[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 Song Special: Timeless songs about the moon. Tracks to enjoy under a full moon or moonlight (71–80)
Desert of the MoonYamazaki Hako
This is a children’s song with lyrics by Masao Kato, who was both a painter and a lyricist, and a melody composed by Suguru Sasaki.
Many artists have covered it, and I think it’s a song that every Japanese person has heard at least once.
It’s curious that a Japanese children’s song features camels in the desert, isn’t it? The tune is full of melancholy, and listening to it makes you feel a little lonely.
MOONLIGHTBUCK-TICK
BUCK-TICK is a veteran band with over 30 years of activity.
This song, included on their debut album released in 1987, sings of a fleeting romance under the moonlight.
Although it was never released as a single, it has been performed frequently at live shows and included on best-of compilations, making it a well-known track among fans.
Night of Howling at the Crimson MoonGO!GO!7188
“The Night Howling at the Red Moon” is a track included on GO!GO!7188’s fourth original album, “Ryūzetsuran,” released in 2004.
From the lyrics, one can catch a glimpse of someone struggling in the liminal space between life and death, pondering what the “red moon” signifies.
Two moonsMakihara Noriyuki
It’s the B-side track to Noriyuki Makihara’s 11th single, “Futatsu no Negai” (“Two Wishes”).
Using the two moons—the full moon in the night sky and its reflection on the sea—as motifs, it gently sings about the pure feelings of first love in boyhood.
The pronunciation of the English lyrics is remarkably fluent and uncharacteristic of a typical Japanese singer.
The highly metaphorical lyrics are also a highlight.
DANCING WITH THE MOONLIGHTHotei Tomoyasu
A danceable number with Tomoyasu Hotei singing all the lyrics in English.
It’s a song about a bittersweet yet hopeful feeling: unrequited love for someone found under the moonlight, and the wish for that love to come true in reality.
The guitar solo’s roar-like ferocity seems to speak on behalf of those emotions.
moonlightmoumoon
Moumoon’s “moonlight” was written as the commercial song for Aeon’s wine “Full Moon Rosé.” Moumoon is an artist with a connection to the moon—the unit name combines a French word meaning “soft” with the English word “moon.” “moonlight” is a single released in 2010, and it’s a memorable track featuring a cute sound and the gentle voice of vocalist YUKA.
Crescent Moon Rider40mP ft. Hatsune Miku
From the exhilarating piano-and-strings intro, countless listeners find themselves drawn into a heartrending narrative world.
It’s a song that voices the protagonist’s prayer-like feelings: yearning to break free from the present, identifying with the crescent moon in the night sky, and racing toward the future.
Released in March 2010, the track was also included on King Records’ compilation album VL‑SCRAMBLE.
40mP’s pop yet delicate sound meshes perfectly with Hatsune Miku’s crystal-clear high tones.
When you’re frustrated by a reality that won’t go your way, or on nights when you need the courage to take a step forward, give it a listen—chances are it will spark the energy you need for tomorrow.