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[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.

Playlist

[When You're Lonely] A Collection of Songs That Resonate With Those All Alone
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1eastBecome a ghostKakizaki Yūta
Become a ghostKakizaki Yūtaplay_arrow
The delicate guitar sound and vocals of Yuta Kakizaki
2eastI want to become invisible.Kakizaki Yūta
I want to become invisible.Kakizaki Yūtaplay_arrow
A home-recorded track by Yuta Kakizaki overflowing with poignancy
3eastEven if it’s one of a kindkujira
Even if it's one of a kindkujiraplay_arrow
Whale songs ease the anxieties of the heart
4eastIt hurts.Kiyoshi Ryujin
It hurts.Kiyoshi Ryujinplay_arrow
A masterpiece by Ryuji Kiyoshi that sings of the pain of parting
5eastBeautifulSuperfly
BeautifulSuperflyplay_arrow
Confidence and Courage Embodied in Superfly’s Songs
6eastHand in handCreepHyp
Hand in hand Creephypeplay_arrow
A four-piece band with Ozaki's moving vocals
7eastMarch 9Remioromen
March 9Remioromenplay_arrow
The song that became a big hit thanks to Aki Maeda’s tearful performance
8eastSugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
Enjoy the glamorous signature songs of a rock band
9eastLove CoridaShishido Kafuka
Love CoridaShishido Kafukaplay_arrow
Kafka Shishido’s Song of Encouragement
10eastOur TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
An anthem to blow away the loneliness of being alone
11eastSomeday Merry ChristmasB’z
Someday Merry ChristmasB'zplay_arrow
A classic by B’z, a poignantly beautiful melody rich with vivid imagery
12eastmigratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
A timeless [ALEXANDROS] song that blows away loneliness
13eastYou haveBASI
You haveBASIplay_arrow
A solo song like a rousing anthem that resonates with the heart
14eastThe wind is from the west.Okuda Tamio
The wind is from the west.Okuda Tamioplay_arrow
Let's lighten the mood with a song by Tamio Okuda.
15eastTime machineChara
Time machineCharaplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic that soothes the loneliness of love
16eastThe Last RainYasushi Nakanishi
The Last Rain Yasushi Nakanishiplay_arrow
A poignant ballad by Yasushi Nakanishi that sings of farewell
17eastMy Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A love-supporting rock song by RADWIMPS
18eastA Little Love SongMONGOL800
A Little Love SongMONGOL800play_arrow
MONGOL800’s signature song “A Small Love Song”
19eastNight on the Galactic RailroadGOING STEADY
Night on the Galactic RailroadGOING STEADYplay_arrow
The classic song by the punk rock band GOING STEADY
20eastMidnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzu
Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzuplay_arrow
Even when you're lost in life, music lifts you up.
21eastMetronomeYonezu Kenshi
MetronomeYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
The appeal of Kenshi Yonezu’s wistful love songs
22eastPromise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiroplay_arrow
Hata Motohiro’s movie theme song is a masterpiece that resonates with the heart.
23eastAdventure[Alexandros]
Adventure[Alexandros]play_arrow
The captivating songs of the band [Alexandros]
24eastIt’s fine.Urufuruzu
It’s fine.Urufuruzuplay_arrow
A bright, uplifting song that puts you in a positive mood
25eastLonelinessMrs. GREEN APPLE
LonelinessMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song about embracing loneliness and deciding to take the first step
26eastlilacMinami
lilacMinamiplay_arrow
Be soothed at heart by Minami’s ‘Kawaki wo Ameku.’
27eastOn nights when I’m too lonely to sleepAimer
On nights when I'm too lonely to sleepAimerplay_arrow
Aimer’s clear, translucent-vocal song that sings of sleepless feelings
28eastIf I can laughUrufuruzu
If I can laughUrufuruzuplay_arrow
An inspiring and powerful masterpiece by B’z
29eastA Naked Heartaimyon
A Naked Heartaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon sings of the heartbreak and hope of love
30eastIt’s okayRADWIMPS
It's okayRADWIMPSplay_arrow
The theme song about the importance of supporting one another resonates deeply.
31eastAbout meMrs. GREEN APPLE
About meMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A classic that sings of the courage to live true to oneself
32eastWhat do you want to become?Rozarīna
What do you want to become?Rozarīnaplay_arrow
A song that accepts the self who feels lonely
33eastHappy Pre-Wedding SongYabai T-shatsu Yasan
Happy Pre-Wedding SongYabai T-shatsu Yasanplay_arrow
An irresistibly bright, uplifting song that fills you with energy
34eastSong of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanaiplay_arrow
A heartrending masterpiece that evokes deep sorrow
35eastI feel like going home.ikimonogakari
I feel like going home.ikimonogakariplay_arrow
A song that sings of homesickness, with a heartrending/poignant vocal
36eastproof of existenceYuki Satoru
proof of existenceYuki Satoruplay_arrow
Yuki Satoru’s songs are a resonant proof of existence
37eastLetter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoiplay_arrow
Be moved by Aoi Teshima’s touching songs and be soothed by her heartwarming voice.
38eastFarewellAZKi
FarewellAZKiplay_arrow
The moving song of the virtual singer AZKi
39eastDance.Nezumi Hanabi
Dance.Nezumi Hanabiplay_arrow
A heartrending farewell song, the warmth of deep love
40eastALONELEX
ALONELEXplay_arrow
A love story that never fades amid change
41eastthe depths of the heartrokudenashi
the depths of the heartrokudenashiplay_arrow
A heartwarming ballad that soothes loneliness, a song that inspires hope
42eastA flower blooming atop contradictionsMONGOL800
A flower blooming atop contradictionsMONGOL800play_arrow
MONGOL800’s moving love song for Okinawa
43eastOpen your heartZARD
Open your heartZARDplay_arrow
Open your heart, ZARD’s famous song, Izumi Sakai’s voice.
44eastGhost in the FlowersYorushika
Ghost in the FlowersYorushikaplay_arrow
A song where suis's singing voice embraces a lonely heart
45eastI like you, but it seems you don’t really like me.back number
I like you, but it seems you don't really like me.back numberplay_arrow
A love song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love
46eastYou don’t listen to rock.aimyon
You don't listen to rock.aimyonplay_arrow
A song that portrays the bittersweetness and hope of unrequited love
47eastLove letterKobasoro feat. Harucha
Love letterKobasoro feat. Haruchaplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic by Kobasolo and Harucha
48eastOrangeSMAP
OrangeSMAPplay_arrow
The bittersweet B-side tracks by SMAP really resonate with me.
49eastThe holeKing Gnu
The holeKing Gnuplay_arrow
A healing song that embraces and saves the pain of the heart
50eastgardenFuji Kaze
gardenFuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze’s soul-stirring songs
51eastI can’t say it.Gō Hiromi
I can’t say it.Gō Hiromiplay_arrow
Hiromi Go's 'Ienai yo' is a heart-healing masterpiece.
52eastThe decisive battle is on Friday.DREAMS COME TRUE
The decisive battle is on Friday.DREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
A song that fills the heart with uplifting classics
53eastOn&OnIN SHISUTO
On&OnIN SHISUTOplay_arrow
A rapper’s uplifting song gives me courage.
54eastButter-FlyWada Kōji
Butter-FlyWada Kōjiplay_arrow
A classic song from Digimon Adventure
55eastAgate Caressed by NightAyase
Agate Caressed by NightAyaseplay_arrow
A wistful ballad depicting a farewell to a loved one
56eastBecause you are hereUru
Because you are hereUruplay_arrow
A ballad that sings of love and gratitude for someone dear
57eastAlgernonYorushika
AlgernonYorushikaplay_arrow
Yorushika’s moving theme song that portrays life
58eastI’m afraid to believe.Mizuno Atsu
I'm afraid to believe.Mizuno Atsuplay_arrow
A song of the pain of betrayal and the courage to believe
59east366 daysHY
366 daysHYplay_arrow
The song “366 Days,” which sings of the pain of a broken heart, resonates deeply.
60eastSo, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster
So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Energized and pumped! A song that turns even tears into something positive
61eastMisstopiaTHE NOVEMBERS
MisstopiaTHE NOVEMBERSplay_arrow
A renowned band with beautiful melodies and vocals
62eastAinoneYEN TOWN BAND
AinoneYEN TOWN BANDplay_arrow
YEN TOWN BAND’s first song in 20 years
63eastLightningsutoreitenaa
Lightningsutoreitenaaplay_arrow
A song that laments the loss of a loved one
64eastMissingKubota Toshinobu
MissingKubota Toshinobuplay_arrow
Toshinobu Kubota’s famous song, a beautiful piece that resonates in the heart
65eastChristmas EveYamashita Tatsuro
Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuroplay_arrow
The charm of Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic song “Christmas Eve”
66eastIt’s fine for now.MIMI
It's fine for now.MIMIplay_arrow
A soothing song that gently accompanies the heart with a tender melody
67eastI want to see you.iri
I want to see you.iriplay_arrow
A popular song by iri that sings of poignant late-night emotions
68eastAmbitiousSuperfly
AmbitiousSuperflyplay_arrow
A song of a heart wavering between work and life
69eastNever Grow Upchanmina
Never Grow Upchanminaplay_arrow
A heartrending song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the growth it brings
70eastAliensKirinji
AliensKirinjiplay_arrow
Kirinji’s beautiful masterpiece, “Aliens.”
71eastChildren’s WorldKotoringo
Children’s WorldKotoringoplay_arrow
Kotringo’s soul-stirring masterpiece “Children’s World”
72eastLOVE SONGASKA
LOVE SONGASKAplay_arrow
ASKA’s classic song “LOVE SONG” resonates with the heart.
73eastIt always begins with rain.ASKA
It always begins with rain.ASKAplay_arrow
ASKA’s moving masterpieces to listen to on a rainy day
74eastParadoxSUPER BEAVER
ParadoxSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
Expressing the emotions of complex human relationships through rock
75eastUnfading TemperatureKotoha
Unfading TemperatureKotohaplay_arrow
A poignant song of hope that resonates in Kotoha’s heart
76eastSleeping Townkujira
Sleeping Townkujiraplay_arrow
A heartwarming song with a melancholic worldview
77eastFor some reason, todayThe Birthday
For some reason, todayThe Birthdayplay_arrow
Time alone is liberating, letting you feel a new world.
78eastNight of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku
Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikokuplay_arrow
A wistful autumn night song by Kinoko Teikoku
79eastanniekafuka
anniekafukaplay_arrow
A healing song for the hearts of those who feel lonely
80eastMindsetKamikita Ken
MindsetKamikita Kenplay_arrow
A profound ballad that confronts the inner self
81eastLove is litrokudenashi
Love is litrokudenashiplay_arrow
Carrots and Good-for-Nothings Popular on Social Media
82eastElfAdo
ElfAdoplay_arrow
The theme song for a grand tale of solitude and growth
83eastIf I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER
If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
SUPER BEAVER's ballad depicting bonds between people
84eastBurning Friday NightLucky Kilimanjaro
Burning Friday NightLucky Kilimanjaroplay_arrow
Lucky Kilimanjaro’s nighttime track becomes a revival hit
85eastLonelyNulbarich
LonelyNulbarichplay_arrow
A heartrending love song that portrays loneliness and farewell
86eastNonfictionHirai Ken
NonfictionHirai Kenplay_arrow
A ballad song by Ken Hirai that depicts sorrow
87eastI want to hug you.Base Ball Bear
I want to hug you.Base Ball Bearplay_arrow
The loneliness of unrequited love, and the longing to hold you close.
88eastHEROSilent Siren
HEROSilent Sirenplay_arrow
A hero who cheers you up when you're feeling lonely
89eastMercury feat. Onomatopoeia Ministertofubeats
Mercury feat. Onomatopoeia Ministertofubeatsplay_arrow
A hip-hop track brimming with a city vibe
90eastTearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu
Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
The hit song from “I’ve Always Loved You.”
91eastMoon over the open seaAndō Yūko
Moon over the open seaAndō Yūkoplay_arrow
Yuko Ando’s gentle, wistful singing voice and the seascape
92eastStardust Serenadetatsumi yūto
Stardust Serenadetatsumi yūtoplay_arrow
Yuto Tatsumi’s heartrending love song resonates in the heart
93eastOverlapping ShadowsHearts Grow
Overlapping ShadowsHearts Growplay_arrow
A warm song of companionship that heals a lonely heart
94eastAlkalemiamol-74
Alkalemiamol-74play_arrow
A moving piece of music that portrays regret and sorrow
95eastlonely girlAYANE
lonely girlAYANEplay_arrow
An inspiring song that sings of loneliness and self-esteem
96eastThe strong and fleeting onesCocco
The strong and fleeting onesCoccoplay_arrow
A moving masterpiece by Cocco from Okinawa
97eastunlastingLiSA
unlastingLiSAplay_arrow
Feelings for someone dear remain in the heart forever.
98eastshadowShibasaki Kou
shadowShibasaki Kouplay_arrow
Ko Shibasaki’s poignant masterpiece, the theme song of Into the White Night
99eastMaplesupittsu
Maplesupittsuplay_arrow
A gem-like ballad by Spitz that poignantly sings of lost feelings