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

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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 Lost a Beloved Partner to Listen To (81–90)

Say it.Yorushika

Yorushika – Say It. (Music Video)

Say it.Yorushika

A song that delicately portrays the feelings of parting with someone dear.

Woven into its bright melody line are deep sorrow and a sense of loss.

The protagonist’s inability to accept reality is depicted alongside a tender, compassionate longing for the other person, interlacing natural imagery to create a world that evokes empathy.

Included on the album “Natsukusa ga Jama o Suru,” released in June 2017, this piece resonated with many for its piercing expressiveness and beautiful melody, and its music video surpassed 100 million views in July 2021.

It will surely offer gentle comfort to those who have lost someone precious or carry feelings too deep for words.

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To You Above the CloudsKyūshūdan

Kyushu Man / To You Above the Clouds

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.

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Thank you for meeting me.Kawakita Kimiko

Kimiko Kawakita “Thank You for Meeting You” [Melody Records] Official Music Video

Thank you for meeting me.Kawakita Kimiko

Kimiko Kawakita’s singing tenderly embraces the hearts of those who have lost a loved one, leaving a deep impression.

Released in January 2024, this gem of a song expresses profound love and gratitude for her late husband.

Its gentle, wistful lyrics and resonant melody awaken listeners’ cherished memories.

Kawakita’s warm voice feels like a message from heaven, soothing those in grief and giving them the courage to look forward.

It’s a song we hope anyone mourning the loss of someone dear will listen to.

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In conclusion

We’ve compiled a comprehensive selection of songs we hope those who have lost a beloved partner will listen to.

From love songs that express feelings for someone who has passed away to tracks that feel like messages from a cherished person who is no longer with us, there were many songs that bring a loved one to mind.

Find the song that matches your feelings and take your time listening.