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 (21–30)
That person’s letterRimi Natsukawa・Kousetsu Minami
This song was produced in 1978, during the Kaguya-hime era.
Although the heyday of folk songs had already passed, it still appeals to society by turning a sad incident that occurred during wartime into a song.
A husband who was supposed to be at the front returns home… but in the end, a cruel truth awaits.
Let’s go home.Fuji Kaze
A masterpiece by Fujii Kaze that gently depicts the boundary between life and death.
Closing out the album HELP EVER HURT NEVER, this work was released in May 2020.
With abstract, poetic language, it weaves reflections on parting from a loved one and thoughts about the world after one’s own absence.
In the music video, set in Kamisu City, Ibaraki Prefecture, the striking image of walking down a straight road while pushing a sofa on wheels stands out.
Embracing the feelings of trying to move forward while letting go of inner conflict and sorrow, this piece quietly envelops the hearts of those who have lost someone dear.
Songs I Want People Who Have Lost a Beloved Partner to Hear (31–40)
Sleep softly.Fuse Akira
It’s a stylish song with a slightly jazzy feel that only Akira Fuse, with his outstanding vocal ability, could pull off.
The lyrics never explicitly say that the man has died, but from the title “Good Night, Quietly,” it makes you think he may no longer be in this world.
spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota
Tota is an artist whose charm lies in her unadorned, sincere voice.
Since 2022, she has been sharing her music from home in the style known as a bedroom sound creator.
This song, released in 2023, features lyrics that express a wish—and offer encouragement—to live life to the fullest even in times of sadness or hardship, right up to the very end.
It’s curious how being alive can make us conscious of death, but the lyrics, which juxtapose life and death, are thought-provoking.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to while savoring the words carefully.
NonfictionHirai Ken
I’d like to introduce “Nonfiction” as a song that conveys the preciousness of life.
This track was created by Ken Hirai as the theme song for the drama “A Small Giant.” It’s written from the perspective of those left behind, asking the person who has passed away about the meaning of life.
I hope you’ll listen while reflecting on that answer.
Also, be sure to note the overwhelming performance—the relentless drive of the final chorus and the contemporary dance in the music video.
I miss youMasuda Sakae
This lyric sings of the sorrow of losing a loved one in the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Depending on the person, it could be a child or a wife.
When someone loses the one they love, everyone feels the same: they just want to see them one more time, even for a moment—simply, “I want to see you.”
Sunset Steps, ContinuedIshikawa Sayuri
Since this song has “Continuation” in the title, of course there is a first part, and this is a sequel to “Yuyake Dandan.” “Yuyake Dandan” refers to the slope that descends to Yanaka Ginza in Arakawa Ward, Tokyo, and the sunset seen from the top of its stairs is a famous scenic spot.
Set in this warm, close-knit neighborhood, the song depicts the everyday life of a widow who continues to live cheerfully even after losing her husband.