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.
Be sure to relax and listen while you gaze at the starry sky.
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Masterpieces that sing of the stars: moving star songs to listen to with the night sky (31–40)
Night of the Sixth-Magnitude StarAimer
The song likens a loved one to a star.
It’s by Aimer, the singer known for “Chouchou Musubi” and “I beg you,” and is included on her first album, Sleepless Nights, released in 2012.
Her clear, translucent voice seems to seep deep into your heart.
Listening to it alone while gazing up at the night sky might let you fully immerse yourself in the song’s world.
A world without starsaiko
Don’t you ever find yourself wondering whether your feelings are really getting through to the person you like? It’s precisely because they mean so much to you that your heart aches with a kind of bittersweet longing.
This song is about the resolve to blow away those doubts and feelings.
Wish Upon a Starflumpool
A fiery longing for someone precious that I only realized after distance came between us.
This song is like a man’s declaration of resolve, rising to bridge that gap.
Even if the path feels lonely, I bring stars into the song as a source of solace, believing that at least the stars are watching over our future.
Last Date of a Shooting StarC-C-B
C-C-B is a pop-rock band that became known to a wide audience thanks to the big hit of their third single, “Romantic ga Tomaranai.” The song “Ryusei no Last Date,” included on their fifth album, “Boken no Susume,” features a string-driven, dreamlike ensemble that evokes a starry night sky.
Its lyrics, looking back on time with a lover that can never return, tighten the heart together with a wistful melody.
It’s a lyrical number you’ll want to listen to while gazing up at the summer night sky.
Poem of the StarsMILLEA
If you’re looking for a soothing, encouraging star-themed song, I recommend “Hoshi no Uta” (“Poem of the Stars”).
It’s a track from the album of the same name released in 2016 by Mireia, a Sapporo-born singer who debuted in 2015.
This beautiful number is a collaboration featuring the starry sky of Achi Village in Nagano—often called the best stargazing spot in Japan—and the shadow play troupe Kakashiza.
Be sure to watch the visuals as you listen.
Mirei’s warm, embracing vocals and lyrics will gently ease feelings of longing and hardship.
