[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)
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.
[Moon Songs Special] Classic tracks about the moon: songs to hear under the full moon and moonlight (51–60)
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.
A full moon that only blooms at nightONE OK ROCK
Now one of Japan’s leading loud rock bands, ONE OK ROCK.
This song is a straightforward rock tune that’s very much their style.
While “the moon” is often sung about with a negative connotation, in this track it’s portrayed positively as a light that illuminates the path ahead.
MoonKuwata Keisuke
Released in 1994, Tsuki (Moon) is Keisuke Kuwata’s fourth single under his solo name.
Unlike his band work, his solo material is acoustic, and its lyrics carry a literary darkness.
The piece strongly reflects the influence of his mother, who passed away during its production.
MikazukiSayuri
Sayuri has an image of delicateness and ephemerality.
Her song Mikazuki was the ending theme for the anime Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace and was released in 2015 as her major-label debut single.
It’s one of her most popular signature tracks.
In the song, the full moon is treated as a symbol of happiness—something perfect—while the crescent moon is seen as something unfulfilled.
It’s a number that deeply resonates and feels relatable for those who struggle with complexes or worries.
Moon BowlSakanakushon
“Tsuki no Wan” (Moon Bowl) is a song included on Sakanaction’s 2022 album Adapt.
It was performed in an online live show before the album’s release and was used in a Toyota Yaris Cross commercial.
The track is inspired by the haiku poet Santoka Taneda, who composed haiku while traveling, and it has been described as a message song for people unable to travel during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With lyrics that contemplate the moon shining in the sky and Sakanaction’s characteristic synthesizer tones, it’s an oriental-tinged piece.
Evening of the full moonSoul Flower Union
Originally co-written by Hiroshi Yamaguchi of HEATWAVE and Atsushi Nakagawa of Soul Flower Union, this song portrays people striving to look forward as they work toward recovery from the Great Hanshin Earthquake.
The full moon that shone on the day of the quake is sung about as a symbol of the disaster.
The song continued to be performed at consolation concerts in evacuation shelters.