[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 for those who have lost someone dear. Songs to listen to while thinking of a loved one (101–110)
Your SkyOku Hanako
It’s a message song that sings of the sorrow of parting and the desire to be reborn and meet again.
It’s a track by singer-songwriter Hanako Oku, who has created many moving masterpieces like “Garnet,” and it’s included on her first album, “Yasashii Hana no Saku Basho,” released in 2006.
The feelings for a dear person that never fade, no matter how much time passes—I can’t help but relate it to myself when I listen.
It’s an unbearably tear-jerking number.
planetariumOtsuka Ai
This song, Planetarium—one of Ai Otsuka’s signature tracks—is a heart-wrenching number that you listen to while thinking of an unrequited love or someone you can no longer meet.
Released in 2005 as Otsuka’s 10th single, it was also used as an image song for the hit drama Boys Over Flowers.
The lyrics feel like they’re sung for someone you’ll never see again, and they inevitably bring you to tears.
That longing to see someone who has passed away—surely everyone feels that way; our thoughts are the same.
If I Hadn’t Met You ~Summer Snow Winter Flower~Aimer
Aimer, who captivates many fans with her distinctive voice and wide-ranging musicality.
The single “Anata ni Deawanakereba ~Natsuyuki Fuyuka~,” released on August 15, 2012, is also known as the ending theme for the anime “Natsuyuki Rendezvous” and is cherished as one of Aimer’s signature works.
This piece depicts the heavy theme of forbidden love through Aimer’s moving vocals, delicately expressing the depth and poignancy of love—such as powerful feelings for someone dear and the changes that meeting that person brings to one’s life.
Conveying the pain and loneliness of losing a loved one, yet also a heart full of gratitude, this song is recommended for those mourning someone who has passed away or for anyone who wants to look forward while thinking of someone precious.
HitotsuboshiKOH+
KOH⁺ is a musical duo formed by Kou Shibasaki and Masaharu Fukuyama after co-starring in a drama.
In 2022, they created the theme song for the film Silent Parade, titled Hitotsuboshi.
The song is written from the perspective of someone who has passed away, expressing gratitude to a loved one and a wish for them to keep looking forward.
The lyrics are deeply heartrending.
Also, be sure to pay attention to Kou Shibasaki’s richly expressive vocals, which beautifully complement the lyrics.
I want to see you.Yoshida Yamada
Spring makes me want to cry and summer feels lonely; even as the seasons change, my feelings for the departed remain the same.
Things I never considered special while they were alive now all seem special since they’re gone.
Lyrics that say that even after the person is gone, you keep thinking of them—and that those feelings surely reach them—also bring tears.
The acoustic sound is heartbreakingly wistful.
[Songs of Bereavement] Songs for those who have lost someone dear. Tracks to listen to while thinking of a loved one (111–120)
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya
Tatsuya Kitani is a singer-songwriter who also performs as the bassist for sajou no hana and serves as a support member for Yorushika.
His digital-only single “Ao no Sumika,” released on July 7, 2023, was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death.
The lyrics evoke a state of mind trapped by feelings for a precious person one can no longer meet—something that may make the hearts of those with similar experiences ache.
In contrast to the shadowy lyrics, the refreshing rock sound lingers in the ears, making it a striking number.
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.