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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 hear in April: Tear-jerking spring classics (101–110)

Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46

As graduation day gradually approaches, the reality of parting begins to sink in.

This is a song by Sakurazaka46 that captures episodes surrounding graduation and bittersweet moments of youth.

Its powerful sound conveys a sense of moving forward, and the ticking clock at the beginning seems to symbolize the time and memories that have accumulated.

It depicts a youthful, poignant scene in which someone chooses to see off a cherished person without confessing their feelings, in order to support that person’s future.

cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo

Kyōgo Kawaguchi’s “Sakura” evokes images of cherry blossoms fluttering to the ground, doesn’t it? The overall tone feels somewhat sentimental, too.

The way it gradually builds with a slightly dramatic lift toward the chorus might be what makes this song feel so charming.

Cherry blossoms only bloom for a brief moment, which gives them a fleeting, delicate image.

This song perfectly matches that mood!

Sakuraayaka

Ayaka / “Sakura” (from the LIVE DVD & Blu-ray “Acoustic Live Tour 2017–2018 ~3-STAR RAW~”)
Sakuraayaka

This is a song by Ayaka that feels like carefully revisiting memories that resurface every time graduation season comes around.

The gentle, piano-centered sound seems to highlight the calm atmosphere of a graduation ceremony.

It conveys the bittersweet loneliness felt at graduation, while at the same time drawing strength from recalling the people who supported you.

It’s a piece that also expresses unchanging feelings over time and a wish for former friends to be living well.

spring skySuzuki Suzuki

【Graduation】Spring Sky – Suzuki Suzuki【Official Music Video】
spring skySuzuki Suzuki

“Haruzora,” Suzuki Suzuki’s 2022 graduation song that looks back on the many days of youth with deep emotion.

The lyrics express gratitude to the friends who were there through both fun and difficult times, and the wish to stay close even as our paths diverge.

The beautiful harmonies of the brother duo Suzuki Suzuki are sure to bring tears.

How about singing it at karaoke while reminiscing about all the memories you shared with friends? It’s a song that resonates with many who ran full speed through their youth.

No NameASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

A masterpiece that evokes the arrival of spring has been born.

Closing out the album Kimi Tsunagi Five M, known as one of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s signature works, this song carries a simple yet deeply resonant message.

Scattered throughout are powerful words that convey the hope of a new beginning along with the premonition of spring, expanding the literary lyrical world of Masafumi Gotoh.

Released in November 2003, the track has a gentle warmth that seems to give a supportive push to those facing graduation, enrollment, or the start of a new life.

When you want to face forward while feeling the breath of spring, be sure to give it a listen.

[Spring Songs] Moving tracks to listen to in April: Tear-jerking masterpieces of spring (111–120)

March of the PetalsAimer

Aimer “March of the Petals” Starring: Mirei Sasaki (Hinatazaka46) (5th albums “Sun Dance” and “Penny Rain” released on 2019/04/10)
March of the PetalsAimer

Aimer’s “March of the Petals” is a very beautiful song that depicts springtime farewells.

Being with the one you love used to be a given, but with graduation, that normalcy is lost.

It’s filled to the brim with those precious moments and feelings, and I can’t listen without tears.

Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks

This song, a collaboration between singer CHiCO and the creative team HoneyWorks, is a graduation anthem popular among younger generations.

The piano accompaniment evokes classroom scenes and memories just by listening, while CHiCO’s vocals resonate with tender poignancy.

It’s a gentle track, like a sunlit corner of a classroom in spring.