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 to Hear in September (11–20)
ALONEB’z
A gentle, heart‑hugging, bittersweet ballad.
Against the backdrop of a sunset cityscape, it delicately portrays the feelings of a protagonist who is getting used to a new life while reminiscing about a past lover.
Known as one of B’z’s signature songs, this track was released in October 1991 and topped the Oricon chart for two consecutive weeks.
It was also used as the theme song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “Hotel Woman.” It’s the perfect song for an autumn dusk when you want to be alone with your thoughts.
Why not look back on memories of summers gone by, wrapped in Takahiro Matsumoto’s beautiful guitar and Koshi Inaba’s powerful vocals?
Only HumanK
A warm ballad that’s perfect for the autumn season.
It’s a moving song about overcoming life’s hardships and sorrows, and the importance of keeping your head up and moving forward.
Released in November 2005, it was also used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “1 Litre of Tears.” K’s powerful yet gentle vocals resonate deeply with listeners.
Many have likely found courage in the lyrics, which carry a forward-looking resolve and hope for the future.
It’s a song you’ll want to savor on a long autumn night.
I want to hug you.Mr.Children
An early Mr.Children song written and composed by vocalist Kazutoshi Sakurai, who poured his desire to “create an upbeat love song” into it.
This pure love song, which vows eternal love, has earned widespread support and, despite attracting little attention when it was first released, is now cherished as one of Mr.Children’s classic tracks.
Released in December 1992, it came out simultaneously with the album “Kind of Love.” Even the title, which expresses a wish straightforwardly, conveys a single-minded devotion.
The best way to express love is honestly! If you’re hesitating to confess your feelings to someone you like or struggling with romance, this song will surely give you courage.
MPRINCESS PRINCESS
This is a signature song by PRINCESS PRINCESS, the girls’ band that was active in the 1980s and ’90s.
It’s included on their third album, LET’S GET CRAZY, released in 1988.
The lyrics tell of an ex-lover who can’t be forgotten no matter how the seasons change, and the poignant words and melody are heart-wrenching.
It’s a timeless classic that deserves to be sung forever.
KanadeSukima Suichi
It was included on the 2004 album “Natsugumo Noise.” It’s now a karaoke staple.
I’d say it’s one of the few ballads that don’t kill the mood when you sing it at karaoke.
The realistic lyrics, as if you’re witnessing the breakup with a lover, really hit you in the heart.
It’s a song filled with a melancholy vibe that’s perfect for September, when summer turns to autumn.
C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
When introducing popular ballads in the J-POP scene, you just can’t leave out songs by Sandaime.
While they’ve released plenty of hype tracks as well, this time I’m choosing a song with a theme that’s perfect for autumn.
Set to a mellow sound that’s very much in the LDH style, the lyrics tell a passionate and straightforward pure love story from a male perspective.
They have fans of all genders, so this is a highly recommended track.
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Stargazersupittsu
A representative song by Spitz from the mid-2000s, it was used as the theme song for a popular romance reality show.
Though the structure is simple, the addictive refrain and lyrics that send unfulfilled feelings out to the starry sky make it a moving track.