[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 DreamerGirls Dead Monster
“Morning Dreamer” is a song performed by Girls Dead Monster, the group featured in the anime Angel Beats!.
While the group is known for many up-tempo rock tracks with philosophical themes and musical flair, this is one of their few ballads.
It vividly captures the languid mood of the morning.
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!
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.
Masterpieces That Sing of Dawn: Carefully Selected Heart-Touching Hit Songs and Hidden Gems (81–90)
Morning LightNovelbright
It’s an emotional rock tune that sparks a forward-looking feeling—“let’s give it our all again tomorrow.” It’s a track by Novelbright, a rock band from Osaka, included on their second album, Chandelier, released in 2017.
The grand, exhilarating sound pairs perfectly with vocalist Yudai Takenaka’s soaring voice.
As you listen, something deep inside starts to burn with passion! It’s the perfect number for lifting your spirits, like the sun rising.
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.
On the morning when the bell of hope ringsTHE ALFEE
This song, which begins with a lively guitar riff, is THE ALFEE’s “In the Morning When the Bell of Hope Rings.” As the theme song for Salaryman Kintaro, it became a motivational anthem, especially popular among the generation who lived through that era.
Even now, many office workers likely draw energy for life from it on their commute.