[Spring Songs] Masterpieces to Listen to in April: Classic Tracks that Color the Month

CHE.R.RYYUI

YUI　『CHE.R.RY-short ver.-』

The intro, as if cherry blossom petals were dancing, evokes a sunny day in April.

Waiting for an email from someone you like, not knowing if it will come—lyrics that capture that state of mind resonate with listeners by reflecting everyday life.

Moreover, the vocals, almost like those of a teenager, make the presence of a girl in love feel real and broaden the song’s world.

far; distant; by farGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Haruka

This song became the theme for the movie ROOKIES: Graduation, which was released after the drama became a huge hit.

It’s also a staple graduation song, isn’t it? And not just for graduation—April is when many people start a new life and take a new step forward.

Some leave their hometowns or familiar places to work hard in a new environment.

It’s a song that resonates with those people’s hearts, making them realize the value of the surroundings they once took for granted.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you feel like you’re about to lose heart.

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migratory bird[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

[Alexandros]’s 10th single.

It was featured in a beer company’s commercial and also served as the theme song for the film Akebono.

The track is characterized by its exhilarating, fast-paced sound and a strikingly high-pitched chorus.

It fills you with a bright, positive feeling that makes you want to take off running.

A perfect song for April, a month of new encounters and fresh beginnings.

swallowtail butterflyPorunogurafiti

Pornograffitti 'Swallowtail Butterfly (Short ver.)' / PORNOGRAFFITTI 'Agehachou (Short Ver.)'

Porno Graffitti’s sixth single, released in 2001.

It was used in commercials, and you often hear it on TV programs too.

And this one is quite a tough song to sing at karaoke.

The traveler represents oneself, the swallowtail butterfly is a ray of light, and the traveler chases that hope—so I think it’s a perfect spring song for anyone about to take something on or make a fresh start.

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Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikku

Fujifabric – Sakura Season

Fujifabric’s major-label debut single, released on April 14, 2004.

It’s a song about parting ways after “Sakura no Kisetsu” has ended.

Although it’s a breakup song, the protagonist’s situation and their specific relationship with the person they’re separating from remain unclear to the end, allowing for various interpretations.

The music video is also noteworthy for intentionally avoiding the use of cherry blossoms while evoking the season of cherry blossoms.

March in AprilAwesome City Club

Awesome City Club – April March (Music Video)

In the heart-pounding, exciting month of April, a march melody that matches a walking tempo is perfect! If you want to kick off the new year full of energy, Awesome City Club’s “April March” is highly recommended! It’s included on the album “Awesome City Tracks.” Wrapped in April’s vivid scenery, the glamorous melody makes you feel as if you’re heading out to a parade, filling you with energy! The lyrics, which depict putting on showy makeup like a great actress, seem especially likely to boost women’s motivation.

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Blue Springback number

back number – Aoi Haru (full)

It’s back number’s seventh single and was the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “High School Entrance Exam.” The drama centers on various incidents that unfold at a prestigious prefectural high school, and “Aoi Haru” was newly written by back number after reading the scripts for all the episodes.

It’s a song I especially hope those facing a major challenge will listen to.

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