[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 (121–130)
himawariMr.Children
A gem of a song by Mr.Children, created as the theme for the film “Let Me Eat Your Pancreas.” Every lyric spun by Kazutoshi Sakurai is beautiful, with many lines that pierce the heart.
There are also parts that overlap with the movie’s story.
In particular, the lyrics near the end of the song seem to express the starkly opposite personalities of Sakura and “me,” who appear in the film.
It’s a powerful piece that conveys both the sorrow of losing her and the determination to carry the memories forward and keep living positively.
Hiraethmoumoon
A track from FELT SENSE, the album released in July 2023 by moumoon, the musical duo of vocalist YUKA and guitarist MASAKI.
It’s a heartrending love song about feelings for a beloved person who has departed for the sky.
Longings like “I just want you by my side” and “I want to hear your voice,” which never arose when their presence was a given.
The wish—“I’ll come to see you someday for sure, so please wait until then”—conveys unwavering love for someone precious and a resolve to live with strength.
the same storyHanbaato Hanbaato
“The Same Story,” a signature song by the male-female acoustic duo Humbert Humbert.
Although the lyrics never explicitly mention bereavement, the song invites many interpretations, leading fans to speculate in this way.
Once you understand the meaning behind the title “The Same Story,” you’ll surely be moved to tears.
Listening from that perspective offers a different way to savor the song.
For loveAAAMYYY
A song about an eternal farewell, told from the perspective of the one left behind.
Having lost “you,” “he” wanders through the city, chasing your lingering traces.
It sets the sorrow of losing a beloved person to a steady, understated rhythm.
A world without the one he loves feels dull, as if it has lost its color.
He has no strength to go on living, but in the final part he tries to rise out of that emptiness.
[Songs of Bereavement] Songs for those who have lost someone dear. Tracks to listen to while thinking of your loved one (131–140)
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.
Hiroamazarashi
“Hiro” is a song filled with feelings for a friend whom one can no longer meet.
It was written by Hiromu Akita, the vocalist of the rock band amazarashi.
The lyrics are addressed to a friend who passed away at the age of 19, giving voice to grief and sorrow that have nowhere to go.
His singing conveys both emotions that change with the passage of time and feelings that remain unchanged, resonating deeply in the heart.
No matter how harsh the reality before us, the song speaks to the fragility and strength of living.
Instead of saying goodbye in words, why not listen to this song?
TearsX JAPAN
It was released in 1993 as X JAPAN’s ninth single.
The song was reportedly written by YOSHIKI in memory of his late father.
It is said to be HIDE’s most beloved song and has become a special ballad for X JAPAN.
It was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Smiling at Hatred.”
