[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 songs to listen to in April. Tear-jerking spring masterpieces (141–150)
Sakura SongTakahashi Yuu
The future I envisioned in my youth.
This song powerfully and beautifully portrays the preciousness of past memories and how, even if the real future turned out a little different, we’re still doing our best to live.
Perhaps everyone feels, at least once, that they’d like to return to the time when they had high hopes for themselves.
Spring is the season when new chapters begin.
Let’s live positively in the present, so we won’t be outdone by the feelings we had back then.
GraduationTakahashi Yuu
“Sotsugyo (Graduation)” by Yu Takahashi is a song themed around setting off on a new journey.
It’s a powerful track that conveys the resolve to graduate from one’s childhood self and grow into an adult.
Takahashi’s soulful vocals resonate deeply.
The song overflows with anguish and the strength to overcome it.
On the Day of Departure
Many of you may have shed tears singing this song at your graduation ceremony.
“Tabidachi no Hi ni” is a choral piece that’s a staple at graduations.
Even if you promise yourself you won’t cry, the moment the intro starts, the tears somehow begin to flow.
Its relaxed tempo and straightforward lyrics are hallmarks of a choral song.
Singing it together at graduation unites everyone’s hearts and fosters a sense of bond.
It may be a bit cliched, but it’s a highly recommended graduation song that’s sure to move you!
Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue
This song is cherished as a graduation anthem that resonates with younger generations.
Set to Hysteric Blue’s characteristically pop-rock sound, it sings of the farewells felt with the arrival of spring and the joy of new beginnings.
Released in January 1999, the track quickly drew attention when it was selected as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Mokugeki! Dokyun.” The lyrics are filled with natural imagery symbolizing the end of winter and the start of spring, treasured memories, and hope for the future.
It’s a perfect song not only for students nearing graduation, but also for anyone stepping into a new environment.
Listening to this piece will surely give you the courage to ride the spring breeze and take a new step forward.
Heralding springyama
While depicting the loneliness and sense of loss in urban life, yama’s music lets you feel the breath of spring that signals a fresh start.
Born from a collaboration with Kujira, this track became a massive hit with over 300 million streams.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to at life’s turning points, like graduation or school entrance ceremonies.
You’re sure to relate to the world woven by yama’s husky vocals and lyrical lyrics.
It’s a recommended track when you need the courage to dive into a new environment!
SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDAL
As the title suggests, this is a song themed around graduation.
It vividly depicts the scenes of the graduation day in great detail, making it a moving, heartwarming track.
It’s perfect to listen to while thinking of friends you’re parting ways with.
It’s also a must-see glimpse of SCANDAL in school uniforms, a look different from who they are now.
When spring comesmiwa
It was released in 2011 as miwa’s fifth single.
Chosen as a tie-in song for NTT Docomo’s “Good Luck, Exam Takers ’10–’11” and “Onward! New Life,” its lyrics incorporate feelings inspired by messages posted on the project’s website.
It’s a song that gives hope for a new life in spring.