[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 (21–30)
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
It was the theme song for NHK’s morning drama Totto-chan.
Even so, it doesn’t feel dragged along by the drama at all.
There are various interpretations of the song, and one of them is that it’s about someone who has passed away.
We don’t know the true intent, but beyond any such reading, it’s a song that makes listeners feel the “goodbye” to a beloved person.
The restrained, unforced vocal delivery deepens the sorrow.
You could even call it Utada Hikaru’s own version of a requiem.
SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
A moving masterpiece from ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, this gem of a love song depicts the loss and renewal of youth.
Carried by an understated vocal delivery and melody, it sings of the strength to face forward while accepting the heartbreak of farewell.
Released in March 2010, it was written as the main theme for the film Solanin, based on the original work by Inio Asano.
Also included on the album Magic Disk, it remains a hugely popular track among fans.
It’s a song for those who have parted from someone dear or for young people standing at a crossroads in life—one that will surely stay close to your heart and offer hope for tomorrow.
Maplesupittsu
I also often heard it as the song in Kirin’s “Gogo no Kocha” commercials.
That clear, high voice seems to press on some sadness in the heart.
The lyrics are poignant too—wanting to live on while holding the memory of that voice, never forgetting it even after the person you think of is gone.
It was released in 1998, yet it doesn’t feel dated—that’s the power the song possesses.
Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana
This is a masterpiece that gives you the strength to overcome the sorrow of lost love and parting.
Written by Izumi Kojima of Hana*Hana in memory of her grandfather who passed away when she was 16, the song was released in October 2000 as the duo’s second major single.
It was also chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Oyaji.” starring Masakazu Tamura, and became a major hit, debuting at No.
6 on the Oricon charts.
The lyrics, which weave together deep love and grief for someone cherished who has been lost, and the moving melody gently embrace the listener’s heart.
It’s a song we especially recommend to those who have lost someone dear, or who hold feelings for someone who has become distant.
I want to see you.yuzu
This is a heartfelt song that expresses the sorrow of losing someone precious and the earnest wish to see them again.
The beautiful harmonies of Yujin Kitagawa and Koji Iwasawa of Yuzu gently embrace the deep love and gratitude toward the one who was lost.
Released in April 2009, the song moved many as the theme for the NHK drama “Ghost Friends.” Its gentle piano tones and powerful vocals will reach listeners’ hearts and offer comfort.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when remembering someone dear or when you wish to spend quiet, reflective time.
FlowerORANGE RANGE
A heart-touching song that gently wraps around bittersweet feelings.
Released in December 2004 as the theme song for the film “Be with You,” it became one of ORANGE RANGE’s signature tracks.
Singing of the transience and beauty of life and the preciousness of love, this work continues to soothe many hearts as a message song filled with thoughts for a dearly missed person.
Blending the band’s diverse musicality, the track’s wistful melody and resonant lyrics stay close to the listener and give the courage to move forward.
Recommended as a song that brings comfort and hope to those grieving the loss of someone important.
spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota
Tota’s work is a quiet yet powerful love song, woven as a prayer meant to reach a cherished person in heaven.
Released in February 2023, the song had already drawn major attention since the short version was posted.
Through natural imagery—sky, wind, and clouds—the lyrics express feelings for the departed, where fragility and hope intersect.
Even as tears fall, the protagonist wishes for tomorrow to come, conveying a strength that strives to live on while bearing the sorrow of loss.
It’s a song that gently stays by the side of those who have lost someone dear, and of those who wish to keep moving forward while holding that memory in their hearts.