[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 someone dear. Tracks to listen to while thinking of a loved one (121–130)
SamsaraMiyata Satoshi
A grand song that contemplates the meaning of living and parting.
Over a long life, people experience many encounters and farewells.
When we meet, we will one day part, and that is deeply painful and sad.
When someone loses a loved one, they may think that if they had never met, that person might still be alive.
Even so, this song teaches us that there is a precious meaning in the fact that the two of them met.
Until I become a starYubara Masayuki
A song that mourns the passing of close ones as the years go by.
Its emotive melody brings tears to the eyes, and the faces of beloved people who have died come vividly to mind.
It sings of living earnestly without forgetting the passion of youth, “until we become stars.” When you live a long life, parting from someone is inevitable.
The sorrow is palpable, and at the same time it conveys a resolve to believe strongly in tomorrow.
Let me hear the poetry of the wind.Kuwata Keisuke
A novel titled “If I Could Meet You in Heaven,” written by professional windsurfer Natsuki Iijima based on his own experiences.
The song by Keisuke Kuwata was chosen as the theme for its film adaptation, “Life: If I Could Meet You in Heaven.” The music features a gentle, summery, seaside atmosphere that matches the story, and lyrics that portray someone continuing to think of their beloved even in the face of parting through death—leaving a strong impression.
Although the song seems to depict feelings for someone who has passed away, it conveys tender emotions such as gratitude, not just sorrow.
A world without goodbyesŌhashi Torio
A medium-tempo ballad woven from a gently soul-soothing voice and richly expressive strings.
The melody spun by Ohashi Trio seems to tell us that, while parting from someone dear is unavoidable, there is a world without “goodbyes” that spreads within our hearts, where memories continue to shine forever.
Listening to this song, some of you may have quietly pictured someone you can no longer meet.
Released in September 2022, this work colored the story as the theme song for the drama “Sayonara no Mukougawa.” Rather than overcoming the sorrow of farewell, it tenderly stays close to those who wish to embrace their goodbyes as warm memories and keep living with them.
[Songs of Bereavement] Songs about losing someone dear. Tracks to listen to while thinking of a loved one (131–140)
SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
A moving masterpiece from ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, this gem of a love song depicts the loss and renewal of youth.
Carried by an understated vocal delivery and melody, it sings of the strength to face forward while accepting the heartbreak of farewell.
Released in March 2010, it was written as the main theme for the film Solanin, based on the original work by Inio Asano.
Also included on the album Magic Disk, it remains a hugely popular track among fans.
It’s a song for those who have parted from someone dear or for young people standing at a crossroads in life—one that will surely stay close to your heart and offer hope for tomorrow.
cherry blossomBUCK-TICK
Since their debut in 1987, BUCK-TICK—a Japanese rock band the world can be proud of—has never undergone a lineup change or taken a long hiatus.
They have continued to release works that embody both energetic live performances and cutting-edge musicality, cultivating a fervent, cross-generational fan base.
The song “Sakura” introduced here is included on the classic 1991 album “Kurutta Taiyō,” and was later also featured as the B-side when “JUPITER,” one of their signature songs, was released as a single.
It is extremely popular among fans and remains an important number that is still occasionally included in their live setlists.
The lyrics, written by the charismatic vocalist Atsushi Sakurai for his late mother, are suffused with a distinctive poetic sensibility; rather than a straightforwardly moving memorial song, its heartrending emotion unsettles listeners to the depths of their hearts.
Even if you’re not a BUCK-TICK fan, you should definitely give it a listen.
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.