Lonely Song Rankings [2026]
Here is a ranking of this year’s popular “lonely songs.”
There are times when being alone makes you overthink and feel lonely, right?
This year also saw the release of many slightly wistful tracks that sing about that kind of loneliness.
We’ll introduce the most-listened-to songs of the year in ranking order.
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Lonely Song Rankings [2026] (91–100)
Dance.Nezumi Hanabi92rank/position
The rock band Nezumi Hanabi’s classic song “Dance.” is a bittersweet track that somberly sings about days spent with an ex-girlfriend.
The lyrics vividly conjure up scenes, making it deeply heartrending to listen to, yet it’s also a masterpiece that conveys a powerful sense of love and warmth.
The decisive battle is on Friday.DREAMS COME TRUE93rank/position
An undisputed classic by DREAMS COME TRUE.
It blows away those weekend blues.
The bright, rhythmic melody and Miwa Yoshida’s powerful vocals are sure to fill your heart with energy.
shadowShibasaki Kou94rank/position
A masterpiece steeped in melancholy and poignancy, strikingly rendered in a 3/4 rhythm.
Feelings of loneliness, sorrow, and complex emotions toward a loved one are conveyed through Ko Shibasaki’s translucent vocals and the piano’s quiet melody, resonating deeply with listeners.
The beautiful, medium-tempo melody weaves a story alongside the delicate tone of the guitar—truly breathtaking.
Released in February 2006 and serving as the theme song for the TBS drama “Byakuyakō,” the piece struck a deep chord with audiences, reaching No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and appearing on numerous releases, including the albums “Kiki ♥” and “Single Best.” The lyrics, penned by Ko Shibasaki herself with a keen grasp of the novel’s world, and the stirring melody gently embrace the hearts of those who have experienced heartbreak or parting.
Overlapping ShadowsHearts Grow95rank/position
Kasunaru Kage gently wraps around a heart that’s become lonely and dim.
It’s strongly remembered as an opening theme for the anime Gintama! The Okinawan band Hearts Grow released it in 2008.
It lifts your spirits with the message that even sad times and tough problems can be overcome because you have friends by your side.
It’s a warm song that also makes you want to reach out a helping hand to a friend who’s feeling down.
Someday Merry ChristmasB’z96rank/position
A rock unit that has always led the Japanese rock scene and demonstrated their prowess in their respective solo careers as well—B’z and their songs.
This track, included on the mini-album “FRIENDS” released in 1992, is one of B’z’s signature songs, beloved by fans despite never being released as a single.
With its arrangement that puts acoustic guitar front and center, vivid, scene-evoking lyrics, and a heartrending melody, it’s the kind of number you want to listen to alone and lose yourself in when you’re feeling lonely.
Drawn into the story told by the lyrics, you could surely call it a classic Christmas song.
