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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 masterpieces (121–130)

Goodbye Busyuzu

Goodbye Bus / Yuzu (Cover)
Goodbye Busyuzu

At the start of spring, hope and anxiety mingle.

This song is there to stay close to those feelings.

Released by Yuzu in March 1999, it’s a moving piece that portrays farewells and new encounters.

Its gentle melody and heartfelt lyrics give listeners a push forward.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear at life’s turning points, like graduation or entrance ceremonies.

Created during their days as street performers, it’s filled with the warmth that could be called Yuzu’s roots.

For anyone uneasy about a new chapter, it’s sure to give you courage.

Even if we forget springaibii karaa

Ivy Color [Even If We Forget Spring] Music Video
Even if we forget springaibii karaa

This song, “Even If We Forget Spring,” has a fresh, quintessentially youthful feel, and it seems like it could bring back, in vivid images, those casual yet unforgettable moments from our student days.

With a breezy voice and melody that evoke the lightness of spring, it’s a track that powerfully heightens the emotions and sentiment of graduation.

Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki

Angela Aki “Letter ~Dear You, Fifteen~” Official Music Video (HD)
Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki

A smash hit by Angela Aki, an artist whose distinctive singing voice and exceptional musical sensibility have won support across generations.

Filled with a message to one’s future self, this song is a moving recommendation for the spring school-admission season.

When spring is overkepura

Kepla / After Spring Passes (MUSIC VIDEO)
When spring is overkepura

This song gently portrays the feelings of people who are about to open a new page with the beginning of spring.

Released by Kepla in July 2021, it embraces listeners with melodies sprinkled with the sweet and bittersweet flavors of youth.

It speaks of faint memories spun through passing seasons and the sense of anticipation for the future, conveying a desire to treasure this moment forever.

The track is included on the album “Days of Youth.” Captivating the hearts of many young listeners, this Kepla piece is sure to remain a beloved spring song for years to come.

It’s the perfect track for those who want to make wonderful memories with friends during the season when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom!

[Spring Songs] Moving tracks to hear in April: Tear-jerking spring masterpieces (131–140)

cherry blossomKobukuro

A massive hit by Kobukuro, an artist whose powerful vocals and exceptional musical sensibility continue to inspire listeners across generations.

This ballad, filled with unwavering feelings for someone unforgettable, is a moving song perfect for the spring graduation season.

Graduation Photohaifaisetto

Hi-Fi Set “Graduation Photo” 1975
Graduation Photohaifaisetto

One of the songs that comes to mind when spring arrives.

Looking back at those days as you flip through your graduation photos—you often don’t realize what youth really is until it’s gone.

The events you remember, the people you recall, each one is a page of youth.

The harmonies by Hi-Fi Set are beautiful, too.

The version sung by Yumi Matsutoya is also hugely popular.

to clear up (weather)Yorushika

A Yorushika song that evokes the arrival of spring.

Released in January 2024 as the opening theme for the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, it features a melody that touches the heart and poetic lyrics.

The line “Even the incessant rain is clear above the clouds” carries a message of hope that any hardship can be overcome.

It’s perfect for those facing new beginnings like graduation or starting school.

On those moments when spring’s warmth makes your heart dance, taking a walk while listening to this song is highly recommended.