[Moon Songs Special] Famous songs about the moon. Songs you’ll want to listen to under a full moon or in the moonlight.

Crescent Moon MelancholyBābī Bōizu

BARBEE BOYS Melancholy of the Crescent Moon

Barbee Boys, a rock band that gained popularity for their distinctive sound featuring intertwined male–female twin vocals and saxophone.

This 1989 November release deftly portrays the unfulfilled complexities of adult love.

Over a floating guitar riff, KONTA and Kyoko’s vocals capture the emotional disconnect between a man and a woman, their bittersweet harmonies resonating deeply.

Released as the band’s 13th single, the song is also known for being featured in a commercial for Meiji’s chocolate bar “body.” It’s a perfect listen when you want to spend a quiet night alone gazing at the city lights or sink into a sentimental mood.

A full moon that only blooms at nightONE OK ROCK

A full moon that only blooms at night

Now one of Japan’s leading loud rock bands, ONE OK ROCK.

This song is a straightforward rock tune that’s very much their style.

While “the moon” is often sung about with a negative connotation, in this track it’s portrayed positively as a light that illuminates the path ahead.

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sasashina

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Rain Falling on the MoonTHE BOOM

Rain Falling on the Moon

THE BOOM, who unfortunately disbanded in 2014, released their 20th single in 1999: “Tsuki ni Furu Ame” (Rain Falling on the Moon).

Songs about the moon tend to be mellow and mature, and this one is no exception.

Even the title evokes a moody atmosphere.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to softly on a rainy night while searching for the moon.

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utatane

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Go beyond the moonOkuda Tamio

Tamio Okuda - Cross the Moon - Live TOMATO 2004

It’s a 1970s-style rock track with a heavy, bottom-end sound characteristic of Tamio Okuda.

While it may seem understated, it has a melody line that evokes a sense of melancholy, and the more you listen, the more its appeal comes through.

The “moon” is sung as a distant ideal to strive toward.

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HONEY&MOONHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / HONEY & MOON (Lyric Video)

It begins with a beautiful chorus and unfolds into a reggae-style number that evokes love and peace.

The word “HONEYMOON” carries romantic meanings like a honeymoon or a blissful period.

True to its title, the song is filled with the sweet, tender feelings and atmosphere of lovers.

The lyrics even feature a rabbit associated with the moon, adding an extra touch of charm.

It’s a love song that seems to deepen love and bonds when listened to with your partner while gazing at the clear starry sky or the moon.

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hiyori

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Tears of the MoonYaita Hitomi

Hitomi Yaida – Tears of the Moon

A song included as the third track on Hitomi Yaida’s double A-side single.

This lesser-known track is a power ballad with a beautiful melody.

It’s a straightforward breakup song, so many listeners will likely relate to it.

Although the title is “Tsuki no Namida” (Tears of the Moon), the word “moon” never appears in the lyrics.

It seems to serve as a symbolic term expressing the singer’s negative emotions.

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sasashina

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Morning MoonCHAGE and ASKA

CHAGE and ASKA – Morning Moon

Morning Moon by CHAGE and ASKA, one of Japan’s leading music duos.

The distinctive chord progression in the B section and the rising minor-key bass line in the chorus are stunningly cool.

Combined with the driving feel of the synthesizers, the sense of poignancy is overwhelming.

ASKA’s unique, almost fierce vocal delivery and CHAGE’s overlapping harmonies create an alluring, bewitching effect.

I mean, it’s just an incredible song.

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Housui Sachiyo

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