carries a stronger sense of melancholy.
The English lines convey the meaning: “Strike me with lightning so I can return to the world where you are.” The sound, though sad, somehow feels warm—much like quiet tears that flow when loneliness sets in.
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.