Masterpieces to listen to on a cloudy day
There are countless songs that perfectly suit clear blue skies, unending rain, or swirling snow, but surprisingly, it’s hard to find ones that fit a cloudy day.
Here’s a playlist that matches that overcast, not-quite-clear, not-quite-sunny, but comfortably mild kind of weather.
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- Songs that put you in a calm mood. Classic and popular Japanese tracks.
Masterpieces to Listen to on Cloudy Days (11–20)
TelepathyRitoru Burū Bokkusu
It’s the opening theme of Danball Senki W—a cool, upbeat track with a slightly wistful mood.
Its refreshing tone brings a brightness that blows away the gloom of a cloudy day.
The lyrics soothe the small loneliness that often comes with overcast days, making you feel connected with everyone no matter where you are.
Miracle Colorful Carnival!!Kosakada Tomoka, Ryuzaki Sakuno, Tachibana An
This is a heroine character song from The Prince of Tennis.
Its cute, poppy style and positive, girly lyrics are uplifting.
It’s the kind of song you want to play while shopping on a cloudy day to boost your mood.
Just listening to it puts you in a fun, happy state.
cloudy skyDOES
I think this is exactly the kind of song you want to listen to on a cloudy day.
The blend of a slightly traditional Japanese flavor with a raw, rippingly cool guitar is fantastic.
I believe it’s one of the more popular songs by DOES.
It’s also well known for being the theme song of the anime Gintama.
Rainy Driverimase
A track that captures shifting emotions along with the view that opens up beyond the Shuto Expressway.
As the rain begins to fall, a subtle shadow creeps into their relationship.
That ambiguous sense of distance is strikingly conveyed through the clear vocals and urban pop sound.
Raindrops seen from the car window slipping between buildings, the cold, resonant patter of rain—such moments rise up like scenes from a film.
Perfect for a rainy-day drive, or whenever you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood.
Don’t Wanna LieB’z
It’s a song with a cool rock flavor and a beautiful melody that somehow feels perfect for a cloudy day.
The tempo picks up in the second half, growing more grand and expansive.
When you listen on a cloudy day, it lets you soak in that unique cloudy-day atmosphere while still lifting your spirits.
The lyrics make you feel like being honest with yourself and giving your best.
It’s an incredibly cool classic—I highly recommend it.
Serious Bomber!!Berryz Kobo
It’s a bright, high-energy “summer song.” The irresistibly positive lyrics and bursting fun vibe are its charm, and it’s the kind of track you’ll want to play on purpose on a cloudy day to lift your mood.
As you listen, its pop atmosphere blows away worries and hazy feelings—highly recommended.
Masterpieces to Listen to on a Cloudy Day (21–30)
Welcome to the festival of loveCOLORS
It’s the main theme song for the game Inazuma Eleven GO Galaxy, memorable for its intense rock sound and lyrics that are almost overly positive about love.
The melody feels like dashing through a storm—it’s a really cool song.
Just listening to it lifts your spirits, making it perfect for days when your mood tends to dip, like on cloudy days.