[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 a loved one (21–30)
If you call it loveUru
Uru is a captivating singer-songwriter who began her career in 2013.
Her music enchants many fans with its mysterious persona and moving melodies.
The song “Sore wo Ai to Yobu Nara” from her album Contrast, released on February 1, 2023, was beloved by many as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama My Family.
This work depicts learning and growth from failures and stumbles, as well as the strong bonds with loved ones.
It conveys a message that love deepens because we recognize it as a support in life and as something that holds a future.
Uru’s emotionally rich voice and heartfelt lyrics offer comfort both to those who have lost someone dear and to anyone who holds a loved one in their heart.
LeoYuuri
Yuri, a singer-songwriter who began his music career on social media in 2019 and gained attention with the smash hit “Dry Flower,” released the song “Leo” on his 2022 album Ichi.
Told from the perspective of a dog named Leo, the piece portrays the bond with his owner, the importance of everyday life, and the moment of parting.
This song is especially recommended for those who have lost a pet or experienced a farewell with someone dear.
It will remind you that the everyday moments we take for granted are, in fact, our most precious memories.
aspiration; longing; ardent desireFukuyama Masaharu
Masaharu Fukuyama’s song, released as a digital-only single in December 2023, was created as the theme song for the film “If Only I Could Meet You Again at the Hill Where That Flower Blooms,” set in Japan during wartime.
It’s a ballad from the perspective of a kamikaze pilot, centered on the theme of “the happiness of living each day now,” which Fukuyama wrote after watching the film.
Against the backdrop of changing times, it portrays the resolve to trust the path one has chosen and to cherish the connections one makes.
Immediately after its release, the track dominated the charts on various streaming platforms and captured the hearts of many.
It’s a song especially recommended for those who have experienced parting with someone dear or who wish to embrace gratitude in their daily lives.
globeYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu, known for his unique background starting as a Vocaloid producer and for tie-ins with films and TV, released the single “Spinning Globe” on July 26, 2023.
It was created as the theme song for Studio Ghibli’s film “The Boy and the Heron.” The song centers on memories of those who have passed away or things that have been lost, as well as hope for the future, expressing Yonezu’s gratitude for the influences he received since childhood and through his own music.
Its melody and lyrics convey not only a sense of loss but also strong resolve and the courage to forge one’s own path.
Recommended for those striving to face forward after grief and for anyone seeking hope in the future.
Anytime Anywheremilet
A song by milet woven with a heart-touching voice on the theme of parting with a loved one.
Released in January 2024 as the ending theme for the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, this piece gently embraces the feeling of trying to move forward while cherishing memories of someone you’ve lost forever.
The message that “memories of those who have passed away become part of your very being and a source of strength to live” carries strong conviction.
Seamlessly aligning with the anime’s worldview while also resonating with each listener’s own memories of someone precious, this work is a gentle song that softly accompanies those who bear the sorrow of losing a loved one and those who wish to face those memories.
I long to see you now.MISIA
This is a song by MISIA, notable for her powerful vocals that sound like she’s desperately trying to deliver her feelings to somewhere out of reach.
Written as the theme song for the drama “JIN,” it was created around the theme of “life,” inspired by the portrayal of a doctor confronting life itself in the story.
The song feels like a message sung to a beloved person one can no longer meet, and emotions like regret and sorrow are palpably conveyed through both the lyrics and her resonant, powerful voice.
One more time, One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
A classic by singer-songwriter Masayoshi Yamazaki, whose soul-stirring acoustic guitar and vocals strike straight to the heart.
Though it was first released back in 1997, it was re-released in 2007 as the theme song for Makoto Shinkai’s animated film “5 Centimeters per Second.” Many people may have discovered the song through that connection.
The refrain—subtly changing the words as it goes, “there’s no way you’d ‘be’ here, no way you’d ‘come’ here, no way it would ‘exist’ here”—is sung with quiet intensity and heightens the sense of loss.
Despite its sad theme, it remains a beautiful song that has been cherished for over two decades.
