[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 Dedicated to Beloved Ones Departing for Heaven (11–20)
Beautiful daysNEW!arashi
A track that became a hot topic as the theme song for the drama “Ryusei no Kizuna,” starring Kazunari Ninomiya.
Released in November 2008, it is Arashi’s 24th single.
It delicately portrays the feeling of continuing to think of someone while carrying lost time and unreturned feelings.
The warm, mid-tempo melody further accentuates the poignancy.
Perfectly aligning with the drama’s worldview, the song won the Best Drama Song at the 59th The Television Drama Academy Awards.
It’s a moving ballad that gently stays close to your heart when you want to look back on the beautiful memories you shared, even while bearing sadness.
ever freeNEW!Hamasaki Ayumi
A masterpiece that sings of quiet pain and renewal, leaving a deep afterglow in the heart.
It begins with scenes that evoke parting and expresses a gentle freedom found beyond sorrow.
The restrained, translucent vocals resonate in listeners’ chests like a requiem.
The lyrics were written by Ayumi Hamasaki, and the song was included as a coupling track on her 14th single “vogue,” released in April 2000.
This work is recommended for those who have lost someone dear and are suffering from a sense of loss.
It will gently stay by your side when you want to quietly reflect on memories and face forward with warmth.
1106WANIMA
Lyrics that read like a letter to someone who has passed away sink straight into the heart with the realization that we’ll never meet again.
If a band like WANIMA—who always give off a cheerful image—sings a song like this, it really brings tears to your eyes.
By the way, the song title “1106” refers to November 6, which is the date of vocalist Kenta Matsumoto’s grandfather’s passing.
White lilies on my birthdayFukuyama Masaharu
Masaharu Fukuyama’s song, which expresses gratitude to parents, was written as the theme for the family-bond drama Tonbi.
It portrays the emotional growth that leads to recognizing one’s appreciation for one’s parents over the years.
The chorus, which conveys heartfelt feelings with honesty, is especially striking.
Released in April 2013, the track debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Thanks in part to its synergy with the drama, it resonated with many listeners.
It’s a recommended song for those struggling with parent-child relationships or wishing to express gratitude to someone important.
Song of CandyBUMP OF CHICKEN
A gem-like ballad by BUMP OF CHICKEN that sings of deep bonds and trust.
Featured on the album “orbital period,” this song explores the essence of “believing.” It portrays a relationship so profound that one completely trusts the other—so much so that even betrayal might go unnoticed.
Fujiwara Motoo’s delicate lyricism unfolds through cosmic-scale storytelling of the two’s encounter and the “candy” as a symbol imbued with a soul.
It’s a recommended track for those who have experienced parting from someone dear, or for anyone who wants to trust someone deeply.
Its heartfelt lyrics and beautiful melody will gently embrace the listener’s heart.
Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS
This song resonates with the heart through Yojiro Noda’s poetic lyrics and wistful melody.
While grappling with self-denying emotions and anxieties in relationships with others, it tells a hopeful story of meeting a loved one who purifies the heart and leads to discovering a new self.
Released in July 2006, it drew attention as RADWIMPS’s fourth major-label single.
It is also included on the album “RADWIMPS 4: Okazu no Gohan” and is beloved by many fans as one of the band’s signature songs.
It’s a heartwarming track that offers comfort to those who have experienced parting with someone important or who wish to face themselves.
[Memorial Songs] Moving Masterpieces and Love Songs Dedicated to Beloved Ones Departing for Heaven (21–30)
The Day I Became a JewelBUMP OF CHICKEN
It is included on the album “Butterflies,” released by BUMP OF CHICKEN in February 2016.
The song was also featured in a Calpis Water commercial.
With its refreshing arpeggio intro and uplifting chorus, it leaves a strong impression, and the lyrics, which depict everyday, ordinary moments turning into something special, resonate deeply.
It is a song that stands beside those who have experienced parting with someone important or who carry a sense of loss, affirming those emotions while giving them the strength to move forward.