[Masterpieces That Sing of Dawn] A curated selection of moving hit songs and hidden gems
Have you ever felt your heart being cleansed at the very moment the sun rises? Music listened to in the clear air of daybreak can reset the lingering haze of the previous day and offer fresh hope for the start of a new one.
In this article, we introduce songs that depict the break of dawn and moving masterpieces that link dawn with a range of emotions.
May you find a track that wraps your heart in the time that shifts from the stillness of dawn to a radiant morning.
- [Morning Songs] Masterpieces themed around morning. Popular songs.
- Masterpieces to listen to in the morning. Special morning songs that give a boost to the start of your day.
- [Night Songs] Classic masterpieces themed around the night. J-POP you’ll want to listen to at nighttime.
- Masterpieces that sing of the stars. Star songs that resonate in the heart, best heard beneath the night sky.
- [For adults too] Youth songs that let you look back on your memories
- [Wake-Up Songs] Energetic and Uplifting! Japanese Pop/J-POP You’ll Want to Hear in the Morning
- Classic Japanese songs perfect for sunny days: comfortable tracks that match a blue sky.
- [Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
- Karaoke songs I want to sing in the morning
- [Sunset Songs] A selection of timeless classics and the latest tracks perfect for listening at dusk
- [Songs to Listen to When You Want to Die] I want to disappear... A song to support you who feel that way
- [Classic and Contemporary Hits] Emotionally Stirring, Heart-Touching Songs
- Masterpieces that sing of tomorrow. Recommended popular songs.
Masterpieces That Sing of Dawn: Carefully Selected Heart-Touching Hit Songs and Hidden Gems (71–80)
Morning MoonCHAGE and ASKA
CHAGE and ASKA’s “Morning Moon” lets you catch a glimpse of that fleeting moment when the morning sun turns into a bewitching light.
Its lyrics and melody evoke the good old 1980s, when night and morning seemed to merge into one, and they sound nostalgic yet fresh even today.
It’s a song that transforms the morning into a mysterious space.
Morning will come againDREAMS COME TRUE
DREAMS COME TRUE’s “Asa ga Mata Kuru” (“Morning Will Come Again”) is a song whose opening hints at a timeless classic and seems to offer hope for what lies ahead.
Though the tempo is gentle, her powerful voice resonates deeply, giving you energy.
It helps you wake up feeling good and sets you up for a clear, refreshing day.
Rising SunEXILE
EXILE’s “Rising Sun” is the kind of song you want to listen to in the morning while soaking up the sunlight.
It makes you feel like you’ll leap out of bed and head straight out somewhere with the music still playing—truly the perfect morning song.
Seeing them sing and dance with such energy is uplifting, and it makes you feel like you can power through the day.
DREAMERSGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
It’s a positive song that sings, “You’re not alone—let’s move forward together toward our dreams!” It’s a track by the popular dance-vocal group GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE, released as a single in 2019.
The gentle, warm, and somewhat laid-back arrangement is memorable.
Tempo-wise, it might be perfect for listening while you walk.
The lyrics, filled with hope for the future, are encouraging.
They’ll turn those heavy morning steps into a light, springy stride.
youthful daysMr.Children
As expected, every Mr.Children song is a masterpiece, and each one gives you energy.
There are plenty of opinions on which classics are best to hear in the morning, but how about the 2001 hit “youthful days”? In the morning, you want a grand, liberating track to reset your mood.
The soaring chorus gives you such a rush that you’ll feel like you’re about to take off running.
Hope it helps you start your day on a great note!
In the MorningMrs. GREEN APPLE
A pop tune that pulls you right in from its opening, overflowing with that signature Mrs.
touch.
It’s their third single, released in 2016, and I’m sure there are people who’ve been supported for years by this classic that’s perfect for mornings.
Its sound—like a blend of parade and ballad—and lyrics that never deny you but stay by your side and give you a gentle push help you start the day.
In the midst of days that don’t go well, it lets you affirm yourself just a little and puts you at ease with its warmth.
Above all, its message hits the mark, giving you the courage to take one more step and making you feel like, “Let’s laugh off the tough stuff!” It’s a song I want to hold close to my heart as a morning anthem.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
A massive hit by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE that delicately captures the brilliance and bitterness of youth.
It begins with a gentle melody and evolves into a powerful, grand sound—perfect for waking up in the morning.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Boukyaku Battery,” it won the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards.
With this award, the band achieved the unprecedented feat of winning two years in a row.
The lyrics, which support the feeling of moving forward step by step despite anxiety and doubt, will gently push the backs of all those greeting a new morning.