Since ancient times, people have gazed up at the night sky filled with stars, letting constellations stir countless thoughts and feelings.
From among the many classic songs perfect for a starry night, here are selections themed around stars or related to them.
Alongside romantic and love songs, there are also tracks that evoke bonds and connections in a broader sense.
Whether you’re looking for songs that suit the night, want to find tracks that mention constellations, or need star-themed tunes everyone can enjoy, these are for you.
Be sure to relax and listen while you gaze at the starry sky.
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Masterpieces that sang of the stars. Star songs that resonate with the heart, best heard with the night sky (1–10)
BetelgeuseYuri
This song is a track released in 2021 by the singer-songwriter Yuuri, titled after Betelgeuse, one of the stars that make up the constellation Orion.
By the way, have you ever heard that the starlight we see now actually set out a very long time ago? In the lyrics, the song reflects on the long ages the stars have lived through, allowing us to feel the preciousness of sharing the same moment in time with someone important right now.
The beautiful, ballad-style accompaniment combined with Yuuri’s husky voice makes it all the more moving and emotionally resonant.
shooting starSpitz
It’s a slow-tempo ballad.
How about listening to it on a summer camp night—alone in your room, gazing at the sky from the balcony, or with friends, pillows side by side, watching the shadows cast by candle flames? It would also suit a coastal drive.
starfishELLEGARDEN
An emotional rock tune that sings straight from the heart about wanting to see the one you love.
It’s a track by the rock band ELLEGARDEN, known for producing numerous classics like “Missing” and “Jitterbug,” and it’s included on their third album, Pepperoni Quattro, released in 2004.
Despite its powerful sound, it conjures an image of a beautiful night sky spreading out above you—an immensely grand piece.
Listening to it might make you want to see your friends, lover, or family.
Chungking ExpressUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
This song expresses love that sways like a planet floating in the night sky.
Created by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, it’s included on their album “Ninth Peel,” released in April 2023.
The sound evokes a vast cosmos, and the lyrics, which liken a lovestruck heart to a planet, are striking.
In the music video, performance scenes unfold in a fantastical space filled with galaxies and planets.
It’s a romantic track you’ll want to listen to while gazing up at the stars—perfect BGM for a nighttime drive with someone special.
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Fukumimi’s debut single, released in 1999, became a hot topic thanks to its star-studded collaboration featuring Kyoko, Suga Shikao, and Masayoshi Yamazaki.
It’s a song with the vibe of a love ballad for adults, highlighted by Kyoko’s trendy vocals.
With luxurious harmonies from the all-star vocal lineup, it’s a romantic, moody track perfect for listening under a starry night sky.
Melody of the Starry SkyWonderlands x Showtime
Wonderlands×Showtime is a four-member music unit from the smartphone rhythm game Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat.
Hatsune Miku.
Their fifth single, “Hoshizora no Melody,” released as a double A-side with “88☆彡,” is a track whose brisk piano and airy synths evoke the starry sky suggested by its title.
The lyrics, which suggest the experience of encountering something you feel is truly important in life, are sentimental yet filled with a positive atmosphere.
It’s a cute pop tune with a catchy melody that soothes the heart.
planetariumBUMP OF CHICKEN
It’s a poignant song that overlays the delicate sense of distance with someone you care about onto the stars of a handmade planetarium.
Created by BUMP OF CHICKEN, a rock band that has long been at the forefront of the Japanese music scene, it was released in 2005 as their 10th single.
While the tune feels light and airy, the world of the lyrics and the melody tighten your chest.
If you’ve ever felt, even once in a relationship, that sense of being “so close yet so far,” I think you’ll resonate with this song.