[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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[Memorial Songs] Moving Masterpieces and Love Songs for a Beloved Departing to Heaven (71–80)
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.
existenceWANIMA
This is a gem-like ballad by WANIMA, woven with deep gratitude and love for a grandmother.
Inspired by member KENTA’s experiences of being raised by his grandmother from childhood, the song vividly depicts memories from a seaside town.
Its mid-tempo melody and heartfelt vocals richly express warm feelings toward someone precious.
Released in March 2025, the track was written for Flower Gift Service “Hana Cupid” and used as the theme song for their Mother’s Day campaign commercial.
The CM featuring Shohei Miura drew attention as well, and the song has garnered notice as the band’s first ballad-style track.
It’s a piece I wholeheartedly recommend to those carrying the sorrow of losing someone dear or wishing to convey gratitude to the precious people in their lives today.
Say it.Yorushika
A song that delicately portrays the feelings of parting with someone dear.
Woven into its bright melody line are deep sorrow and a sense of loss.
The protagonist’s inability to accept reality is depicted alongside a tender, compassionate longing for the other person, interlacing natural imagery to create a world that evokes empathy.
Included on the album “Natsukusa ga Jama o Suru,” released in June 2017, this piece resonated with many for its piercing expressiveness and beautiful melody, and its music video surpassed 100 million views in July 2021.
It will surely offer gentle comfort to those who have lost someone precious or carry feelings too deep for words.
LostPorunogurafiti
“Lost” depicts the act of facing the departure of a loved one from this world.
Created by Akihito Okano, the vocalist of Porno Graffitti, it was made as a tribute to his late mother.
It portrays how even the most beautiful aspects of nature eventually fade away, singing of the sorrow of a reality too heavy to accept.
Even as memories of time spent with someone precious grow distant, this is a requiem that turns those feelings into song so they will never disappear.
Please listen to his voice—at times passionate, at times as if speaking gently to you.
New WorldMoriyama Naotaro
This is a ballad that weaves together feelings for one’s father and mother.
It was created as the theme song for Naotaro Moriyama’s documentary film “Where Is This Wonderful World?” and released in March 2025.
The song, which reflects on feelings for a mother lost in early childhood, is marked by a gentle melody carried by acoustic guitar and piano, and a delicate vocal performance.
Describing heaven as a “new world” is such a beautiful sensibility.
Why not give it a listen when you want to reflect on the bonds and love of family?
The Day of DepartureJULEPS
With its calming piano melodies that resonate in the heart, JULEPS’ song offers solace to those struggling to accept the death of a loved one.
Released as their debut single in 2007, it has continued to linger in many listeners’ hearts.
Distinguished by beautiful choral work, its deeply moving lyrics gently embrace the pain of loss.
Also serving as the theme song for the anime “The Elephant’s Back: The Day of Departure,” this piece has the power to quietly fill the gaps in one’s heart and is a recommended memorial song for remembering the departed.
When you wish to ease the sorrow of losing someone precious, JULEPS’ music will stand by your emotions and provide healing.
You are dead.Kanzaki Iori
The aching feelings pierce both the ears and the heart.
This piece is a track included on the third EP, “Ensnared by Freedom,” released in August 2024, with the music video unveiled in December.
The lyrics spun by Kanzaki Iori poignantly depict the grief of losing a loved one and the magnitude of their presence, striking close to home.
The intense fixation on “you” and a sharp distrust of the world are powerfully expressed, resonating deeply with listeners.
It’s a song that makes you reflect on life’s impermanence and the essence of love.
A piece I especially want those feeling lonely to hear.