[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.
Lament of the SunFlower
Mourning is a word that expresses grief and sorrow over a person’s death.
In this piece, the mourning song is read as “elegy.” The lyrics say that people have been alone ever since they were born, yet they also recount memories of loving others and the sorrow of losing them.
The moments when we recall an elegy that we are not permitted to remember happen because we never forget those who have passed away.
It’s a song that reminds us how important it is to spend time immersed in sadness.
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.
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.
