[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 (81–90)
1096Cody Rī (Ri)
When I feel the spring breeze, my heart races at the thought of a fresh start.
That feeling is captured in a song by Cody・Lee (李).
Released in June 2024, the track is a true-to-life youth anthem born from the experience of dropping out of high school.
The lyrics, packed with three years’ worth of memories, portray anxiety, regret, and encounters with important people.
The phrase “You don’t have to push yourself” is one that has surely saved many—and will resonate with countless listeners.
It’s a song for those beginning a new chapter or hoping to face their past selves.
Why not listen to it alongside the gentle warmth of spring?
cherry blossomDA PUMP
DA PUMP made a comeback by releasing “U.S.A.” in 2018.
This is their cherry-blossom-themed song released in 2019.
With a cool sound that overturns the typical image of sakura songs, watching the music video makes you want to copy the dance moves.
The melody is sprinkled with traditional Japanese flavors here and there, evoking scenes of cherry blossoms.
Starting lineFLOWER FLOWER
A song that evokes the fresh beginnings of spring has arrived.
Released by FLOWER FLOWER in November 2014, this track sings about life’s turning points and the courage to make a new start.
yui’s resonant vocals are perfect for the spring season, when anxiety and anticipation mingle.
Included on the album “Mi,” the song portrays the strength to navigate life’s path and overcome sorrow, gently encouraging those embarking on a new chapter.
Its lyrics convey a refreshing clarity, like the calm after a cold rain, and are sure to comfort listeners’ hearts.
It’s a must-hear for anyone determined to do their best in a new environment.
One-room DiscoPerfume
This is Perfume’s ninth single, which melodiously portrays the feelings of a young person starting to live alone in a studio apartment.
The lyrics, interweaving the mixed emotions of hope and anxiety with light and shadow symbolizing the beginning of a new life, leave a strong impression.
The arrangement, colored by refreshing electronic sounds, is wonderful as well, gently embracing the feelings everyone experiences at least once when embarking on a new chapter.
Released in March 2009, it was an ambitious work that earned Perfume their first No.
1 on the singles chart.
It was also included on the album “⊿” and performed at the 60th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s a springtime anthem that resonates as a supportive song for those starting to live on their own or feeling the butterflies of a new life.
Days of LemonWurtS
This is a song that evokes the breath of spring.
Included on WurtS’s digital EP released in March 2021, it created a big buzz on social media, with over 200,000 views on YouTube.
The lyrics express both the anxiety and hope of jumping into a new environment, making it perfect for anyone starting a new chapter in April.
Its refreshing melody and a vocal delivery that blends brightness with poignancy will resonate with listeners.
It’s a highly recommended track for those about to take a new step forward in the spring breeze.
Be sure to give it a listen during cherry blossom season.
to blossom; to bloom (literally: flowers smiling). Often used poetically to describe flowers blooming or a gentle, smiling expression like a flower.sumi ka
This song features a light, airy melody that evokes the arrival of spring.
Released in March 2022, it was created as the first installment of the co-creation project by the music SNS app “nana” and the music creator collective “Co-Writing Farm.” Sumika’s clear, translucent vocals seem to carry the warmth of spring.
The lyrics convey the importance of living true to yourself, making it perfect for the start of a new season.
It’s a song we hope those beginning a new chapter in life or gearing up to take on a challenge will listen to.
Please give it a listen while feeling the spring breeze.
[Spring Songs] Masterpieces to listen to in April. Classic tracks that color the month of April (91–100)
RELOADING CITYMononkuru
Mononkul’s “RELOADING CITY” feels like it’s cheering on a fresh start from April.
It’s included on the album of the same name, and the word “April” even appears in the lyrics.
Set to a stylish melody, the lyrics give you a boost with a sense of hope for a future you can reshape in any way.
April, brimming with newness and unfinished things, might offer hints from all kinds of moments to carve out your own future.
Precisely because April is filled with an air of hope, why not feel that anticipation for what’s ahead through this song?
