[Spring Songs] Masterpieces to Listen to in April: Classic Tracks that Color the Month
When April comes, the weather turns warm and springlike, and we get to see beautiful cherry blossom scenery, don’t we? For those starting a new chapter or a new school term, you’re probably feeling a mix of nerves and a flutter of excitement, right? In this article, we’ll introduce a slew of songs perfect for listening to in April! We’ve picked a wide range—from pep songs ideal for a fresh start to tracks that sing about cherry blossoms.
Fill your days with music brimming with spring vibes and have a wonderful spring.
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[Spring Songs] Masterpieces to listen to in April. Classic tracks that color the month of April (61–70)
Morning of the BeginningOfisharu Higedan Dism
A song I recommend for April is Official HIGE DANDism’s “Hajimari no Asa” (“Morning of Beginnings”).
It’s included on their 2017 album “Report,” released when they were still active as an indie band before their major debut.
Just hearing the intro—bursting with the excitement that something new is about to start—lifts your spirits.
The thrill of anticipation comes through in each sound, coalescing into a refreshing melody.
It’s an energetic rock number aimed at people starting a new chapter in April.
dandelionBUMP OF CHICKEN
Dandelion, included as the final track on BUMP OF CHICKEN’s major-label debut album Jupiter released in 2002.
“Dandelion” refers to the flower, said to be named after its appearance, and this song portrays both a lion and a dandelion.
It’s a number that grips the heart with the lion’s strength, the loneliness and inner emotions that come with that strength, and the striking contrast between the lion’s solitude and the dandelion—like a spring flower and a symbol of brightness.
Robinsonsupittsu
Known as a classic song about spring, this is one of Spitz’s signature tracks.
The bittersweetness and anxiety that arrive with the start of a new season are universal emotions everyone has felt at least once.
Lyrics depicting the protagonist’s longing love and a special world for just the two of them seep into the heart, carried by a clear, translucent melody.
Released in April 1995, it sold over 1.62 million copies.
It was also included on the album “Honey” (Hachimitsu) and won the Excellence Award at the 37th Japan Record Awards.
It’s a recommended song when you want to look back on memories of your youth or reflect on relationships with those dear to you.
Child of SakuraKa Fu & Seikai
KAFU & Seikai’s “Sakura no Ko” dramatically depicts cherry blossoms from the moment they bloom to when they fall.
Released in 2022, the song was produced by Vocaloid producer Kanzaki Iori.
The beautifully heartrending story, which portrays the fleeting cherry blossoms as if they were people, draws you deeper into its world the more you listen.
Many listeners have likely felt that same bittersweet emotion toward cherry blossoms that can only be seen for a limited time, just like in this song.
It makes you want to etch the short-lived sight of the blossoms firmly into your memory.
Come Again8LOOM
A limited-time, seven-member boy group born from a drama, 8LOOM.
The idol group that appears in the drama “You’ll Be a Flower” starring Tsubasa Honda is active in real life, and the song they released is “Come Again.” The keyword “flower,” evoked by both the drama’s title and the group’s name, runs throughout.
The lyrics liken a flower blooming to a person’s success and their resolve to face life’s hardships.
Spring is a season when many people take on new challenges and work hard in new places.
This is a track that can stay close to the hearts of those people.
cherry blossomKetsumeishi
Ketsumeishi’s 11th single.
Despite not being tied in with a TV drama or commercial, it became a major hit, selling 210,000 copies.
In Oricon’s year-long single sales rankings, it narrowly missed first place and came in second.
As Ketsumeishi’s biggest hit single and a classic themed around “sakura” (cherry blossoms), it remains popular today.
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s a heartwarming song you’ll want to listen to when cherry blossom petals are dancing in the air.
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s delicate vocals gently embrace the loneliness of graduation and parting, as well as the hope for a new beginning.
The track appeared as a B-side to the single “Love me, Love you,” released in February 2018, and was also featured in a Suntory “Craft Boss” commercial.
Its melody and lyrics, which capture the melancholy and poignancy that come with the arrival of spring, leave a strong impression, making it a perfect listen during graduation and school entrance ceremony season.
It’s a song that will resonate with those wanting to reminisce about their youth and those feeling anxious about starting a new chapter in life.