[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 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.
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.
spin, spinNanamujika
The song chosen as the theme for the drama “Kobayakawa Nobuki no Koi” was Nanamusica’s “Kururi Kururi.” Nanamusica is a duo consisting of Kozue Nishijima and Yuri Matsufuji, and their name combines “Nana,” meaning “moon goddess” in ancient mythology, with “musica,” the Latin word for “music.” “Kururi Kururi” was released as a single in 2006 and became their first entry to reach No.
9 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
Paired with vocalist Nishijima’s heartrending voice, it’s a ballad that evokes a fragile, moonlike image.
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.
Hold the moonFTISLAND
“Hold the moon,” included on FTISLAND’s album PLANET BONDS, features a sparkling, gentle melody that feels like watching a planetarium and lets you sense the warm light of the moon.
The lyrics, which convey the desire to embrace you and protect you with a vast, all-encompassing love—as if cradling the moon—are wonderfully romantic! If someone whispered such beautiful words of love on a lovely night with the moon shining, you’d definitely get serious butterflies.
Highly recommended for those who want to feel their heart flutter while gazing at the moon.
Wish upon the moonZARD
This song exudes a romantic atmosphere, quietly reflecting on scenes and memories of love associated with moonlit nights.
It was included on the 2005 album “Kimi to no Distance.” The waltz-like 3/4 rhythm is striking, and the gently pulsing sound conveys a warm ambiance.
Throughout, it portrays memories of a love that cannot be revived, expressing a blend of tenderness and heartbreak in a complex emotional tapestry.
It’s a piece that evokes the image of someone lost in thought on a quiet moonlit night.
Blue Moon StoneChekkāzu
This is a single released by The Checkers before they announced their breakup, which, though regrettable, eventually came to pass.
The contrast between the floating, airy sound and the calmly flowing melody, and the positive lyrics that convey a resolve to move on to the next step, makes for a deeply moving song.