[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 (111–120)
I want to keep gazing at you.ZARD
It’s a song included on the album “TODAY IS ANOTHER DAY.” While the song as a whole isn’t strictly about bereavement, it was written with the feelings of concern that arose upon learning from a fan letter that a high school fan had died in a motorcycle accident, and for the students and family facing that death head-on.
Lostyama
Yama, who debuted in 2018, has primarily worked on fast-paced, Vocaloid-inspired tracks, but with “Lost” she takes on a ballad.
The song was written specifically as an insert track for the film The Lines That Define Me.
Its lyrics give voice to the feelings of the film’s protagonist, who has lost someone dear.
It’s a song that gently supports those trying to face forward—or pushing themselves too hard to do so.
Be sure to listen to it together with “Kubitake,” the film’s theme song released at the same time.
secretBIGMAMA
BIGMAMA’s song “Himitsu” (Secret) portrays deep love and sorrow for a beloved person who has passed away.
It expresses candid emotions sung to someone with whom the singer shared a bond so intimate that they could confide things to no one else.
Masato Kanai’s clear, translucent vocals, resonating alongside the beautiful, enveloping tones of the violin, carry these feelings across.
The song overflows with the resolve to overcome the pain of partings that everyone faces in life.
Please listen with thoughts of remembrance for someone you can no longer meet.
good nightEvery Little Thing
This song gained attention when it was selected as the theme for the game Tales of Rebirth.
It’s a work by the musical duo Every Little Thing, released in 2004 as their 27th single.
It is a message song from vocalist Kaori Mochida to a friend who has passed away.
The feeling of “I will never forget you; I love you” comes through in the lyrics, the sound, the melody, and her voice—it’s truly moving to the point of tears.
It makes you want to live in a way that you won’t regret your relationships with the people who matter to you.
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It’s one of the great love songs in J-pop, but it can also be heard as a song that reflects on someone who has passed away.
The refreshing melody brings back vivid memories of the happy days the two shared.
The scene of going out on a drive date captures raw, genuine feelings.
The beloved person’s cheerful profile may come to mind, leaving you with a pang of sorrow.
Still, the two of you in those memories are eternal, and they will never fade.
setting sunToukyou Jihen
Despite being a B-side, Tokyo Jihen’s “Rakujitsu” is extremely popular with fans.
The track is included on Tokyo Jihen’s third single, “Shuraba,” released in 2005.
While many of Ringo Sheena’s lyrics are complex, she often crafts stunningly beautiful Japanese lines that pierce the heart, and this song is one that makes you sigh at the beauty of each and every word.
It’s a heart-wrenching number that will surely make you think of someone precious to you.
A Farewell SongKumaki Anri
Anri Kumaki is a singer who has released many folk songs.
The song in which she sings what she wants to tell someone who has passed away is “Hanamuke no Uta” (A Song of Farewell).
If you also feel there’s something you want to convey, you will surely relate.
The song also gives voice to what the deceased might wish to tell those left behind.
Of course, we can’t actually exchange words with them, but listening to this song may bring you a little—no, perhaps quite a bit—of comfort.