[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-Stirring Hit Songs and Hidden Gems (91–100)
morning gloryRemioromen
Remioromen’s “Asagao” makes you feel as if you’ve been traveling since morning.
The slightly drowsy vocals evoke the still-sleepy mood of early hours.
The way the track unfolds feels like a journey toward waking up, making it perfect for getting your engine started on a busy morning.
Kiss the Damage[Alexandros]
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Included on their third album.
This track features a cool intro with interwoven arpeggios, and I’ve heard the song itself was born from that intro during production.
It’s a striking piece where gritty words of hope are sung amid a slightly dark atmosphere.
Guitarist Shirai says this is his top pick on the album.
YouMay’n
This song was used as the opening theme for the anime The Ancient Magus’ Bride.
It’s sung by May’n, a female singer from Aichi Prefecture.
It was released in 2018 as her 15th single.
The lyrics are heartrending yet hopeful, and they really make your chest tighten.
Meteor Shower at DawnSCANDAL
This song features a refreshing tone and a catchy, cute melody.
It’s a track by SCANDAL, a girls’ band formed in Osaka Prefecture in 2006.
It was released in 2014 as their 19th single.
A positive song that sings about the bonds between friends.
Amber-Hued City, Morning of Shanghai Crabskururi
This is a song that makes you want to relax and sink into its mellow sound.
It’s by Quruli, a popular band from Kyoto.
It served as the lead track on an EP released in 2016.
A classic for wistful dawns, it makes you long to see someone you cherish.
Good morningKetsumeishi
A song you’ll want to listen to the moment you wake up in the morning.
It’s a track by the hugely popular hip-hop group Ketsumeishi.
It’s included on their 25th single, “Tsuki to Taiyō” (The Moon and the Sun), released in 2013.
It was also used as the theme song for the morning news program “Good! Morning.”
Pier at DawnYumiko Inoue
This song sings of parting with a loved one and the aching heart of a woman.
It is a piece by Yumiko Inoue, an enka singer from Osaka who debuted in 2004.
Released in 2018 as her 19th single, her resonant, expansive, and warm vocals truly touch the heart.