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
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.
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 Shower at DawnSCANDAL
Used as the theme song for the film “Pokémon the Movie: XY – Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction,” this track sings about the bonds between friends.
The music video, featuring four female members joyfully performing, also matches that worldview perfectly.
Stardust StageChekkāzu
This song portrays the fate of a singer who must step onto the stage while grieving the loss of a loved one.
The imagery of someone becoming a star evokes the end of a romance.
It is a classic masterpiece by The Checkers, the legendary pop band from Fukuoka Prefecture.