[Songs of Bereavement] Songs about losing a loved one. Tracks to listen to while thinking of someone dear
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 someone dear. Songs I want to listen to while thinking of a loved one (71–80)
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.
spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota
Tota’s charm lies in her unadorned, sincere voice.
Since 2022, she has been sharing her music from home in the style known as a bedroom sound creator.
Released in 2023, this song stands out for its lyrics that portray someone striving to live their best despite feelings of sadness and suffering.
It’s curious how being alive makes us aware of death, and the lyrics—framing life and death as a pair—invite deep reflection.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while taking in the lyrics carefully.
Song of CandyBUMP OF CHICKEN
A gem-like ballad by BUMP OF CHICKEN that sings of deep bonds and trust.
Featured on the album “orbital period,” this song explores the essence of “believing.” It portrays a relationship so profound that one completely trusts the other—so much so that even betrayal might go unnoticed.
Fujiwara Motoo’s delicate lyricism unfolds through cosmic-scale storytelling of the two’s encounter and the “candy” as a symbol imbued with a soul.
It’s a recommended track for those who have experienced parting from someone dear, or for anyone who wants to trust someone deeply.
Its heartfelt lyrics and beautiful melody will gently embrace the listener’s heart.
[Songs of Bereavement] Songs about losing a loved one. Tracks to listen to while thinking of someone dear (81–90)
Tears of MagnoliaStardust Revue
It’s one of Stardust Revue’s signature songs and a beautifully melancholy ballad.
From the very beginning, Nobuto Nemoto’s slightly husky high-toned vocals convey a poignant sorrow that moves our hearts.
The protagonist in the lyrics is a woman who has lost the man she loved.
Her unfading affection, loneliness, and grief are expressed wonderfully, and for anyone who has ever lost someone dear, this song is sure to become a treasured piece.
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.
You are dead.Kanzaki Iori
The aching feelings pierce both the ears and the heart.
This piece is a track included on the third EP, “Ensnared by Freedom,” released in August 2024, with the music video unveiled in December.
The lyrics spun by Kanzaki Iori poignantly depict the grief of losing a loved one and the magnitude of their presence, striking close to home.
The intense fixation on “you” and a sharp distrust of the world are powerfully expressed, resonating deeply with listeners.
It’s a song that makes you reflect on life’s impermanence and the essence of love.
A piece I especially want those feeling lonely to hear.
Missing YouMirei Touyama
Mirei Toyama is a singer-songwriter who is also active in the United States.
Missing You is a project she created jointly with Hiroki Terai, a producer known for promoting therapeutic crying (“ruikatsu”).
The song portrays the sorrow and loneliness of a girl who has lost her beloved mother.
Be sure to watch it together with the “tear-jerking music video” produced by Hiroki Terai—it will help you visualize the scenes depicted in the lyrics more vividly.
Also, since the lyrics don’t specify a particular relationship, listeners can interpret them in various ways and relate it to different people.
