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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 Cherished Ones Departing for Heaven (1–10)
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE
This is a poignant song about feelings for a beloved person who has departed.
It is the title track of the single Mrs.
GREEN APPLE released in November 2022, and it was chosen as the theme song for the film “From Siberia With Love” starring Kazunari Ninomiya and Keiko Kitagawa.
The lyrics carry a straightforward message that links with the film’s worldview, and the grand, expansive sound resonates deeply.
This piece is a song that helps you recognize your own worth—something easy to forget after painful experiences.
Why not listen to it while thinking of someone dear to you?
Until we meet againHirai Dai
A song by Dai Hirai filled with the ache of parting and the hope of reunion.
It delicately portrays emotions that shift with the changing seasons, resonating with many listeners.
Released in February 2015, the track is also included on the album “Slow & Easy.” It’s a song for anyone who has experienced a farewell with someone dear, or who holds someone far away in their thoughts.
Dai Hirai’s gentle voice is sure to stay close to your heart.
Phantom LifeSEKAI NO OWARI
This song, released during SEKAI NO OWARI’s indie era, carries a profound message themed around life and death.
Fukase’s delicate vocals and Saori’s beautiful piano melodies resonate deeply with listeners.
Many have been moved by the lyrics, which depict the fragility of life and the feeling of loss.
Released in February 2010, the song was later included in the album “EARTH.” It’s a piece that gently stays by your side when you want to face the sorrow of losing someone dear.
himawariMr.Children
This is a song written specifically for the blockbuster film “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas.” I’m sure many of you have seen the movie—it brought you to tears, didn’t it? While the lyrics are somewhat tailored to the film, the song still holds its own even apart from it.
The sorrow of a close person suddenly being gone is a grief beyond imagination.
Once moreTani Yuuki
The words woven by Tani Yuuki carry a warmth that gently seeps into the heart.
Imbued with feelings for a beloved person who has departed, this work tenderly embraces its listeners.
The lyrics convey a bond with a loved one, offering solace to lonely hearts.
Released digitally in September 2022, the song has resonated with many and remains a favorite among fans.
It quietly stays by your side on nights when you shed tears while thinking of someone dear.
Until the day I can no longer rememberback number
This is a poignant song about parting with someone dear.
Iyori Shimizu’s delicate vocals gently enfold the feelings for the one who was lost.
It carefully depicts the depth of their bond and the emptiness that follows their absence, making it a piece that resonates deeply with listeners.
The song was also selected as the ending theme for a TV Tokyo music program, winning widespread empathy.
It’s the perfect track for when you want to remember someone important, or reaffirm your feelings for them.
Why not close your eyes and listen slowly?
leap day personRADWIMPS
A poignant song by RADWIMPS written as the theme for the film “The Last 10 Years.” It portrays the fragility of spending limited time with a loved one and highlights the preciousness of life.
The lyrics strikingly express a contradiction of modern society: physical distance can shrink, yet emotional distance remains.
The sense of helplessness and inner conflict—wanting to do something for someone you love but being unable to—hits close to the heart.
It’s a song that stays close to the sorrow of losing someone important while evoking hope for a reunion.