[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. Tracks to listen to while thinking of a loved one (91–100)
I want to see you.yuzu
The title “Aitai” (“I Want to See You”)—isn’t that the wish that most deeply fills the hearts of those who have lost someone precious? Used as the theme song for the drama Ghost Friends, this track was written by Yujin Kitagawa of Yuzu as a song to his late father.
Filling three or four notebooks in the process, Kitagawa crafted lyrics that give voice not only to feelings toward one’s parents, but to anyone who has experienced the death of someone dear.
The question posed at the beginning of the lyrics, and the title that answers it.
As you listen, you naturally recall your own loved one, and the tears begin to flow.
The Final RiverCHEMISTRY
This is a song performed by CHEMISTRY, created as the theme song for the film The Elephant’s Back.
Yasushi Akimoto, the author of the original novel, wrote the lyrics, which reflect the story’s theme of looking back on one’s life as death approaches.
Even amid the sorrow of nearing death, the lyrics convey the sense of happiness at having met a loved one and express a message of gratitude to that person.
The sound carries no sense of tragic despair about death; instead, it has a warm atmosphere that seems to express the happiness within the heart.
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.
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.
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.
