Masterpieces that sing of the stars. Star songs that resonate in the heart, best heard beneath the night sky.
Since ancient times, people have gazed up at the night sky filled with stars, letting constellations stir countless thoughts and feelings.
From among the many classic songs perfect for a starry night, here are selections themed around stars or related to them.
Alongside romantic and love songs, there are also tracks that evoke bonds and connections in a broader sense.
Whether you’re looking for songs that suit the night, want to find tracks that mention constellations, or need star-themed tunes everyone can enjoy, these are for you.
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Masterpieces that sing of the stars. Star songs that resonate with the heart, best enjoyed under the night sky (11–20).
Stars of the short nightshallm
Shallm is a band that began as a project by 18-year-old vocalist Lia.
Their second digital single, “Tanmiyo no Hoshi” (Stars of the Short Night), features a lyrical ensemble where delicate piano and powerful band sounds meld together.
The lyrics, which evoke the image of looking up at the starry sky while reflecting on memories, pierce the heart alongside a cry-like vocal delivery.
It’s a nostalgic number with a sentimental melody that lingers in the ear, imbued with a sense of wistful melancholy.
The 89th constellationSing Like Talking
SING LIKE TALKING, a band supported as a representative of AOR.
“The 89th Constellation” is a single released in 2012 as the first installment of their 25th-anniversary projects.
It’s a positive love song likened to constellations.
Since there are only 88 constellations, the song conveys the idea of us going out to find a new star together.
Various instruments portray a sky filled with falling stars, creating a dazzling atmosphere with piano and brass sounds.
Combined with Chikuzen Sato’s pleasantly high-toned voice and romantic lyrics, it sets a wonderful mood.
stellar motionyunaito
UNiTE is a five-member rock band whose name comes from the concept of wanting to be a band that connects member to member, members and fans, and fan to fan through music and bonds.
Their 15th single “Seiten,” released as a double A-side together with “cogito Tensai no,” links its clear, shimmering guitar sound and spacious ensemble to the image of a starry sky.
The positive lyrics, which feel like they stand by you when your heart is about to break, are sure to lift your spirits along with the exhilarating melody.
It’s a pop, up-tempo tune marked by a driving beat and catchy melodies.
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
When it comes to star-themed songs by rock bands, this has to be the one! It’s a signature track by BUMP OF CHICKEN, a four-piece rock band from Chiba Prefecture.
It was released in 2001 as their third single.
Its use as an insert song in the drama “Tentaikansoku” (Stargazing) sparked buzz and turned it into a big hit.
Many people probably sing it often at karaoke, too.
Under the Twinkling StarsPorunogurafiti
This song sounds an alarm in an era where trusting others is often disregarded in an imperfect and unstable world.
It reminds us that simply continuing to doubt won’t lead to happiness, and that as long as we have the will to believe, we can nurture warmth in our hearts no matter where we are.
orionYonezu Kenshi
This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu, a popular singer-songwriter also known for his work as the Vocaloid producer Hachi.
It was released in 2017 as his sixth single.
Chosen as the ending theme for the anime March Comes in Like a Lion, it became a hot topic.
The song expresses feelings for a precious person one cannot meet.
The heart-wrenching melody of the chorus is so moving it can bring you to tears.
Masterpieces that sing of stars: moving 'star songs' to enjoy with the night sky (21–30)
Stardust DiaryChouCho
Singer-songwriter ChouCho, who began composing on the Electone she studied in childhood, made her major debut in 2011.
Her digital-only single “Hoshikuzu Diary,” released on August 8, 2023, was written as the 10th-anniversary theme song for the TV anime Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya.
The lyrics depict how small memories connect like constellations to take on greater meaning, conveying a message that evokes a bright future.
It’s an emotional work whose transparent vocals and ensemble stir the heart.