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 (41–50) that Resonate with the Heart, Perfect for Listening Under the Night Sky
meteor showerOnitsuka Chihiro
Speaking of stars and ballads, that’s a classic pairing, isn’t it? “Ryūseigun” (Meteor Shower), a single released in 2002 by Chihiro Onitsuka, known for songs like “Gekkō,” is a medium-tempo ballad that portrays a bittersweet love.
Fleeting moments of happiness, like meteors streaking across the sky, are woven into a classical melody.
Among “star songs,” this one is compelling for its sense of forging ahead without relying on the stars themselves.
The lyrics keep the same tone, yet from the middle, the atmosphere turns brighter.
It’s a song that gently stays by your side when you want to sort out your feelings.
Meteor BoyBerryz Kobo
This song was used as the ending theme for the anime Inazuma Eleven.
The lyrics and composition were handled by Tsunku♂, who is active as a music producer.
Amid its funky sound, you can sense the essence of various musical genres.
SubaruTanimura Shinji
“Subaru” is the name of a star in the constellation Taurus.
The song tells that no matter how troubled you are or how dark the path you walk, there is always a guiding light.
Its grand musical style, powerful vocals, and lyrics that convey the beauty of the Japanese language all create a wonderfully pure resonance.
Hold me as many times as there are starsMAY’S
While becoming aware of the flutter of a budding crush on someone close to you, you’re still too timid to confess it…
This song wistfully portrays that sweet and bittersweet time, and concludes with uplifting words about deciding to believe in yourself, unable to hold back your racing feelings of love.
If I Could Become a StarMr.Children
The lyrics express a positive resolve: even though it’s lonely to be separated from someone important, I’ll keep moving forward for my dreams.
It’s a song by the nationally beloved rock band Mr.
Children, included on their second album, Kind of Love, released in 1992.
They had been performing it since their amateur days, and it remains a beloved classic among fans.
Song of the Circling StarsMiyazawa Kenji
This is a song written and composed by the poet Kenji Miyazawa, who created works such as “The Restaurant of Many Orders” and “Night on the Galactic Railroad.” The lyrics, themed around constellations twinkling in the night sky, and the melody are both very beautiful.
It feels as though the sound slowly, gently seeps into the depths of your heart.
Because the musical copyright has expired, there are several different works that use the original lyrics set to different music.
Some people might know it from those versions rather than the original.
StargazerSEKAI NO OWARI
The mysterious soundscape becomes addictive.
It’s a song by SEKAI NO OWARI, the four-member band known for signature tracks like “RPG” and “Dragon Night.” It’s included on their fourth studio album, Eye, released in 2019.
The lyrics are filled with philosophical words, as if capturing a moment from everyday life.