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I’ve put together songs you’ll want to listen to while watching the sunset.
When you gaze at a sky dyed by the setting sun, you feel the day coming to a close, and at the same time a hard-to-describe sense of poignancy and loneliness spreads through your chest.
In fact, there are many timeless, heart-wrenching masterpieces themed around sunsets, regardless of era.
Whether rock, pop, or folk, each track is filled with melancholy, nostalgia, and bittersweet emotion.
Give them a listen when you want to calm your mind or when you’re in the mood for a tender, sorrowful ballad.
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[Sunset Songs] Songs about Sunset and the Evening Sun to Listen to at Dusk (1–10)
Scarletsupittsu
Scarlet, the 15th single by Spitz, released in 1998.
The title “Scarlet” is a color name, referring to a slightly yellowish red—in other words, the color of a sunset.
Spitz have proven time and again what gentle rock can be, and this song showcases their appeal to the fullest.
It’s perfect for listening to on your way home at dusk or while taking a walk.
It somehow feels nostalgic, as if it brings back memories of your hometown at sunset—even though you’re hearing it for the first time.
evening primroseNovelbright
It’s the song that also drew attention for featuring former Nogizaka46 member Yumi Wakatsuki in its music video.
Released in 2020 by Novelbright, a rock band known for powerful vocals, it’s a heartbreak song about the painful feeling of looking up at the evening sky and being reminded of someone you still can’t forget.
Perhaps more people than you’d expect have cried on their way home after a breakup, watching the sunset.
It’s a moving ballad that lets you pour out your pain and gently stays by your side.
OrangeGReeeeN
GReeeeN’s song “Orange,” released in 2012.
The title may look a bit contradictory at first glance, but it’s a high-tempo, high-energy track brimming with their signature encouragement.
With band-driven instrumentation carrying those unmistakable vocals, it’s an incredibly reassuring song that cheers on youth with all its might.
Many people of that generation were likely pushed forward by this track.
It’s the perfect song for anyone who wants to savor that sunset-after-school kind of youthful “orange.”
It’ll get stained.Chatmonchy
The female three-piece rock band Chatmonchy’s rock ballad “Somaruyo.” It’s a captivating song with realistic lyrics delivered by vocalist Eriko Hashimoto and an emotional melody.
As for what “Somaruyo” is dyed with, it’s probably not “dyed by the sunset.” Even though it’s a song themed around the night, I’m sure the words and melody will sink right in if you listen to it at dusk.
It’s a masterpiece you’ll keep coming back to, no matter how many years pass or how many times you’ve heard it.
Though the homeward path is lit by the glow of madder (sunset) …Shiina Ringo
This is a track included on Ringo Sheena’s 1999 album “Muzai Moratorium.” They share light kisses, but the two remain in a nameless relationship, not even knowing when they’ll meet again.
The aching feelings of longing for the other person are layered over the imagery of dusk.
Sheena wrote the song when she was 16, and it was used in Suntory’s “The Cocktail Bar: Orange Shibori” commercial.
It’s a song I’d like people struggling with love to hear.
It will surely make your chest tighten with bittersweet sorrow.
Love at Dusksupittsu
One of Spitz’s signature songs, it layers the ache of unrequited love over the beauty of dusk.
Included on the album “Sora no Tobikata” (How to Fly in the Sky), released in September 1994, the track exquisitely matches vocalist Masamune Kusano’s delicate lyrics with the band’s warm sound.
It captures the uncertainty and bittersweetness of love—and the beauty within them—with remarkable finesse.
Listen while watching the sky darken, and you’ll feel a quiet emotion seep into your heart.
It’s a perfect song for those freshly heartbroken or currently wrestling with love.
Under the glow of the evening sky, its melody will stay close to your heart.
Orange KissSnow Man
“Orange Kiss” is a sunset-themed song performed by the idol group Snow Man.
The keyword “orange” in the title evokes the scene of the sky dyed by the setting sun—such a stylish expression.
The track was selected as the theme song for the film “My Boyfriend in Orange,” starring the group’s leader, Hikaru Iwamoto.
With its pop sound, it’s perfect for a refreshing pick-me-up when things feel a bit too gloomy.
Its driving sense of speed also makes it a great fit for road trips.
