[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)
Things that have formShibasaki Kou
A hit number by Kou Shibasaki, who is active not only as an actress but also as a singer.
The lyrics, which convey turning a breakup and separation into strength while thinking of the person you parted from, resonate with aching poignancy.
There’s no word that explicitly indicates bereavement, yet it somehow evokes the image of someone you’ll never meet again.
A gently recommended song for times when you want to linger in your sadness.
Gold ~Until We Meet Again~Utada Hikaru
Hikaru Utada’s “Gold ~Until We Meet Again~” is a song that portrays facing the absence of the person who mattered most.
The music video—in which she wanders through the city and is lifted into the night sky by a crane—was filmed in Shinjuku.
It sings of memories that never fade no matter how much time passes, comparing their brilliance to gemstones.
Her light, nimble vocals over a sound that’s both delicate and bold conjure the image of taking the first steps toward the future.
It’s not only a song of parting over someone you can no longer meet, but also a memorial piece that dreams of the day you’ll meet again.
Why not listen to it while thinking of the one you love?
[Memorial Songs] Moving Masterpieces and Love Songs Dedicated to Loved Ones Departing for Heaven (31–40)
Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi
“Nada Sōsō” is a dialect expression that describes tears falling in streams.
It’s said that lyricist Ryoko Moriyama wrote it while thinking of her older brother, who passed away at a young age.
In the lyrics, however, there is also a line that says, “I believe we will meet again someday,” and that sentiment makes the tears flow all the more.
These are tears shed for someone you cannot meet—sad, yet beautiful tears.
Harubaraparesoshina
A song by Soshina that frankly expresses his feelings for his father.
The deep love for the father who passed away when he was 17 is profoundly moving.
The sorrow so great it makes you question the existence of God, and the frustration of losing someone precious…
It carries a powerful message that grips the listener’s heart and won’t let go.
It is included on the album “Seisai to Taigi no Aria,” released in April 2024.
The work conveys an earnest longing for lost family and a wish to tell his late father about his own growth.
The lyrics, woven from Soshina’s own experiences, make it a song that gives you the courage to face forward and overcome grief.
Thank you…KOKIA
“Arigatou…” released in 1999 by singer-songwriter KOKIA, is a song filled with gratitude for a loved one who has been lost.
Sung in KOKIA’s straightforward, warmly resonant voice, its simple yet powerful lyrics convey deep appreciation for someone dear and a resolve to live strongly from here on.
It frees listeners’ hearts from the pain of loss.
Even the “thank you” left unsaid will surely reach them if you keep thinking of it.
Why not listen while looking up at the sky, thinking of the one you love?
setting sunToukyou Jihen
A song that sings of the sorrow of losing someone precious.
Tokyo Incidents and Ringo Sheena usually shake listeners with a terrifying intensity, but this track maintains a calm tone from start to finish.
There are no explicit lyrics like “someone died” or “they’re gone,” yet the entire piece carries an atmosphere steeped in a sense of loss.
THANXWANIMA
In happy times and sad times alike, WANIMA stays close and sings for us.
This song, too, feels like a letter addressed to a girlfriend who has passed away.
If that’s the case, you might expect a somewhat sadder melody, but perhaps this is WANIMA’s way of expressing sorrow.
And the certainty with which they say they’ll meet again—if it’s the words of someone who has overcome grief—carries real strength.