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[Spring Songs] Moving tracks to hear in April: tear-jerking masterpieces of spring
When April arrives, some people are fired up for a new chapter in life, while others are surely still feeling the lingering glow of graduation, setting off on new journeys, or the sadness of parting.
At the start of a new season, a mix of emotions—anxiety, butterflies, excitement—bubbles up, doesn’t it? In this article, I’ll introduce some moving songs that will stay close to your life this April.
Every track has lyrics that sink in and tug at your heartstrings.
These wonderful classics—the encouragement of music—are sure to give you strength!
[Spring Songs] Moving tracks to listen to in April: Tear-jerking spring classics (1–10)
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s “Shunshū,” a song that skillfully portrays the delicate emotions of teenagers, whose feelings sway between loneliness and connection with others during the seasonal shift of spring.
It was released in 2018.
I think everyone has experienced those indescribable feelings, and this moving track expresses them beautifully.
Spring ThiefYorushika
When we see the beautiful cherry blossoms blooming in spring and the petals falling, many of us find old memories resurfacing, don’t we? Yorushika, known for songs like “Just a Sunny Day for You” and “Ghost in a Flower,” released this track “Spring Thief” in 2021, and it’s perfect for moments like that.
Even though the music video features stunning cherry blossoms, the word “sakura” never appears in the lyrics.
And yet, strangely enough, listening to it conjures up an image of cherry trees in full bloom.
It’s a highly recommended song for anyone looking for a beautiful track that suits the spring season!
lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurako
When you see beautiful cherry blossoms, you sometimes feel a certain melancholy, don’t you? Along with that wistfulness come many happy memories of your hometown.
Sakurako Ohara’s “Hirari” is a song that makes you want to recall those memories and use them to get through tough times.
It was chosen as the theme song for the film Cheer☆Dance: The True Story of a High School Girl Who Conquered America with Cheerleading, starring Suzu Hirose.
When a new chapter of life begins, you can suddenly feel homesick or overwhelmed by loneliness—tossed around by all kinds of emotions.
At times like that, why not listen to this song, remember the joyful days you’ve had, and have a good cry to feel refreshed?
spring breezeNEW!Shimizu Shota
A bittersweet yet warm mid-tempo number that evokes the seasonal scent drifting in with the arrival of spring.
Led by the overwhelming vocal prowess and songwriting talent of Shota Shimizu, this piece is said to be the first song he wrote and composed at the age of 16.
A once-mythical masterpiece that had only been performed live until it was included as a bonus track on the best-of album “ALL SINGLES BEST,” released in February 2015.
Set to a piano-centered sound, it paints scenes that bring past loves and memories back to life.
The story, where the pain of parting overlaps with the resolve to move forward, is perfect for those moments when a sudden loneliness creeps in amid the springtime warmth.
Best FriendNEW!Nishino Kana
It’s a heartwarming friendship song that expresses gratitude to a best friend who supports you in both good times and bad, written plainly and straight from the heart.
Released in February 2010 by Kana Nishino—an artist beloved for her cute vocals and relatable lyrics—the single was chosen as the campaign song for NTT Docomo’s “Ganbare Jukensei” (Good Luck, Exam Takers) campaign.
It was later included on the classic, hit-making album “to LOVE.” This track brightens spring events—a season of partings like graduations and moving on to new schools.
How about using it as the BGM for an Instagram Reels video that compiles beautiful cherry blossom scenes and cherished photos, dedicated to a dear friend with whom it may no longer be easy to meet as before, as you both step forward onto a new stage?
Waiting for springWANIMA
Like enduring a harsh winter while waiting for a warm spring, this song carries the message that a day will come when we can overcome hardships.
It’s a track by the rock band WANIMA.
Their appeal lies in the messages woven into their lyrics, delivering gentle, warm words with boundless brightness and straightforward sincerity.
The song was released on short notice after their tour was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it embodies their desire for people to listen to this song filled with encouragement, even if live performances aren’t possible.
Spring personAYANE
This is a ballad that layers deep feelings for a cherished person you can no longer meet with images of spring’s arrival and a starry sky.
Its wistful yet warm melody, together with a core strength that seems to vow a fresh start beyond sorrow, resonates deeply in the heart.
Performed by Ayane, portrayed by Meru Nukumi, the song appears in the 2026 film “The Last Song You Left Behind,” where it was released in advance in February 2026 as an in-film track.
There’s even a story that Shunsuke Michieda, the lead actor, heard the vocals during filming and, beyond acting, was moved to tears naturally.
It’s a song that gives you the courage to step into a new season while holding on to unforgettable memories.
On a spring night when changes in your environment bring confusion or loneliness, why not listen quietly while gazing up at the sky?
On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon
This song is a bittersweet love tune set in spring.
The friendly, conversational lyrics are so characteristic of Aimyon.
As the title suggests, the lyrics paint a beautiful scene of cherry blossoms fluttering down on a spring night, interwoven with the protagonist’s unrequited feelings.
“I don’t know why, but I’m just drawn to you”—that sentiment resonated with many, as it’s something almost everyone has felt.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a spring night while looking at a row of cherry trees.
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN
This is a classic ballad by BUMP OF CHICKEN that delicately portrays the anxiety of whether you can stay friends even when you’re far apart, as well as the feeling of cherishing someone.
The lyrics, written by vocalist Motoo Fujiwara with Nobita—whom he’s been familiar with since childhood—in mind, make it a perfect song for spring, the season of meetings and farewells.
Released as a single in February 2011, the song was written as the theme for the film Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Angel Wings.
It was also the band’s first track to incorporate trumpet, and together with the sweeping strings, it features a stirring, grand sound that truly grips the heart.
When you want to think back on an old friend or reaffirm your bond with someone important, listening to it will surely warm your heart.
GraduationTakahashi Yuu
Singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi, who has won the hearts of many through his street performances, released this, his sixth single, in January 2012.
It was used as the opening theme for TBS’s “CDTV” and as the campaign song for JR East’s “Let’s Wave at the Steam Locomotive!! – Along-the-Line Smile Project.” Created based on messages sent to a radio program, the song affirms not only graduating from school but also setting out from sorrow and anxiety with powerful positivity.
In spring, when many dive into new environments, listening to it when you want to rally yourself may spark the energy to move forward.