[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)
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.
amberSEKAI NO OWARI
An emotionally moving song by SEKAI NO OWARI that gently sings about how memories with loved ones continue to live on in our hearts, with “farewell”—an inevitable part of life—as its theme.
It quietly portrays the bonds that remain within us even when they can no longer be seen, the anxiety of forgetting, and the gratitude we feel for those precious presences that continue to influence our lives even now.
Released in March 2025 and written as the theme song for the film “The Boy and the Dog,” the track is also included on the album “Nautilus.” It is a song that stands beside those facing the sorrow of losing someone dear and the changing relationships that come with the passage of time.
Sleeping BeautySEKAI NO OWARI
A gem-like ballad that gently wraps the grief and sense of loss from losing someone precious in a fairy-tale worldview.
On a morning after waking, the inability to accept the reality that a loved one is no longer there is woven into a fantastical story.
With SEKAI NO OWARI’s signature dreamy melody and tender vocals that stay close to profound sorrow, the song delivers true comfort to listeners’ hearts.
Released in July 2012, it was also used in a commercial for NTT Plala.
When you can’t face the memory of a painful farewell or want to sort out your feelings for someone dear, this song will gently embrace your heart.
[Memorial Songs] Moving Masterpieces and Love Songs Dedicated to Beloved Ones Departing for Heaven (81–90)
cradlesaji
A heart-stirring ballad woven from memories of the singer’s real grandmother, where poignancy and warmth intersect.
Yoshida Takumi, vocalist of saji, delicately portrays relationships with family that everyone experiences—from nostalgic childhood memories, to the regret of acting cold during adolescence, and the sorrow of parting.
The song is included on the June 2022 album “Eureka,” and its music video, starring actor Ojiro Maeda, drew attention for its moving, drama-like narrative.
It is sure to offer genuine comfort to those who want to express gratitude to their family or who have experienced the loss of someone dear.
Until your night breaks (into dawn)Kasamura Tōta
This is one of Tota Kasamura’s signature works, beginning with a question posed to a broken world and a mistaken world.
The sorrow of losing a loved one and the aching wish to meet them again resonate deeply.
The melody, woven to accompany the listener’s emotions, and the lyrics, imbued with profound love, are beautifully harmonized.
Released in January 2019 and included on the February 2021 album “How to Become a Wonderful Adult,” this piece—together with its counterpart, “Lily of the Endless Night”—is highly regarded as one of Kasamura’s representative Vocaloid songs.
It is a gem that offers comfort and healing to those facing the grief of losing someone dear, as well as to anyone who loves someone deeply.
Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi
A song in which Kenshi Yonezu’s voice evokes the depth of the ocean.
It weaves together the joy of meeting someone precious on a starry night and feelings that defy words, all set to a beautiful melody.
Released digitally in June 2019, it was written as the theme song for the animated film Children of the Sea.
The lyrics, which sing of the mystery of life and thoughts for unseen presences, will resonate with anyone who has experienced the loss of someone dear.
It’s also recommended to listen while gazing at the sea—it will surely soothe your heart.
secretBIGMAMA
BIGMAMA’s song “Himitsu” (Secret) portrays deep love and sorrow for a beloved person who has passed away.
It expresses candid emotions sung to someone with whom the singer shared a bond so intimate that they could confide things to no one else.
Masato Kanai’s clear, translucent vocals, resonating alongside the beautiful, enveloping tones of the violin, carry these feelings across.
The song overflows with the resolve to overcome the pain of partings that everyone faces in life.
Please listen with thoughts of remembrance for someone you can no longer meet.
