[Moon Songs Special] Famous songs about the moon. Songs you’ll want to listen to under a full moon or in the moonlight.
As exemplified by Princess Kaguya, the moon has captivated countless people since ancient times as a symbol of mystery alongside the sun.
Not only full moons and crescents, but also rare events like lunar eclipses and supermoons are widely cherished.
Here, we introduce a variety of classic songs related to the moon.
From karaoke staples and moon-themed songs by popular artists to hidden gems that aren’t widely known, we’ve picked a range for anyone who wants to discover “all kinds of moon songs.” Be sure to check them out.
You’re sure to encounter beautiful, captivating pieces that will steal your heart.
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[Moon Songs Feature] Timeless songs about the moon: Tracks to enjoy under the full moon and moonlight (61–70)
full moonMatsuzaka Akiko
This is Akiko Matsuzaka’s “Full Moon,” released in March 1994.
It’s a song that could be called one of her signature tracks.
The sound and lyrics are packed with distinctive elements of the ’90s, likely to evoke a sense of nostalgia for many listeners.
Although it’s a love song, it feels raw, and you can sense a strength reminiscent of the power of a full moon.
It’s a track that suits words like desire and emotional.
spin, spinNanamujika
The song chosen as the theme for the drama “Kobayakawa Nobuki no Koi” was Nanamusica’s “Kururi Kururi.” Nanamusica is a duo consisting of Kozue Nishijima and Yuri Matsufuji, and their name combines “Nana,” meaning “moon goddess” in ancient mythology, with “musica,” the Latin word for “music.” “Kururi Kururi” was released as a single in 2006 and became their first entry to reach No.
9 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
Paired with vocalist Nishijima’s heartrending voice, it’s a ballad that evokes a fragile, moonlike image.
The Moon, Me, and the Refrigeratorikimonogakari
There are days when being in love or chasing a dream makes you overthink and feel uneasy.
Ikimono-gakari’s “The Moon, Me, and the Refrigerator” is a song you’ll want to hum while gazing up at the night sky on days like that.
The gently confiding piano intro and the tender, enveloping vocals accept the side of you that sometimes feels timid, and give you a push to move forward toward the “me” of tomorrow.
moonlightDREAMS COME TRUE
The music unit DREAMS COME TRUE has continued to captivate fans for many years since their debut with overwhelming vocal prowess and hook-filled songs.
“Moonlight,” included on their 9th album SING OR DIE, is beautiful from its opening, where a deep ensemble rides on a triple meter.
The lyrics, which evoke a spiritual message, combined with the moon as a fantastical presence, draw you in, don’t they? With its mystical arrangement and the exquisite contrast between soulful vocals and melody, it’s a hidden gem that evokes the moon.
The moon for youCocco
This is a song included on Cocco’s second album, released in 1998.
The fact that it was unusually re-included on the B-side of a single released about six months later shows how significant the song is.
It’s a track that distills the precariously madness-tinged worldview of Cocco’s early period.
A Hazy Moonlit NightNatsukawa Rimi
It is one of the representative children’s songs and school songs that convey the Japanese spirit.
The lyrics were written by Tatsuyuki Takano, a lyricist and scholar of Japanese literature.
It is said to be modeled on scenes from his hometown of Shinano.
Not only the title word “Oborozukiyo” (Hazy Moonlit Night), but the short lyrics themselves resonate with beautiful Japanese expressions we wish to pass on to future generations.
The Moon and the SunKetsumeishi
Ketsumeishi is a veteran hip-hop group formed in 1993.
This song is their 25th single, released in 2013.
While the sun and moon are used as key words, the lyrics sing about the “moon” as a precious presence that shines when illuminated by light.