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] (11–20)
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS15rank/position
If you want to push away the loneliness you feel in love, this is the song for you.
It’s a track by RADWIMPS, a rock band from Kanagawa Prefecture, released in 2016.
It became a huge hit after being featured as an insert song in director Makoto Shinkai’s animated film “Your Name.” It’s a fast-paced love number packed to the brim with straightforward feelings for someone you love.
The energetic sound really gets you hyped as you listen! Give it a spin while thinking of the person you like.
migratory bird[Alexandros]16rank/position
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When you feel like you want to blow away your loneliness, definitely give this a listen.
It’s a signature song by the four-piece rock band [ALEXANDROS].
Released in 2015 as their 10th single, it’s known for being the theme song of the film “Akagari” and for numerous commercial tie-ins.
Its bright, uplifting sound is sure to sweep away your gloomy mood.
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE17rank/position
Perhaps because of the grandeur of the chorus, it feels as if my heart has been set free.
It’s a song by the five-member rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, released in 2019 as their eighth single.
It teaches the importance of living authentically in the present.
When you’re worn out by life and feel lonely, please give it a listen.
It will surely give you a gentle push forward.
Maplesupittsu18rank/position
A gem of a ballad that weaves a fleeting yet beautiful farewell scene with a clear, transparent melody.
Released by Spitz in July 1998 from the album “Fake Fur,” this song tenderly sings of longing for what has been lost.
It portrays the heartache that gradually softens over time and the strength to keep looking forward, carried by a warm, gentle performance.
Beginning with its use in the 1999 Fuji TV drama “Over Time” and continuing through to the network’s 2022 series “silent,” it has colored many stories.
It’s a song to listen to when your heart is deeply wounded or when you’ve said goodbye to someone dear.
Masamune Kusano’s tender, comforting vocals are sure to become a source of support for your heart.
Agate Caressed by NightAyase19rank/position
A beautiful ballad from Ayase’s solo project that poignantly paints the depths of the night.
Included on the first EP, “Ghost City Tokyo,” released in November 2019, this piece vividly portrays the emotions of a man and woman who have no choice but to decide on parting from a loved one.
In a city after the last train has gone, a young man looks back on their relationship; his frustrated feelings as he senses the approaching goodbye are conveyed alongside an urban, mellow sound.
The wavering between wishing for a night with no terminus and trying to accept reality—tenderness toward the other person and a lingering regret—soaks into the heart with the melancholic melody line.
It’s a work that shines with adult sophistication and delicate emotional expression, perfect for a late-night drive or quiet time.
Never Grow Upchanmina20rank/position
When you go through a heartbreak, it leaves you with an emptiness, as if time has stopped, doesn’t it? I think the title “Never Grow Up” also comes from those feelings.
The sound is light and rhythmic, yet it somehow carries a tinge of sadness.
It’s strange how Chanmina’s voice is so gentle, yet you can still feel the weight of heartbreak.
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Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN21rank/position
How about lifting your mood with a dazzling, upbeat track? It’s a signature song by the popular rock band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, released in 2015 as their 10th single.
It was used as the ending theme for the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront.
The funky rhythm, sharp guitar and bass, and vocalist Saito’s lively voice are irresistible! The crisp, great-sounding melodies and lyrics make it a joy to listen to.
Be sure to feel the music with your whole body!