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 Hear (51–60)
Life full-courseiruka
Along with gratitude to her parents, this song is also the story of Iruka’s own life.
Marrying young, she went on to care for her husband, who developed a serious illness, for over 20 years.
Although she eventually became a widow herself, she never viewed her life with pessimism.
Life has its ups and downs, and this path is surely equal for everyone.
In this world without you.fumika
In the moment when you are enveloped by the sorrow of losing a loved one, it can feel as if the world has stopped.
And yet, strangely, time marches on without mercy: people around you keep laughing, and the birds go on singing.
Released in July 2017, this song poignantly portrays the feelings of a woman who strives to move forward even as she confronts such an absurd reality.
Its lyrics, expressing both the pain of loss and the hope for renewal, will resonate with anyone who has experienced the loss of someone dear.
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 want to see you.sawada chikako
A poignant ballad marked by Chikaco Sawada’s gentle vocals that tenderly embrace the deep sorrow of losing a loved one and the aching hope of reunion.
From beautiful memories with a lover to a sudden parting—and the powerful love that still remains in the heart—are expressed through delicate lyrics and melody.
Released in June 1990, this track was single-cut from the album “I miss you.” It was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Tonight” and in a Nisshin Flour Mills commercial, gradually gaining attention and ultimately becoming a million-seller.
For those who have lost someone precious in life or who hold someone far away in their thoughts, it will surely resonate deeply.
Songs I want people who have lost a beloved partner to listen to (61–70)
cherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaru
A gem of a ballad by Hikaru Utada that gently embraces the hearts of all who have experienced parting with someone precious.
Like cherry blossoms that bloom and fall, it gracefully portrays the transience of life, quietly singing of longing for those we’ve lost and the resolve to keep looking forward and living on.
The simple, piano-centered arrangement highlights the delicate vocals, making this a deeply moving masterpiece.
Released in November 2012 as the theme song for the film Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo, it was later included on the album Fantôme.
For those grieving the loss of someone dear, or striving to move forward from that sense of loss, this song offers profound empathy and gentle comfort.
fireworksNaoko Ken
They’re still lovers who haven’t married yet, but in the lyrics, with the line “I want you to meet my parents,” the two who were living together were leading a life almost like a married couple.
The phrase “a life taken by the rain on the highway” feels so realistic that it becomes almost unreal.
It’s not easy to accept the sudden death of someone you love, is it? Listening to the last voicemail over and over… it’s a deep sorrow.
genealogyTakada Wataru
When you hear the word “genealogy,” you might imagine some complicated family tree, but this is a lyric that gently conveys what it means to be a parent and how precious they are.
Also, Takada-san’s singing—who was active as a folk singer—beautifully evokes the atmosphere of the era.