[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!
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[Spring Songs] Moving tracks to listen to in April: Tear-jerking spring classics (1–10)
proofNEW!flumpool
A warm ballad by flumpool that teaches us about the bonds with our companions and the importance of the days we spent together.
Released as a single in September 2011, it was created as the required piece for the junior high school division of the 78th NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.
It was also broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta, so many people may have heard it at the time.
The lyrics resonate in the heart, offering the courage to move toward the future even while carrying the sadness of parting.
With certain memories in your heart, why not listen to this classic that gently gives a push to those stepping into a new world, especially in the spring season?
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.
When the fleabanes bloomNEW!Nogizaka 46
This is the 14th single by Nogizaka46, released in March 2016—one you’ll want to listen to under the warm spring sunshine.
Using a small flower blooming bravely by the roadside as its motif, the lyrics beautifully depict scenes of parting and setting off on a journey, resonating deeply with the heart.
The lyrical sound woven by strings and piano evokes both the wistfulness and warmth unique to spring.
Also chosen as the CM song for the online shopping service “sizebook,” this work is known for featuring Mai Fukagawa—then a member—as center for the first and last time, marking her graduation from the group.
Its worldview gently nudges those stepping into a new world, making it perfect for a season when meetings and farewells intersect.
[Spring Songs] Moving tracks to listen to in April: Tear-jerking spring masterpieces (11–20)
Someday, these tearsNEW!Little Glee Monster
Little Glee Monster is known for their emotionally resonant vocals.
The “moving song you’ll want to hear in March” we’re featuring is a classic written as the support song for the 96th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
Its message—that the tears and setbacks you face while chasing your dreams will eventually become badges of honor that support you—truly hits home.
The lyrics, co-written by Junji Ishiwatari and the members, speak to how even frustration can become fuel for the future, and are sure to stir your heart.
Released in December 2017 and included on the album “juice,” this track is recommended not only for students dedicated to their club activities, but also for anyone stepping onto a new stage such as entrance exams or job hunting.
As an anthem that stays close to your anxieties and loneliness and gives you the courage to take your next step, it’s perfect for the spring season—be sure to give it a listen.
Spring is a gradientNEW!Superfly
How about a number that’s perfect for the season when gentle spring sunlight mingles with a touch of anxiety? Shiho Ochi’s soaring vocals from Superfly will stay close to your heart and give you a push forward.
It’s captivating for its warm yet powerful message that affirms the mood swings unique to spring.
The song is included on the album “Heat Wave,” released in May 2023, and was produced as the campaign song for “FM802 × Chuo University ACCESS!” Many listeners were likely encouraged by the melody as it played on the radio.
It has a comforting feel that eases the tension of a new chapter in life.
Try singing it when you’re a little worn out from changes in your environment or when you want to face forward as your true self.
It’s sure to spark energy for tomorrow.
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?
