A roundup of songs themed around airplanes! From timeless classics to nostalgic tunes, we’ve picked a wide range.
When you think of songs about airplanes, what comes to mind? You might recall two or three, but not many people can think of more than that.
Come to think of it, there really aren’t that many airplane-themed songs.
Still, this time we’re also introducing hidden gems that will make you say, “Ah! Now that you mention it, that really is an airplane song!” A must-see for anyone who loves fresh, breezy melodies!
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A playlist of airplane-themed songs: timeless tracks that pair perfectly with the sky (1–10)
RIDE ON TIMEYamashita Tatsuro
Tatsuro Yamashita’s smash hit “Ride on Time.” It’s also famous as the theme song for TBS’s popular drama GOOD LUCK!!.
In Japanese, the phrase “Ride on Time” means “Don’t miss the ride.” It really feels like a title made for a song about airplanes! As for “Ride on Time,” it was actually released in 1980.
Maybe because of the drama’s image, many people might have thought it was a song from the 2000s.
Perhaps that’s because Yamashita’s sound was a step or two ahead of its time.
It’s a timeless classic that still hasn’t faded.
Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB
Romantic Flight,” which was included on the 1987 album KOMEGUNY.
In fact, besides the band Kome Kome Club who perform it, the guitarist Char was also involved in creating the song.
It became instantly famous when it was used in a JAL commercial in 1990, leading to its re-release as a single.
The melody of “Romantic Flight” is incredibly catchy, so even younger generations have probably heard it! Be sure to check it out!
airplaneaiko
“Airplane,” included on Aiko’s 2001 album “Natsufuku” (“Summer Clothes”), is a captivating track marked by her instantly recognizable, distinctive sound.
The song was written shortly after Aiko moved to Tokyo.
In the lyrics, the crane symbolizes an airplane.
Although “Airplane” is an album track, it also has a music video.
If you’re interested, be sure to check out the video as well!
How-toMrs. GREEN APPLE
This is a song that carries the message: “If I could fly, I’d surely go to see you.” It’s by the rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, known for “Aoi to Natsu” and “Boku no Koto,” and was included on their 2019 single “Romanticism.” It was featured in a commercial for AirAsia.
The powerful, liberating sound and lyrics that make you want to go see the person you miss lift your spirits, don’t they? Give it a listen when you’re flying.
contrailArai Yumi
Yumi Arai’s classic song “Hikoukigumo.” It’s famous for being used as the theme song for Studio Ghibli’s popular film “The Wind Rises.” Many people may think it was written recently, but in fact it was included on her first album, released in 1974.
The sound feels remarkably fresh for something released in 1974.
The single that was distributed in limited release in 2013 features artwork from “The Wind Rises” on its jacket.
Be sure to check it out!
A Man’s RunwayCRAZY KEN BAND
Crazy Ken Band, also known as the top sound creators in the East, craft a uniquely distinctive style by blending enka with R&B and neo-soul flavors.
Their classic “Otoko no Kassōro” (“A Man’s Runway”) stands out with a sound that unleashes their individuality.
Songs with this kind of sound often feature suave, debonair lyrics, but “Otoko no Kassōro” deliberately goes for witty, humorous lines instead.
That kind of taste is top-notch, too.
Be sure to check it out!
Delusional FlightTRIPLANE
TRIPLANE is a four-piece rock band whose name means “an airplane with three wings,” expressing their wish to soar high.
Their song “Mousou Hikou,” included on their 11th album, “Yojigen Hikou,” was selected as the weather theme for NTV’s NNN Straight News.
The lyrics evoke the image of pressing on toward a dream even at great personal cost, paralleling a journey aboard an airplane traversing a vast sky.
It’s a sprightly yet subtly sentimental pop tune, whose rapidly shifting arrangement feels like a reflection of life itself.
