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.
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Songs I want people who have lost a beloved partner to listen to (11–20)
planetariumOtsuka Ai
Ai Otsuka’s song “Planetarium” is her 10th single, released in 2005.
It was used as an insert song in the drama “Boys Over Flowers” starring Mao Inoue, and it reached No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
It’s a masterpiece that beautifully captures the bittersweet feeling of recalling happier times after a breakup.
Right after losing a partner, your heart may be filled with sadness, but try calming yourself by listening to “Planetarium” and immersing yourself in your memories together.
Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi
“Sen no Kaze ni Natte,” which became a huge hit and a hot topic in 2007, is the debut single by tenor singer Masafumi Akikawa.
It was released in 2006 and gradually gained popularity, reaching number one on the Oricon Singles Chart in 2007.
The lyrics of “Sen no Kaze ni Natte” are based on an American poem said to have been written for a friend who lost their mother.
Akikawa’s assured vocals, honed in classical voice training, and the lyrics written from the perspective of the deceased make it a masterpiece that resonates deeply with listeners.
I want to see you.yuzu
“Aitai” is Yuzu’s 27th single, released in 2009.
Chosen as the theme song for the NHK drama “Ghost Friends,” it reached No.
3 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
The song was written and composed by Yujin Kitagawa as a dedication to his father, who passed away in 2008.
The lyrics, which express the longing to “see a loved one who has passed away just one more time,” grow more heartrending the more you listen.
When you’re overwhelmed by grief after losing a partner, try listening to “Aitai” while thinking of them.
FlowerORANGE RANGE
Hana, sung by ORANGE RANGE, is their 8th single, released in 2004.
It debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart and became the band’s first million-seller.
The song was used as the theme for the film Be with You, starring Yuko Takeuchi and Shido Nakamura, which tells the story of a husband who lost his wife, the mysterious reappearance of that wife, and their child.
The lyrics, which sing of “miracles,” resonate with the film’s content and evoke a sense of love, so be sure to listen to it together with the movie!
A world without you is heartbreaking.CHIHIRO
Even as time passes, this song portrays the surge of sorrow that wells up when you recall memories of someone dear.
Because it’s based on CHIHIRO’s real experience of losing someone important, the expression of grief feels strikingly authentic.
With a piano-centered, heartrending sound, it vividly conveys the ache of feelings that can no longer reach their destination and the way sadness grows within the heart.
Another key point is that the remembered scenes are from ordinary, everyday life, which strongly underscores the pain of being unable to do even the simplest things anymore.
Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana
Hanahana is a female duo with beautifully blended harmonies.
“Goodbye, My Beloved” was released in 2000 and served as the theme song for the drama Oyaji.
I think it’s incredibly hard even to accept the fact that someone you love has passed away.
This song expresses the sorrow and pain of losing someone dear.
The lyrics are simple, portraying unforgettable feelings for a beloved person, and they gently accompany a heart that cannot easily accept the reality.
Because the feelings are expressed so directly, listening to the song can be healing.
Songs I want people who have lost a beloved partner to listen to (21–30)
Beyond this starry skyMayo Okamoto
Mayu Okamoto’s “Aitai” is a song that gently supports the painful feelings you experience when your beloved partner departs for heaven.
Released in 1999, it was created to encourage a fan who had actually lost their dearest partner.
The melody is slow and soothing, and the lyrics warmly accept the honest, tearful emotions you feel right now.
By the time the song ends, it leaves you with a comforting sense that “I’ll surely be able to look forward again.” It’s a highly recommended track.