[Songs of Bereavement] Songs about losing someone dear. Tracks to listen to while thinking of a loved one.
A collection of songs themed around the loss of loved ones—partners, family, friends, and others dear to you.
There are songs steeped in deep sorrow, songs that express gratitude for the time shared in life, songs that look back on memories, and even songs told from the perspective of those who have passed away.
Though presented from many angles, all of them overflow with love for the departed and for those left behind.
If you are suffering from a sense of loss, or wish to sort through your feelings for someone precious who has gone on ahead, please give these a listen.
We cannot forget the reality of parting, but as you listen, you will likely find yourself able to look back on the days you spent together with a calmer heart.
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[Songs of Bereavement] Songs about losing a loved one. Tracks to listen to while thinking of someone dear (61–70)
Harubaraparesoshina
A heartfelt work by Soshina, written about his father who passed away at 17.
The lyrics, filled with the shock of a sudden farewell, a sense of despair, and lingering regret, resonate deeply with listeners.
The intense guitar sound and emotional melody further heighten the poignancy.
As the lead track from the April 2024 album “Seisai to Taigi no Aria,” this song opened a new chapter for Soshina’s band configuration.
It may become a catalyst for stepping out of deep sorrow and finding the courage to face forward.
Love songSambomasutā
As the title suggests, it’s a love song for someone who’s gone.
It’s a track by Sambomaster, a three-piece rock band known for their passionate, emotionally charged sound, released in 2009 as their 13th single.
Farewells are a part of life.
As we grow older, the number of people we long to see but can no longer meet increases.
These lyrics capture the feelings toward those irreplaceable figures.
With a voice that sounds wrung from the soul and a band sound that rings with aching tenderness, simply listening loosens the tear ducts—a beautiful, heartrending rock ballad.
brilliant; radiant; glittering; bright (sunlight)Miura Daichi
San-san by Daichi Miura was written as the theme song for NHK’s morning drama Chimudondon.
Released in 2022 as his 29th single, it reached No.
10 on both the Oricon and Billboard Japan singles charts.
The lyrics were reportedly written like a letter to Miura’s grandmother, who had passed away the year before its release.
It’s a moving ballad that conveys family love and Miura’s feelings for his grandmother.
eightIU
Singer-songwriter IU, who is so popular in South Korea that she’s called the “Nation’s Little Sister” and is also active as an actor, released the digital single “Eight” on May 6, 2020.
The song drew attention for her collaboration with BTS member SUGA.
The lyrics, which feel like she’s addressing a friend who took their own life, convey a sense of loneliness and despair at being left behind.
It’s a sentimental number whose pop sensibility is laced with melancholy, with melodies and arrangements that tug at the heart.
Gold ~Until We Meet Again~Utada Hikaru
Hikaru Utada’s “Gold ~Until We Meet Again~” is a song that portrays facing the absence of the person who mattered most.
The music video—in which she wanders through the city and is lifted into the night sky by a crane—was filmed in Shinjuku.
It sings of memories that never fade no matter how much time passes, comparing their brilliance to gemstones.
Her light, nimble vocals over a sound that’s both delicate and bold conjure the image of taking the first steps toward the future.
It’s not only a song of parting over someone you can no longer meet, but also a memorial piece that dreams of the day you’ll meet again.
Why not listen to it while thinking of the one you love?
Because you are hereUru
A song that drew attention as the theme for the drama “Theseus no Fune” (Theseus’ Ship), “Anata ga Iru Koto de.” For many, hearing this song may bring back memories of a loved one who has passed away.
Its warm, letter-like lyrics to someone dear tighten the chest with emotion.
The music video also portrays the rift between a mother and daughter, telling a heartbreaking story in which the daughter only realizes she was loved after her mother is gone.
It’s a deeply moving ballad that gently embraces the hearts of those who have lost someone important.
LostPorunogurafiti
“Lost” depicts the act of facing the departure of a loved one from this world.
Created by Akihito Okano, the vocalist of Porno Graffitti, it was made as a tribute to his late mother.
It portrays how even the most beautiful aspects of nature eventually fade away, singing of the sorrow of a reality too heavy to accept.
Even as memories of time spent with someone precious grow distant, this is a requiem that turns those feelings into song so they will never disappear.
Please listen to his voice—at times passionate, at times as if speaking gently to you.