[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)
crescent moonIkeda Ayako
This is a song by Ayako Ikeda, whose crystalline, transparent voice seeps into the heart, keeping you company on a silent night.
In a delicate soundscape painted by piano and strings, it sings of a single-minded heart that, beneath the cold light of the moon, seeks to turn tears of the past into hope for the future.
Through repeated meetings and partings, it comes to understand the meaning of love, and its wish to become a kinder person is sure to stir a quiet emotion in listeners as well.
Released in July 2005, the track is also included on the acclaimed album “Lunar Soup.” The album features a JR Kyushu commercial song, and among them this piece shines with a particularly poetic brilliance.
A gemlike ballad for those reflective nights when you want to gently soothe your heart.
Moonlight LegendDALI
If you’re asked, “What’s a famous song about the moon?”, women who spent their childhood in the ’90s might think of Sailor Moon.
Back then, the line “In the name of the Moon, I’ll punish you!” left a strong impression.
The show’s theme song, Moonlight Densetsu, remains a classic anime song that’s still sung today.
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.
moonlightMurashita Kōzō
This is a song by Kozo Murashita, a singer who passed away at a young age.
Many of Murashita’s songs have beautiful, heartrending lyrics and melodies, and this is one of his masterpieces.
In this song, the couple in love may have parted ways under the moonlight.
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.
MOONHimuro Kyosuke
Kyosuke Himuro is strongly associated with a rock image, but this song is a quiet, beautiful ballad featuring only piano and vocals.
He also performed it as a guest at “ap bank fes,” organized by Takeshi Kobayashi and Kazutoshi Sakurai.
It’s a melancholic song that evokes the image of the moon.
Crescent Moon Rider40mP ft. Hatsune Miku
From the exhilarating piano-and-strings intro, countless listeners find themselves drawn into a heartrending narrative world.
It’s a song that voices the protagonist’s prayer-like feelings: yearning to break free from the present, identifying with the crescent moon in the night sky, and racing toward the future.
Released in March 2010, the track was also included on King Records’ compilation album VL‑SCRAMBLE.
40mP’s pop yet delicate sound meshes perfectly with Hatsune Miku’s crystal-clear high tones.
When you’re frustrated by a reality that won’t go your way, or on nights when you need the courage to take a step forward, give it a listen—chances are it will spark the energy you need for tomorrow.