Also great for karaoke! Classic autumn songs recommended for people in their 30s

Have you seen the bright red sky?BUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN "Have You Seen the Crimson Sky?"

It’s a track with a gentle rock sound quintessential to BUMP OF CHICKEN, vividly evoking an autumn sunset.

The work carries a straightforward message that resonates deeply: cherish the heart that feels moved by beauty.

It’s imbued with the impulse the songwriter felt upon seeing a crimson sky, which helped pull them out of a slump, and it’s sure to quietly draw close to the listener’s heart and give them courage.

Released in November 2006 as part of the single “Tears’ Hometown,” it’s also included on the B-sides compilation album “present from you.” Highly recommended for times when your heart is tired, or to sing at karaoke while reminiscing about youth with friends.

Sleepless nights are because of you.MISIA

MISIA – Sleepless Nights Are Your Fault (Official HD Music Video)

This is a hit number by MISIA that was chosen as the theme song for the 2002 drama “Ren-ai Hensachi” (Love Deviation).

The song also became widely known through a Kirin Beverage commercial, and the single released in August of the same year reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

Inspired by the saying that if someone you like appears in your dream, it means they’re thinking of you too, the song poignantly portrays the growing longing felt on nights when you can’t see each other.

Its bittersweet atmosphere resonates even more deeply on long autumn nights when you crave warmth.

MISIA’s emotionally rich vocals strike a chord in the heart, making it a song you’ll want to sing with feeling at karaoke.

As you think of someone special, try singing it softly and tenderly.

On a full-moon nightaimyon

Aimyon – If It's a Full Moon Night [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A very moody song that evokes a long autumn night with a beautifully shining moon.

Released in April 2018 as Aimyon’s fourth major-label single, it’s also included on the acclaimed album “Shunkanteki Sixth Sense.” Although the words suggested by the title hardly appear in the lyrics, the song has a curious charm: through skillful metaphors—like the image of melting ice cream—it vividly brings to life a sensual night shared by two people.

Many of Aimyon’s lyrics adopt a male perspective, and I think that’s one of the reasons her music appeals broadly without alienating listeners.

At karaoke, singing it with a touch of boldness might help you sink into the song’s world and make it feel just right.

Goodbye, Regretkururi

Quruli – Goodbye Regret

Quruli is a band that has enjoyed long-lasting popularity thanks to its distinctive musicality.

Among their songs is a classic that gently accompanies the slightly wistful air of autumn.

The track portrays a delicate emotional state that quietly bids farewell to regrets about days gone by and tries to look ahead.

Its sparkling piano melody and warm sound seem to softly kindle hope within the sadness.

Released in September 2008 as a commemorative disc for the Kyoto Music Expo, it’s also likely familiar as the song used in House Foods’ “Java Curry” commercial.

Later included on the acclaimed album “Tamashii no Yukue,” this piece features a beautiful, singable melody, making it a great choice to add to your karaoke repertoire when you want an autumnal song.

KanadeSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video

With the concept of “down-to-earth music,” Sukima Switch’s lyrical songs have earned support across generations.

Released in March 2004 as their second single, this track has become a classic, securing numerous tie-ins such as an insert song for the film “Rough” and themes for TV dramas.

Its heartrending lyrics and melody evoke scenes of parting, likely bringing back memories for anyone who listens.

Musically, it’s a very straightforward and beautiful ballad that almost anyone can sing along to with ease.

When singing it at karaoke, try to value every single word of the lyrics and perform with care.

Even if the moon cannot be seen tonightPorunogurafiti

Porno Graffitti “Even If the Moon Can’t Be Seen Tonight” MUSIC VIDEO (Theme song for the film “BLEACH: Fade to Black, I Call Your Name”)

This song by Porno Graffitti, a rock band from Hiroshima Prefecture, pierces the heart with its exhilarating sound and wistful vocals.

Released in December 2008 as their 27th single, it is also known as the theme song for the film “BLEACH: Fade to Black.” Created with a strong determination to craft “a new signature song” for their 10th anniversary, it was later included on the acclaimed album ∠TRIGGER.

Set on an autumn night when the moon is hidden by thick clouds, the song portrays the earnest feelings of yearning for someone out of reach, wrapped in an urban, cool atmosphere.

The belief in a light that exists even when unseen aligns perfectly with the anime’s worldview.

Blending digital elements with rock, this track is ideal both for nights when you want to sink into sentiment and for belting out at karaoke.

scale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata – “Uroko (Scales)” Music Video

Singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata, who has won fans across a wide range of listeners with a voice described as “made of steel and glass,” combining gentle clarity with inner strength.

Released in June 2007, this song portrays a protagonist who had been shut inside their shell mustering the courage to convey their feelings to someone important.

Its worldview—singing of the restless anxiety at summer’s end and the resolve to take a step forward—will add an emotional touch to any karaoke gathering.

Chosen as the image song for a Nippon TV documentary program, its music video also won an award at the SPACE SHOWER Music Video Awards 08.

The high notes in the chorus aren’t easy, but if you sing them openly, as though expressing the story’s climax, they’re sure to resonate with listeners.