[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 Song] Moving Masterpieces and Love Songs to Send to a Beloved Departing for Heaven (51–60)
Lostyama
A delicate, heartrending ballad by yama that tenderly reflects the feelings of a protagonist who has experienced parting with someone dear.
With a clear, translucent voice, it gently embraces a heart-rending sense of loss and a regret that never fades.
Released in August 2022, the song was featured as an insert track in the film “The Lines That Define Me.” It is also included on yama’s album “Versus the night,” and is cherished as a piece that stands beside anyone who has faced a profound loss in life.
This is a song that quietly stays close to those trying to move forward while bearing sadness, and to those who have lost someone precious and closed their hearts.
threadNakajima Miyuki
A signature work by Miyuki Nakajima that likens the encounters and bonds in life to the warp and weft of a delicate woven fabric.
The lyrics, which warmly portray people leaning on and supporting one another, evoke deep empathy in listeners.
Released in October 1992 as a track on the album “EAST ASIA,” the song drew major attention when it was chosen in 1998 as the theme for the TBS drama “March of the Saints.” In 2016, its universal message and beautiful melody were highly acclaimed, earning it the JASRAC Gold Award.
It has continued to be loved across generations, inspiring a film of the same name in 2020.
Expressing gratitude to those who have departed while gently embracing the hearts of those left behind, it is a piece that resonates deeply at funerals and memorials.
YC&K
If you just read the lyrics, it’s a story like a short novel: meeting someone who feels like fate, making happy memories, and then breaking up… Written out, it’s a common love story, but when you listen to the song, you feel a drama that draws you in.
They use the onomatopoeia “hyu-hyu” to represent the sound of the wind, and even though that’s ordinary, it’s the part that sounds the most melancholy.
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I miss youHayashibe Satoshi
Triggered by an appearance on a music program, Satoshi Hayashibe made his major-label debut.
His first single is “Aitai.” It’s a song that depicts the feeling of yearning for someone who has passed away and is also known as the theme song for “Sabu to Ichi Torimonohikae.” The quiet melody and his delicate vocals are sure to pierce your heart.
However, it doesn’t just dwell on longing; the story ultimately turns toward facing forward.
It might even give you the push you need to feel more positive.
[Memorial Songs] Moving Masterpieces and Love Songs for Cherished Ones Departing to Heaven (61–70)
My last dayYu-anesu
A heartwarming, jewel-like ballad born from the experience of facing the death of a loved one.
This is a song by Yourness that portrays complex feelings toward a mother who was in mortal danger, told from the perspective of the one approaching death.
Its gentle compassion for those left behind, and the wish to be forgiven for one final selfishness, resonate deeply alongside a clear, translucent melody.
The track was recorded in December 2021 as the closing song of the album “6 case.” In the music video, animator AOYAMA weaves a quiet tale of farewell through beautiful animation.
It will kindle a warm light in the hearts of those who have faced a sudden parting, or who feel the preciousness of time with someone dear.
cherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaru
A gem of a ballad by Hikaru Utada that gently embraces the hearts of all who have experienced parting with someone precious.
Like cherry blossoms that bloom and fall, it gracefully portrays the transience of life, quietly singing of longing for those we’ve lost and the resolve to keep looking forward and living on.
The simple, piano-centered arrangement highlights the delicate vocals, making this a deeply moving masterpiece.
Released in November 2012 as the theme song for the film Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo, it was later included on the album Fantôme.
For those grieving the loss of someone dear, or striving to move forward from that sense of loss, this song offers profound empathy and gentle comfort.
lamplightYuga
A supreme track whose translucent vocals and gentle melody nestle close to the heart.
It’s a warm song that gently wraps the bond with someone special and the feelings you have for them, and as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “My Wife Is a Grade Schooler,” it deeply moved many listeners.
Released by Yuga in January 2022, this piece was created with the thought that “no one is ever truly alone.” This gem of a ballad, which sings of deep love for someone dear and how their presence becomes a light in one’s heart, is perfect for reflecting calmly on someone important to you.