[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 Special] Classic songs about the moon: Tracks to enjoy under the full moon or moonlight (91–100)
soft moonYamazaki Masayoshi
Masayoshi Yamazaki’s “Yawarakai Tsuki” (Soft Moon) is a ballad whose Japanese-style wistful chord progression is both heartrending and comforting.
From the intro’s beautifully resonant harmonics into delicate arpeggios, the rich strings add depth to the piece.
A “soft moon” swaying gently on the water’s surface, and a tiny boat carrying the past… It’s a masterpiece whose sound and lyrics stir the emotions and make the heart tremble.
Moon and Sweet TearsChara
CHARA has always been like a spokesperson for girls’ feelings.
This song is packed tightly with CHARA’s cuteness and those slightly hazy, complicated emotions girls feel.
There are plenty of songs that both men and women can relate to, but this one is especially focused on a woman’s perspective.
It’s a song about the moon that’s bittersweet and makes your heart flutter.
[Moon Song Feature] Classic songs about the moon: tracks to enjoy under the full moon or moonlight (101–110)
In the flow of Kamokaguya hime
It’s a song by the folk group Kaguyahime.
The lyrics evoke Kyoto and traditional Japanese scenery, like the Kamo River, Arashiyama, and cherry blossoms, and it’s set in Gion under a hazy moonlit night.
Though it’s a folk song, it has a touch of traditional Japanese flavor—lovely.
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.
The size of the moonNogizaka 46
A powerful cheer song delivered by Nogizaka46.
Included on their 7th single “Barette,” released in November 2013, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Naruto Shippuden.
While gazing up at a moon larger and brighter than usual, the song expresses a resolve to overcome sorrow and move toward independence, and as you listen, it fills you with passion too.
When you’re striving toward something and feel a bit lonely at night, listening to it will surely give you a gentle push forward.
Children of the Sun and MoonV6
This song, Children of the Sun and Moon, was featured as the April–May 2017 song on NHK’s long-running program Minna no Uta.
True to its title, it’s filled with nature-inspired words like sun, moon, universe, wind, and stars.
Drawing parallels with the beauty of nature, it carries the message that everyone is beautiful.
It’s a track that leaves your heart feeling warm when it’s over.
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.
