A song about losing a friend: bereavement, betrayal, and separation.

My last dayYu-anesu

YOURNESS “My Last Day” MV (Yuanes – My Last Day)

A heartwarming, jewel-like ballad born from the experience of facing the death of a loved one.

This is a song by Yourness that portrays complex feelings toward a mother who was in mortal danger, told from the perspective of the one approaching death.

Its gentle compassion for those left behind, and the wish to be forgiven for one final selfishness, resonate deeply alongside a clear, translucent melody.

The track was recorded in December 2021 as the closing song of the album “6 case.” In the music video, animator AOYAMA weaves a quiet tale of farewell through beautiful animation.

It will kindle a warm light in the hearts of those who have faced a sudden parting, or who feel the preciousness of time with someone dear.

Song of CandyBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Song of the Candy”

A gem-like ballad by BUMP OF CHICKEN that sings of deep bonds and trust.

Featured on the album “orbital period,” this song explores the essence of “believing.” It portrays a relationship so profound that one completely trusts the other—so much so that even betrayal might go unnoticed.

Fujiwara Motoo’s delicate lyricism unfolds through cosmic-scale storytelling of the two’s encounter and the “candy” as a symbol imbued with a soul.

It’s a recommended track for those who have experienced parting from someone dear, or for anyone who wants to trust someone deeply.

Its heartfelt lyrics and beautiful melody will gently embrace the listener’s heart.

Hide-and-seekRADWIMPS

Hide and seek

Through the childhood game everyone once played—hide-and-seek—this RADWIMPS song gently depicts parting from someone dear.

The quiet tones of piano and strings resonate as if to stay close to the hearts of those who have lost a loved one.

It carefully expresses the bewilderment and sense of loss toward someone who suddenly disappeared, the guilt of forgetting, and the struggle between that and the reality of having to move forward.

Written as the theme song for the NHK General drama special “Anata no Soba de Ashita ga Warau,” broadcast on March 6, 2021, marking ten years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, it was included on the album “2+0+2+1+3+1+1 = 10 years 10 songs.” This piece will deeply resonate not only with those who lost loved ones in the disaster, but with anyone who has experienced parting from someone important in any form.

Hide-and-seekBIGMAMA

BIGMAMA “Hide-and-Seek” MV @BIGMAMA_jp

A sense of loss over a loved one, conveyed through childhood games.

It’s a gentle, consoling song that softly asks “Ready or not?” to someone precious who has vanished from before your eyes.

Set to a beautiful violin melody, it portrays—with a clear, pure vocal—the relationship with someone who has closed their heart, and the lonely feeling of having lost sight of their emotions.

This piece is included on the album “and yet, it moves: The Proper Way to Turn the Earth,” released in November 2009.

It will deeply resonate with those who have experienced sudden farewells or loss, or who feel a distance growing in their hearts.

In this world without you.fumika

fumika - In This World Without You. MUSIC VIDEO <EDIT ver.>

In the moment when you are enveloped by the sorrow of losing a loved one, it can feel as if the world has stopped.

And yet, strangely, time marches on without mercy: people around you keep laughing, and the birds go on singing.

Released in July 2017, this song poignantly portrays the feelings of a woman who strives to move forward even as she confronts such an absurd reality.

Its lyrics, expressing both the pain of loss and the hope for renewal, will resonate with anyone who has experienced the loss of someone dear.

swanyuzu

Hakuchou

This is a Yuzu song that gracefully and poignantly portrays a final farewell with a loved one.

Accompanied by warm, acoustic tones, it carefully weaves the profound sorrow of those left behind and their process of acceptance.

Included on the album “1 ~ONE~,” released in September 2004, the piece has been highly praised as a work that reflects Yuzu’s musical maturity.

It is a song that gently stays close to the hearts of those who have suddenly lost someone dear or are carrying a deep sense of loss.

Lostyama

yama『Lost』MV

A delicate, heartrending ballad by yama that tenderly reflects the feelings of a protagonist who has experienced parting with someone dear.

With a clear, translucent voice, it gently embraces a heart-rending sense of loss and a regret that never fades.

Released in August 2022, the song was featured as an insert track in the film “The Lines That Define Me.” It is also included on yama’s album “Versus the night,” and is cherished as a piece that stands beside anyone who has faced a profound loss in life.

This is a song that quietly stays close to those trying to move forward while bearing sadness, and to those who have lost someone precious and closed their hearts.