[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)
Wake Me Up!SPEED
SPEED’s “Wake Me Up!” makes you feel fresh in the morning.
It gives you that same refreshing sensation as after washing your face, and it’s one of SPEED’s classic songs.
It’s the kind of track that makes you want to tackle whatever lies ahead from the morning on.
A Tale of Morning and NightSound Horizon
A number whose gently moist piano intro hints at the beginning of morning.
It’s a track from Sound Horizon’s album “Roman.” It depicts the story of a young man who died before he was born, and within its grand soundscape you can feel lament, conflict, and a multitude of emotions.
The world crafted by vocalist Revo, KAORI, YUUKI, and various voice actors is breathtaking.
It might make you feel reborn and ready to start your day.
BeautifulSuperfly
Superfly’s 2015 release “Beautiful.” When it comes to Superfly songs perfect for the morning, the theme song for the morning drama Scarlet, “Flare,” is also well known.
As for “Beautiful,” it’s a grand, high-energy track that fully showcases vocalist Shiho Ochi’s powerful voice.
It has a strength that makes energy well up from deep within just by listening.
Give it a listen when you wake up feeling unmotivated, or at the start of an important day when you want to do your best!
Masterpieces That Sing of Dawn: Carefully Selected Heart-Touching Hit Songs and Hidden Gems (81–90)
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Watadori is one of [ALEXANDROS]’s signature songs.
Released in 2015, it was their 10th single.
You’ve probably heard it often as a tie-in track or in commercials.
It’s a must at their live shows and festivals, a number that brings the whole venue together.
The powerful song likens overcoming life’s hardships to the strength of migratory birds that change their habitats with the seasons and travel long distances.
It’s the perfect track to crank up in the morning and lift your spirits for a positive day.
SKY’s the limitboku no ririkku no bouyomi
For a refreshing morning, go with some breezy music.
This track was released by Tanaka—who is also active as an actor and novelist—during his Bokuno Lyric no Bouyomi era, coming out in 2017 as his major second single.
It was used in a commercial, so many of you may have heard it.
With an upbeat groove, it’s the kind of song that makes you want to jump around.
If you’re thinking, “Ugh, another day is starting…,” this pop number will blow those feelings away.
Give it a listen.
Rain, then Sunshine Hallelujahyuzu
Featuring a variety of instruments and a children’s choir, this song evokes the nostalgia of the Taisho era and gained popularity as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Gochisousan.” It resonates like a straightforward, heartfelt cheer song.
The phrase from Dvořák’s From the New World used in the interlude became a talking point.
In terms of Japanese children’s songs, it corresponds to “Tōki yama ni hi wa ochite,” which enhances the sense of nostalgia and familiarity.
The blend of Japanese flavor, classical elements, and hopeful lyrics is truly uplifting.
A New Morning SongTomita Shiori
A track included on Shiori Tomita’s debut mini-album, “Shiori Tomita.” It was also used as the ending song for “saku saku.” With a bouncy, skip-like rhythm, it’s perfect for the morning.
She sings brightly about how worries just flew away when she kept looking forward, making it a song you’ll want to start your day with.
It’s nice to welcome a morning that feels richer—like receiving the reward of your worries drifting off.
A positive tune that’s also recommended for anyone starting a new chapter in life.