[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 Feature] Classic songs about the moon. Tracks to enjoy under a full moon or moonlight (41–50)
Moon CryingKōda Kumi
Kumi Koda’s 40th single.
She also wrote the lyrics, which she says came to her after gazing up at the beautiful moon one night.
The song gently conveys a mature woman’s feelings about a finished love.
It suits her rich, husky voice perfectly, and you can almost see the moon’s beauty before your eyes.
Praying to the MoonGLAY
This is an early GLAY song with a striking guitar intro.
Though rough around the edges, it really shines live and used to be performed often.
At the band’s request, DEAD END’s Masafumi Minato played drums on the recording.
The lyrics capture the charm of early GLAY, making it a beautiful track.
Moonlight Shadow ~ Howl at the MoonNakamori Akina
“MOONLIGHT SHADOW – Howl at the Moon” was released in 1996 as Akina Nakamori’s 33rd single.
The album “SHAKER,” released the following year, includes an album version that differs from the single.
Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE wrote the lyrics, with Tetsuya Komuro brought on for composition and arrangement.
The lyrics, which sing of the loneliness and emptiness felt on a full-moon night, perfectly match Akina’s mature aura.
Full Moon Trainbakufū suranpu
Bakufu Slump is a rock band fronted by vocalist Sunplaza Nakano-kun.
Their album I.B.W.
– IT’S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD – includes the track Full Moon Train, which, as the title suggests, depicts a train running on the night of a full moon.
The song’s protagonist appears to be an office worker on the way home, gazing at the full moon while thinking of the family waiting for his return.
Perhaps it’s this portrayal of a uniquely modern yet beautiful scene that has earned the song so much affection.
crescent moonDREAMS COME TRUE
Since this song was used as an insert track in the hugely popular drama “Kyumei Byoto 24 Ji” (Emergency Room 24 Hours), many of you might find it familiar.
It has a gentle, subdued feel, and as you listen, it evokes the image of a thin—very thin—crescent moon, conveying a fragility that seems as if it could snap at any moment.
It’s a song about the moon that you listen to while thinking of someone, and it leaves you with a bittersweet feeling.
The Moon, Me, and the Refrigeratorikimonogakari
There are days when being in love or chasing a dream makes you overthink and feel uneasy.
Ikimono-gakari’s “The Moon, Me, and the Refrigerator” is a song you’ll want to hum while gazing up at the night sky on days like that.
The gently confiding piano intro and the tender, enveloping vocals accept the side of you that sometimes feels timid, and give you a push to move forward toward the “me” of tomorrow.
TSUKIAmuro Namie
This is Namie Amuro’s 41st single.
It’s the theme song for the film “I Just Wanna Hug You: A True Story.” Using the moon as a motif, it sings of a maiden’s delicate feelings about a love that has ended.
I feel that when men use the moon as a motif, the songs often turn out sad, but when women sing about the moon, even songs about heartbreak can feel more embracing—and this track made me realize that.
The music video also features snow, giving it a very dreamlike quality.