[August Songs] Carefully selected masterpieces, classics, and the latest hits you’ll want to listen to in midsummer!
What kind of songs do you want to listen to in August? Upbeat tracks that get you hyped? Or perhaps tender, heart-wrenching ballads? In this article, we’ve gathered popular songs that are perfect for August.
From tunes themed around summer staples like the beach and fireworks to love songs and youth anthems, these are all classics that elevate the summer mood.
Whether it’s for karaoke, a drive, or a barbecue, find the perfect song to match the scene where you want to enjoy music!
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[August Songs] A curated selection of masterpieces, classics, and the latest hits perfect for midsummer listening! (121–130)
Sunshine GirlChe’Nelle
Released in 2011, Che’Nelle’s “Sunshine Girl” is a bright and cute number that perfectly captures a summer vibe.
It’s an English cover of moumoon’s original song, and it evokes a breezy atmosphere, like taking a fun stroll under the radiant sun.
With its upbeat, lively tempo, this track is great for any occasion—singing at karaoke, or as background music for a drive or a barbecue.
Her sexy yet cute vocals and the uplifting melody are sure to add color to your joyful summer memories.
The Slope in AugustFischer’s
This is a perfect summer track sung by Ndaho and Peketan from the popular YouTuber group Fischer’s.
With lyrics themed around youth and summer memories, it’s sure to tug at your heartstrings.
Released in October 2019, the song vividly captures adventures under the sun and the bonds of friendship.
It’s a fast-paced, refreshing tune that makes you want to go for a drive in the summer sunlight—highly recommended for those who want to make memories with friends or fully enjoy the summer.
I Think I’m FallingKOHH
Kicking back at a tropical resort with someone you love… it’s the dream, isn’t it? This is a track released digitally in 2019 by KOHH, a hip-hop MC from Tokyo.
As you listen to the sound that conjures up images of glittering summer sunlight and a blue ocean, you’ll find yourself naturally slipping into relaxation mode.
How about playing it as background music when you’re spending time alone with your partner?
How-toMrs. GREEN APPLE
Many people probably take advantage of the August summer vacation to go on trips, right? For those of you like that, I recommend listening to Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s “How-to.” It was used as a commercial song for the airline AirAsia, and the music video features overseas scenery and airplane footage.
Just watching it makes you want to travel somewhere far away, doesn’t it?
[August Songs] Carefully selected masterpieces, classics, and the latest hits you’ll want to listen to in midsummer! (131–140)
Stand Out Fit InONE OK ROCK
A song released in November 2018 by ONE OK ROCK, who have now expanded their activities on a global scale.
The title “Stand Out Fit In” literally places side by side two opposing phrases: ‘stand out’ and ‘fit in.’ Set to a danceable beat, it’s a track packed with a strong message that empowers listeners to face their daily struggles and conflicts.
Roco LotionORANGE RANGE
A representative song by ORANGE RANGE, a rock band from Okinawa, it’s one of the works that cemented their image as a summer band.
With a straightforward, high-energy band sound, it conjures up the image of people determined to enjoy the sweltering summer to the fullest.
The lyrics, rendered in light, catchy phrasing, are also striking, conveying blue summer skies and the seaside, and the carefree, festive mood there.
It’s a track that seems to help make a hot summer more fun, expressing pure enjoyment at full throttle.
Paradise BabyRIP SLYME
This is a track by the hip-hop group RIP SLYME that vividly evokes a hot summer beach and the people reveling there.
Within a beat-forward hip-hop sound, acoustic tones are woven in, giving it a breezy lightness.
The lyrics paint the scene of a summer shoreline and carefree partygoers, conveying the heat and fun in a straightforward way.
The sound of the words themselves is a major feature, further amplifying the sense of fun.