[Memorial Song] A moving classic and love song dedicated to a beloved person embarking on a journey to heaven
Farewells to loved ones, to those who are precious to us, are something that will inevitably come as long as we are alive.
Even if we think we’re prepared in our hearts, when the moment actually arrives, it’s never easy to accept.
We can feel overwhelmed by loneliness and sorrow.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs of remembrance for those dear to us who have departed.
What we, the ones left behind, can do is simply send them off to heaven with heartfelt words: “Thank you for everything” and “I’ll never forget you.”
Here are timeless songs to gently embrace the moment of parting between you and someone you hold dear.
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the same storyHanbaato Hanbaato
It’s a song that makes you feel the emotions addressed to someone you can no longer meet.
The call-and-response structure evokes a sense of missed connections and gives it a faintly melancholic tone.
The lyrics about how we can’t make new memories anymore, so we end up repeating the same stories over and over, are deeply sad.
The song proceeds in a calm, understated way, yet it makes you want to keep listening forever.
aspiration; longing; ardent desireFukuyama Masaharu
A poignant song by Masaharu Fukuyama that portrays a heartbreaking love during wartime.
Released in December 2023 as the theme song for the film “If Only I Could Meet You Again at the Hill Where That Flower Blooms.” It delicately captures the protagonist’s feelings as they savor the small joys of everyday life before parting from their beloved.
The resolve to embark on a “journey of no return” and the gentle wish for the loved one’s happiness leave a strong impression.
It weaves a fragile yet beautiful love story amid changing times.
A song that offers solace to those who have experienced parting with someone precious or who stand at a crossroads in life.
threadNakajima Miyuki
A signature work by Miyuki Nakajima that likens the encounters and bonds in life to the warp and weft of a delicate woven fabric.
The lyrics, which warmly portray people leaning on and supporting one another, evoke deep empathy in listeners.
Released in October 1992 as a track on the album “EAST ASIA,” the song drew major attention when it was chosen in 1998 as the theme for the TBS drama “March of the Saints.” In 2016, its universal message and beautiful melody were highly acclaimed, earning it the JASRAC Gold Award.
It has continued to be loved across generations, inspiring a film of the same name in 2020.
Expressing gratitude to those who have departed while gently embracing the hearts of those left behind, it is a piece that resonates deeply at funerals and memorials.
The Final RiverCHEMISTRY
A song that thinks of those left behind after one’s own departure.
Its unadorned lyrics, recounting an unbroken flow of happiness—always joyful, with not a single regret—bring me to tears again.
“Saigo no Kawa” also evokes the Sanzu River, the river one crosses to the underworld.
It’s a track that drew attention for its music video featuring Ren Osugi.
A memorial song you’ll want to share with someone.
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.
I want to see you.sawada chikako
A smash hit from 1990 continues to be loved even today.
It’s rare to find a song that so openly sings about bereavement and uses the word “die” so directly.
The first verse recalls beautiful memories, while the second describes the quiet days after the loss.
Each carries a deep shadow of sorrow and conveys the love for the person who passed away.
This is a song I’d like to listen to alone, in silence.
Instead of goodbyeTUBE × GACKT
This is a poignant song themed around parting with someone dear.
Born from an unexpected collaboration between TUBE and GACKT, the piece expresses feelings for those we’ve lost—tenderly yet powerfully.
Since its release on February 7, 2024, it has offered both the hope of reunion and the courage to view farewells in a positive light.
GACKT’s delicate vocals blend with TUBE’s soothing sound, resonating with listeners’ emotions.
Its memorable melody, tinged with nostalgia, will speak to anyone who has felt the pain of goodbye.
The music video, co-starring Yutaka Matsushige and Kenichi Endo, has also drawn attention.
Please give it a listen as a song that offers solace to those who have lost someone important or experienced a farewell.