Autumn Classics: Carefully Selected Exquisite Ballads to Listen to in September
September marks the shift from the dazzling heat of summer to the calm of autumn.
Although the lingering summer heat can still be intense, don’t you find yourself wanting to listen to more relaxed music as the days gradually cool down? Some of you might also be feeling a bit lonely now that the fun of summer has come to an end.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of ballad songs that perfectly capture the mood of autumn.
Many of them feature lyrics that evoke the season, making this a list that will let you fully savor the autumn vibe.
These are all wonderful songs that will stay close to your heart, so be sure to give them a listen!
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[Autumn Classics] A curated selection of exquisite ballads perfect for September (1–10)
osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)Aina ji Endo
A song themed around the fragrant orange blossoms of the fragrant olive (kinmokusei) that bloom in autumn.
It was included on THE END, the 2021 album released by singer Aina the End, also known as a member of BiSH.
The track features a band sound with an ambient atmosphere.
Its lyrics, depicting a sweet yet heartrending relationship, are distinctive and, together with her sultry vocals, resonate deeply.
Why not feel the shift from summer to autumn as you listen to this grand ballad that colors a leisurely stretch of time?
Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
One of the breakup songs I’d love for you to listen to at the end of autumn.
It’s a track by “Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai” included on their 2019 album “An Opinion on Lambda,” and it drew attention and became a hit in 2020.
It’s packed with the feeling of being unable to forget someone you love, and when you want a good cry over love, this song will let the tears flow naturally.
Precisely because it’s a quiet ballad, the vocals and instruments come through directly, and in the chorus where the sounds layer together, the aching emotion swells powerfully.
Promise in Madder Redikimonogakari
Released in 2007, this is Ikimonogakari’s seventh single.
It’s a love ballad themed around marriage.
The song is filled with deep affection, pledging eternal love—from a fateful encounter to staying together for life.
In meeting a beloved partner or lifelong friends and sharing a life together, many things happen along the way.
No matter what occurs, you can feel the bond that keeps you connected.
[Autumn Classics] A Curated Selection of Exquisite Ballads to Hear in September (11–20)
red-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)Fujifaburikku
Speaking of Fujifabric, there are quite a few songs you want to listen to in autumn! Among them, this one is a classic ballad suffused with an indescribable sense of melancholy and nostalgia.
Since you can enjoy the sweet olive (kinmokusei) from around mid-September, it’s perfect for this season.
Every line of the lyrics makes you keenly aware of a poignant sadness and a hole left in your heart.
The musical style is like a Fujifabric-style rock ballad, with a gentle, warm sound that soothes the soul.
End of SummerShimizu Shota
When you think of ballads that suit autumn, many people probably picture songs with mellow accompaniment and sweet, beautiful vocals.
That’s why I recommend this track by Shota Shimizu! It’s sweet and mellow, and you can really immerse yourself in its world.
Once you hear it, you’ll instantly understand it’s the kind of sound you want to listen to this season—but I also want you to pay attention to the lyrics! They look back on a so-called summer fling from this past summer, and their bittersweet, earnest feelings are sure to move your heart.
Happy Endingback number
In autumn, when the leaves on the trees start to fall, many people feel like listening to slightly nostalgic songs, don’t you think? For anyone looking for the perfect track for this season, I recommend “Happy End” by back number.
Its fresh yet slightly nostalgic sound fits the autumn mood beautifully and feels so pleasant.
Listening to it while you’re out and about in the fall is sure to put you in a good mood during your travels.
Scent of autumnBikkeburanka
It’s a mid-tempo ballad that portrays a bittersweet, aching love.
Released by Vickeblanka in October 2014, it’s included on his first mini-album, Tuberculin.
The lyrics—depicting the struggle to move forward while still bound by past memories—are deeply affecting.
Its beautiful melody line and Vickeblanka’s signature falsetto are especially captivating.
A recommended track to listen to quietly on a long autumn night.