[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] Famous songs about the moon: Tracks to listen to under the full moon and moonlight (111–120)
Cry For The MoonHamada Mari
This is the 15th single by singer-songwriter Mari Hamada.
The chorus, which is also the title, has an unforgettable impact once you hear it.
While it has a rock vibe, the sound of the acoustic guitar also resonates, creating a mysterious tone that seems to portray the moon’s enchantment.
[Moon Song Special] Timeless songs about the moon: tracks to enjoy under a full moon or moonlight (121–130)
moonlightJane Jade
It’s a pop track distinguished by a soundscape woven from the gentle timbre of ukulele and an acoustic guitar that carries a subtly alternative resonance.
It’s the debut release from Jane Jade, a duo formed by singer-songwriters Sakura Fujiwara and Yuga, issued as a single in December 2023.
The song’s greatest highlight is its otherworldly harmonies that meld together as if they were a single voice.
The lyrics, portraying emotions quietly swaying under the moonlight, may softly accompany the sentimental mood of an autumn night.
This is a refined, high-quality number that’s perfect for nighttime drives or moments of quiet reflection.
Lit by the moonDEEN
Tsuki no Terasarete (Illuminated by the Moon) was released in 1996 as the B-side to DEEN’s tenth single.
It’s a song about how the narrator loved the sight of his girlfriend’s profile lit by moonlight on their way home from a fun date, but under that same moon he was told goodbye, and now whenever he sees the moon his feelings for her overflow.
I’m scared of the full moon.HONEBONE
You can’t help but be intrigued by the title of the folk duo HONEBONE’s song “Full Moon Scares Me.” The lyrics earnestly sing about being afraid of the full moon and why it’s scary.
They’re as frightened of the full moon as if it were something out of a fairy tale or myth—like a werewolf.
It’s a story where everything bad that’s ever happened seems to have happened on a full moon.
The music video also features a pretty creepy full-moon mask that really amps up the fear.
Moon RainMasaki Yōko
When it comes to songs about the moon, many are love songs where you look up and think of someone.
This one, however, is enka—a mature love song.
Even the title, “Moon Rain,” evokes a gently subdued mood, and the lyrics are brimming with emotion.
It’s a piece that softens the unruliness of grown-up love through the delicate filters of the moon and the rain.
Wish of the Crescent Moon&TEAM
This is an &TEAM ballad that entrusts their gratitude to fans and their promise for the future to a crescent moon twinkling in the winter night sky.
It’s the first time the members took part in the production, and their straightforward feelings—seeing their fans as the light that illuminates their path in the darkness—resonate over a gentle piano melody.
The song is included on the album “Yukiakari,” released in December 2024.
A special video, akin to a love letter to fans, was also created, and with over 490,000 copies sold in its first week, the release truly stands as a testament to the bond between the group and their fans.
It’s a heartwarming track you’ll want to listen to on nights when you feel grateful for someone special, or when you want to be wrapped in tender vocals.
crescent moonGadoro
A hip-hop ballad by GADORO that portrays his clumsy love life in strikingly real words.
While struggling through poverty, he expresses gratitude and love for the partner who supports him, along with an unshakable sense of weakness—lyrics that are sure to pierce deeply into listeners’ hearts.
Vivid details, like the crescent-shaped marks left by his nail-biting habit, seem to lay bare his inner turmoil.
The track appears on his acclaimed 2019 March release, SUIGARA.
On nights when you face a reality that won’t go your way, listening while thinking of someone dear will no doubt leave you moved by its bittersweet yet warm world.