A song I want people who have lost a beloved partner to listen to
The word mibōjin originally referred to a woman who had lost her husband.
It’s a term that isn’t used much these days, but it was originally used to refer to oneself, and it has appeared in various contexts—such as drama and movie titles, as well as song lyrics.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs we hope will be heard by those who have lost a beloved partner: women who have lost their husbands, men who have lost their wives, or anyone who has lost someone dear to them.
We’ve gathered love songs that express feelings for a loved one who has departed for heaven, as well as songs that convey messages from those who have passed on.
Please listen while thinking of your special someone.
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Songs I Want People Who Have Lost a Beloved Partner to Listen To (71–80)
Heaven PhoneIshizaki Hyuui
Heui Ishizaki’s song “Tengoku Denwa” (Heaven’s Phone) is included on his third album, “Kabin no Hana,” released in 2016.
The lyrics, which sing about how a sense of incompleteness remains even after many years when you lose someone precious, are very heartbreaking.
Even so, it also expresses that “you are always in my heart,” making “Tengoku Denwa” a recommended song for those who have lost a partner and are filled with a sense of loss.
If listening to this song brings back memories of your partner, it might make you feel a little warmer.
Hide-and-seekRADWIMPS
Through the childhood game everyone once played—hide-and-seek—this RADWIMPS song gently depicts parting from someone dear.
The quiet tones of piano and strings resonate as if to stay close to the hearts of those who have lost a loved one.
It carefully expresses the bewilderment and sense of loss toward someone who suddenly disappeared, the guilt of forgetting, and the struggle between that and the reality of having to move forward.
Written as the theme song for the NHK General drama special “Anata no Soba de Ashita ga Warau,” broadcast on March 6, 2021, marking ten years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, it was included on the album “2+0+2+1+3+1+1 = 10 years 10 songs.” This piece will deeply resonate not only with those who lost loved ones in the disaster, but with anyone who has experienced parting from someone important in any form.
threadNakajima Miyuki
A signature work by Miyuki Nakajima that likens the encounters and bonds in life to the warp and weft of a delicate woven fabric.
The lyrics, which warmly portray people leaning on and supporting one another, evoke deep empathy in listeners.
Released in October 1992 as a track on the album “EAST ASIA,” the song drew major attention when it was chosen in 1998 as the theme for the TBS drama “March of the Saints.” In 2016, its universal message and beautiful melody were highly acclaimed, earning it the JASRAC Gold Award.
It has continued to be loved across generations, inspiring a film of the same name in 2020.
Expressing gratitude to those who have departed while gently embracing the hearts of those left behind, it is a piece that resonates deeply at funerals and memorials.
Winter is nearchiaki naomi
This was when Chiaki Naomi was around 41 years old.
In 1978, she married Eiji Shishido, the younger brother of actor Jo Shishido, and was enjoying a fulfilling career as a singer.
Her husband, Go, told her, “You don’t have to force yourself to sing anymore,” and the two of them opened their own agency, choosing work that matched Chiaki’s wishes.
I’m sure she wouldn’t be able to sing this song now.
My last dayYu-anesu
A heartwarming, jewel-like ballad born from the experience of facing the death of a loved one.
This is a song by Yourness that portrays complex feelings toward a mother who was in mortal danger, told from the perspective of the one approaching death.
Its gentle compassion for those left behind, and the wish to be forgiven for one final selfishness, resonate deeply alongside a clear, translucent melody.
The track was recorded in December 2021 as the closing song of the album “6 case.” In the music video, animator AOYAMA weaves a quiet tale of farewell through beautiful animation.
It will kindle a warm light in the hearts of those who have faced a sudden parting, or who feel the preciousness of time with someone dear.
To You Above the CloudsKyūshūdan
“Kumo no Ue no Kimi to” is a song by Kyushu-O, a singer-songwriter from Nagasaki Prefecture.
It was included on his indie mini-album “Koiga Ore desubai,” which held the top spot on the Oricon Indies Chart for five consecutive weeks.
The track was later re-recorded for his major-label debut album “HB,” and in 2009 a sequel titled “Kumo no Ue no Kimi to epilogue” was released as a single.
Rich with the reggae-influenced charm that defines Kyushu-O, it’s a breakup song whose overall vibe is actually upbeat.
When you’re going through tough and painful times, try listening to “Kumo no Ue no Kimi to” to help lift your spirits, even just a little.
lamplightYuga
A supreme track whose translucent vocals and gentle melody nestle close to the heart.
It’s a warm song that gently wraps the bond with someone special and the feelings you have for them, and as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “My Wife Is a Grade Schooler,” it deeply moved many listeners.
Released by Yuga in January 2022, this piece was created with the thought that “no one is ever truly alone.” This gem of a ballad, which sings of deep love for someone dear and how their presence becomes a light in one’s heart, is perfect for reflecting calmly on someone important to you.