A song I want people who have lost a beloved partner to listen to

Keyboard playerSAKI
I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

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.

Songs I want people who have lost a beloved partner to listen to (61–70)

Lostyama

yama『Lost』MV

Lostyama

A delicate, heartrending ballad by yama that tenderly reflects the feelings of a protagonist who has experienced parting with someone dear.

With a clear, translucent voice, it gently embraces a heart-rending sense of loss and a regret that never fades.

Released in August 2022, the song was featured as an insert track in the film “The Lines That Define Me.” It is also included on yama’s album “Versus the night,” and is cherished as a piece that stands beside anyone who has faced a profound loss in life.

This is a song that quietly stays close to those trying to move forward while bearing sadness, and to those who have lost someone precious and closed their hearts.

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swanyuzu

Hakuchou

swanyuzu

This is a Yuzu song that gracefully and poignantly portrays a final farewell with a loved one.

Accompanied by warm, acoustic tones, it carefully weaves the profound sorrow of those left behind and their process of acceptance.

Included on the album “1 ~ONE~,” released in September 2004, the piece has been highly praised as a work that reflects Yuzu’s musical maturity.

It is a song that gently stays close to the hearts of those who have suddenly lost someone dear or are carrying a deep sense of loss.

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Heaven PhoneIshizaki Hyuui

[Kibayashi Cover] Heaven Telephone / Huwie Ishizaki

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.

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tearsSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「tears」

tearsSEKAI NO OWARI

A soul-stirring, gem-like ballad from SEKAI NO OWARI that delicately portrays the aching sorrow of losing a dear friend.

It carefully traces the journey of two people who, despite an unfavorable first impression of each other, grow into irreplaceable “brothers.” The questions addressed to heaven carry both the heartbreak of longing for a reunion and gratitude for the days they shared, leaving a powerful impact on listeners.

Released in July 2021, the song is included on the album “scent of memory” and was chosen as the theme song for SEKAI NO OWARI’s first large-scale exhibition, THE SECRET HOUSE.

A resonant track that offers comfort to anyone who has experienced parting with someone important.

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Once moreTani Yuuki

Once Again – Tani Yuuki [MV]

Once moreTani Yuuki

A heart-stirring, gem-like ballad imbued with a powerful desire to reclaim a lost love.

Tani Yuuki’s gentle vocals and the warm, tender melody further highlight the feelings toward someone precious.

Released in September 2022, the song was well received on streaming charts, and its music video—featuring grand CG visuals themed around cells—also drew attention.

Its message resonates: overcoming the loneliness and anxiety everyone can relate to, joining hands, and opening a path to the future together.

It’s a perfect track for those who want to face memories of a loved one and the emotions that follow a farewell.

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