[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 for those who have lost someone dear. Tracks to listen to while thinking of your loved one (11–20)
Goodbye, thank youNatsukawa Rimi
Released in 2005 as Rimi Natsukawa’s ninth single.
The lyrics and composition were by Kentaro Kobuchi of Kobukuro, and the words express gratitude to someone who has passed away.
With its gentle vocals and sound that move the heart, it’s a song we’d like to dedicate to everyone who has lost someone dear.
One LoveEXILE
A track included on EXILE’s fifth original album, “EXILE EVOLUTION,” released in 2007.
The sorrow and pain of losing someone precious are immeasurable.
The lyrics of this song read like a message from someone who has passed away to those left behind.
It’s a moving song that, while thinking of the person who’s gone, encourages you to live positively.
tearsSEKAI NO OWARI
A soul-stirring, gem-like ballad from SEKAI NO OWARI that delicately portrays the aching sorrow of losing a dear friend.
It carefully traces the journey of two people who, despite an unfavorable first impression of each other, grow into irreplaceable “brothers.” The questions addressed to heaven carry both the heartbreak of longing for a reunion and gratitude for the days they shared, leaving a powerful impact on listeners.
Released in July 2021, the song is included on the album “scent of memory” and was chosen as the theme song for SEKAI NO OWARI’s first large-scale exhibition, THE SECRET HOUSE.
A resonant track that offers comfort to anyone who has experienced parting with someone important.
lamplightYuga
A supreme track whose translucent vocals and gentle melody nestle close to the heart.
It’s a warm song that gently wraps the bond with someone special and the feelings you have for them, and as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “My Wife Is a Grade Schooler,” it deeply moved many listeners.
Released by Yuga in January 2022, this piece was created with the thought that “no one is ever truly alone.” This gem of a ballad, which sings of deep love for someone dear and how their presence becomes a light in one’s heart, is perfect for reflecting calmly on someone important to you.
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE
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GREEN APPLE is a Japanese rock band known for their catchy melodies and moving lyrics.
Their single “Soranji,” released on November 9, 2022, is a song written by Motoki Omori that explores the themes of profound love and hope amid despair, and it was also used as the theme song for the film “From Siberia With Love.” The song portrays the preciousness of life and deep love for family, while also expressing strength and a forward-looking attitude in the face of hardship.
For those who have lost someone dear, “Soranji” offers the strength to look ahead with hope.
Listening to it while remembering the deceased or during difficult times in life can bring healing to the heart.
Even if I’m not there.Hirai Dai
This is a heartwarming ballad themed around a letter to an unborn child.
Carried by gentle piano and strings, Dai Hirai’s clear, pure vocals delicately weave a message of love to the children of the future.
As it conjures images of family, it expresses a profound love and a powerful wish that they live happily even after we are gone—conveying the depth of affection for an irreplaceable presence.
Released digitally in January 2022, the song is included on the album “HOPE / WISH.” Its music video, a collaboration with Tekken’s flipbook-style animation, also garnered a strong response.
It’s a song to listen to when you want to sort out your feelings for someone precious or when you feel anxious about the future.
Wrapped in warm affection, the vocals are sure to soothe your heart.
[Songs of Bereavement] Songs for those who have lost someone dear. Tracks to listen to while thinking of a loved one (21–30)
leap day personRADWIMPS
A song by RADWIMPS written as the theme for the film “The Last 10 Years.” Through lyrics that contrast technological progress with human emotion, it portrays the poignant story of Matsuri, who suffers from a serious illness, and Kazuto, the man who loves her.
Released in March 2022, it earned high praise alongside the film.
In addition to RADWIMPS’ signature rock and pop elements, it features a distinctive cinematic sound.
It’s a track especially recommended for those who have experienced parting from a loved one or who are cherishing time with someone special right now.