[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.
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- 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 Sang of Dawn] Carefully Selected Heartfelt Hit Songs & Hidden Gems (31–40)
Morning of the BeginningOfisharu Higedan Dism
There are probably many people who feel gloomy in the morning or just aren’t good with mornings.
But if you listen to “Hajimari no Asa” by Official HIGE DANDism, you might be able to break free from those feelings.
Vocalist Fujihara’s clear, refreshing, and expansive voice fits perfectly, and the piano melody that really evokes the morning is sure to lift your spirits and help you face forward.
It’s a song that perfectly suits words like “a new morning” and “the start of the day,” and it conjures up an image of a bright, invigorating morning.
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.
Cheer of StarlightGReeeeN
The theme song for NHK’s morning drama series Yell, which sings of hope illuminated by a star-filled sky.
Warm vocals woven by GReeeeN, a group from Fukushima, gently convey the importance of meeting, parting, and supporting one another, delivering the message that hearts remain connected even when we’re apart.
Released in June 2020 as GReeeeN’s 34th single, the song topped the Oricon Digital Singles chart.
Like stars, it brings shining hope and courage to those living away from their hometowns or far from their loved ones.
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!
The wind is future-colored.
This song captivates with a hopeful sound that shimmers like Saga’s lush greenery under an endlessly blue sky.
Set to a refreshing, pure melody, it portrays the vitality of nature and the figure of someone taking a step toward the future.
Celebrating the warmth of human connections and the beauty of believing in your dreams and moving forward, this piece will gently illuminate the listener’s heart.
With additional lyrics and composition/arrangement by Kazuo Zaitsu, it was produced in April 1993 as an image song for Saga Prefecture.
Listen to it on a morning when you’re beginning a new challenge or while driving through Saga’s beautiful scenery, and you’ll surely picture a bright future in your heart!
Masterpieces That Sing of Dawn: A Curated Selection of Heart-Stirring Hit Songs and Hidden Gems (41–50)
On a night in WarsawKEYTALK
This is a song by KEYTALK, a four-member rock band from Tokyo.
It is included on their 2018 album “Rainbow.” It’s a straightforward rock number that expresses a positive feeling: the future they’ve been aiming for is just around the corner.
Clouds at dawnMatsutōya Yumi
Yumi Matsutoya, a female singer who has created numerous classic songs.
This track was included as the B-side to her 41st single, “Koi o Release,” released in 2012.
It’s a bittersweet memory song that expresses feelings for a beloved person who is no longer here.
It was selected as the theme song for the film “RAILWAYS: For Adults Who Can’t Convey Love.”