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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- [Dark Songs] A carefully curated selection of deeply dark tracks and heartbreaking songs that accompany you in tough times
- [Songs to Listen to When You Want to Die] I want to disappear... A song to support you who feel that way
- Masterpieces to listen to at noon: recommended popular songs
- Winter Songs: Classic tracks you want to listen to in winter. Songs you long for during the winter.
- Classic Japanese songs perfect for sunny days: comfortable tracks that match a blue sky.
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- A rainy love song. A love song perfect for a rainy day.
- Classic songs that sing of the sky. Recommended popular tracks that will make you long for the sky.
- A rainy heartbreak song. A collection of bittersweet love songs set against the backdrop of rain.
- Songs that put you in a calm mood. Classic and popular Japanese tracks.
Masterpieces to Listen to on a Cloudy Day (21–30)
hazy spring sky (literally: “flower-clouded” sky; overcast sky during cherry blossom season)Sato Chiaki
Chia Sato’s music is marked by delicate melodies that evoke the air of spring.
She sings gently of lingering attachment to lost love and the wavering heart that tries to move beyond it.
Released digitally in April 2023, this work also serves as an advance single from the album “BUTTERFLY EFFECT.” Its cross-genre sound and the artwork by Motoko Marui are also compelling.
It’s a song I recommend when you feel like soaking in memories under a cloudy sky.
Why not spend a quiet moment accompanied by its pleasantly lingering melody?
ABAYOKishidan
It’s the theme song for the Kamen Rider Ghost movie, a memorable track with a bright, upbeat melody and poignant lyrics centered on parting.
The song matches the slightly lonely atmosphere of a cloudy day, and listening to it made me feel quietly moved yet determined to keep going.
Masterpieces to listen to on a cloudy day (31–40)
AKATSUKIInaba Hiroshi
The first half has a mysterious vibe, but in the latter half it modulates into a cool, hard-hitting rock feel.
The lyrics—about standing up to anything no matter how hurt or defeated you get—are perfect for those gloomy, overcast days.
The overall mood starts out cloudy or rainy, but it feels like the sun breaks through in the chorus.
cutting through the windSexy Zone
It’s a lively, up-tempo ending theme from Nintama Rantarō.
The mysterious, slightly weighty tone meshes with a bright, driving energy that pushes forward, making it a really cool track.
The song’s atmosphere matches a cloudy landscape, and it’s the kind of song that makes you feel, “I’ll do my best even on a cloudy day!”
hikarilol
It’s the theme song from Kamen Rider Heisei Generations—a ballad with a bright, uplifting feel that pursues ideals.
Its calm tone is perfect for a cloudy day, yet the build-up toward the chorus and the gradual increase in brightness make it a beautiful song.
It’s a hopeful track that fills you with a gentle warmth.
Gentle FutureFei Ruun (Kimura Akiko) & Nabana Kinako (Yuuki Aoi)
This is a character song from Inazuma Eleven GO Chrono Stone.
It’s a slightly melancholy yet gentle piece, with lyrics that strikingly set out toward hope.
Even on cloudy, frustrating days, it’s a song that can put you in a kind and calm mood.
The tempo is unexpectedly good, making it easy to listen to.
The Best Daymoumoon
It’s a song by moumoon that seems to capture the fresh atmosphere of early summer, filled with a strong sense of euphoria.
The gentle, breezy, and light sound evokes a soft wind, and the vocals are striking—tender yet grounded.
The lyrics also incorporate words that depict natural scenery, conveying the song’s image directly.
It feels like a track that lets you savor the kindness of nature, sense happiness from it, and carry that feeling outward.
