[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)
Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko
The eighth single, “Akai Sweet Pea,” was released in 1982.
Sweet peas are known as spring flowers, and for many people, even if they don’t know the flower, the word “sweet pea” brings this song to mind.
The lyrics were written by Takashi Matsumoto, and the composition is credited to Keisuke Kudata—actually a pen name of Yumi Matsutoya.
It’s one of Seiko Matsuda’s most popular songs.
The lyrics include words that evoke the feeling of spring.
It’s a classic that poignantly sings of a bittersweet love.
Happinessarashi
Set to a light, upbeat melody, this track radiates the strength to dash toward the future.
Its buoyant rhythm and positive lyrics gently give listeners a push forward.
Released in 2007 as the theme song for the drama “Yamada Taro Monogatari,” it topped the Oricon Weekly Charts.
Perfect for spring when you’re stepping into a new environment or whenever you want to lift your spirits.
It’s sure to wrap you in a refreshing feeling that makes you want to sprint beneath the cherry blossoms.
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.
apple pieRyukku to soine gohan
If you’re looking for a spring song that makes you want to listen as the spring breeze blows, I recommend this one! “Apple Pie,” included on the 2022 album “Shiki” by Ryukku to Soiné Gohan.
The lyrics, written from a male perspective, evoke the everyday life of a sweet, laid-back couple.
You can really feel it was probably written for his girlfriend, and the melody is so easy on the ears.
It’s fluffy yet still pledges eternal love, which is heart-melting.
It’s also easy to sing at karaoke, so it might be nice to perform it for a woman you like or your girlfriend.
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?
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.
[Spring Songs] Masterpieces to listen to in April. Classic tracks that color the month of April (91–100)
Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46
This piece captures the bittersweet feelings of youthful partings, mirrored in the way cherry blossoms fall, delivering a gem of a message that blends freshness and poignancy—perfect for the start of a new school term.
Sakurazaka46’s work wraps you in a warm, moving sensation, as if a single page were filled with precious memories like a graduation album.
Released in February 2023, the song drew attention as Rena Moriya’s first center performance and debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart with 349,000 copies sold.
In this season of new meetings and farewells, its heartfelt lyrics and beautiful melody will resonate with you, gently encouraging you forward.