[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] Masterpieces about the moon: Songs to listen to under the full moon and moonlight (131–140)
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.
Grapefruit MoonGOING STEADY
GOING STEADY, a rock band affectionately known by the abbreviation “Goiste,” centers its activities around frontman Kazunobu Mineta.
Grapefruit Moon, included on their second album Sakura no Uta, features an emotional rock ensemble built on a relaxed shuffle beat and noisy guitar sound.
The lyrics, which evoke an image of gazing up at a full moon while confronting oneself, feel sentimental yet somehow imbued with a strong resolve.
It’s a lyrical rock tune you’ll want to remember when you lose your way in everyday life.
Moonlit Horizon[Alexandros]
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Forming a new lineup and relaunching in 2021, the four-piece rock band [Alexandros] has gained popularity with a classic yet modern rock sound.
Their second digital-only single, Tsukiiro Horizon, chosen as the theme song for Coca-Cola Japan’s Aquarius commercial, amps you up from the intro with its refreshing, guitar-riff–driven hook.
The lyrics, which evoke a sense of pride in the place reached after relentless walking, can be taken as a positive message that paints the future rather than the past.
Even without explicit words, it conjures the image of a moon shining in the night—a brisk, exhilarating rock tune.
It’s a full moon.bokula.
Formed in 2019, bokula.
is a four-piece rock band.
When it comes to their songs about the moon, “Mangetsu-jan” (It’s a Full Moon) is the one that stands out.
Set to the band’s signature high-velocity sound, the track celebrates the beauty of the full moon.
While it isn’t spelled out explicitly, the full moon can be read as a metaphor for a mirror ball or a loved one.
With that in mind, you may catch a deeper message emerging.
Don’t just listen to the recording—be sure to check out their powerful live performance footage as well.
The Wolf and the Full MoonŌhashi Torio
When you want to calm your mind, I also recommend “Wolf and Full Moon.” This song was created by the singer-songwriter ohashiTrio and is included on the album “Blue.” It’s a piano-and-vocal piece, and the lyrics portray a man lost in thought as he listens to a wolf howling on a moonlit night.
The worldview is captivating, inviting you to imagine his backstory, such as the darkness he carries in his heart.
Try listening while considering what the wolf and the moon each symbolize.
LunaArashiro Beni
Singer BENI Arashiro debuted in 2003 as a member of Bishojo Club 21 and launched her solo career the following year.
Her 8th single, “Luna,” was used as the theme song for the TV drama Matsumoto Seicho: Final Chapter – Warui Yatsura.
As the Latin title meaning “goddess of the moon” suggests, the lyrics and ensemble evoke the gentle glow of moonlight, soothing the heart.
It’s an emotional pop tune whose transparent, soulful vocals offer courage.
Scales of the Moonmatsuzaki kōsuke
Released by Kosuke in February 2024, this track incorporates elements of jazz.
The fleeting nature and beauty of love are expressed through lunar imagery, resonating deeply with listeners.
The moon hanging in the night sky seems to reflect a love that is constantly changing.
Carried by a tender, heartrending melody, Kosuke’s voice weaves a story.
It’s a recommended adult love song you’ll want to listen to alone on a full-moon night.