[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.

Playlist

[Masterpieces That Sing of Dawn] A curated selection of moving hit songs and hidden gems
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Dawn and Firefliesn-buna		Vocaloid songs attract attention among the younger generation
2	Dawn BeatFujifaburikku		A song that carries on the will of Masahiko Shimura of Fujifabric
3	Song of dawnjo0ji		A musical piece that gently envelops guilt with a hopeful light
4	dawnFukuyama Masaharu		Fukuyama’s powerful song themed around the earthquake disaster
5	Song of the DawnMiyamoto Hiroji		A ballad by Hiroji Miyamoto that resonates with the heart
6	YOAKENiziU		NiziU’s cheer song, from anxiety to hope
7	To You at DawnTOMOO		The bond between two hearts sharing the loneliness of insomnia
8	dawnto shiki		From suffering to rebirth, a warm melody
9	Before morning comesHata Motohiro		Film theme song, a fantastical worldview before dawn
10	My DawnSHISHAMO		Hope-giving songs by SHISHAMO
11	dawnLiSA		A hopeful rock number with lyrics by LiSA
12	You don’t have to put on a brave face until dawn.Nogizaka 46		The courage to accept yourself as you are, without trying to be something you're not.
13	Breath of DawnChekkāzu		Checkers movie theme song ranked No. 2 on the Oricon chart
14	Dawn of SolitudeShiina Ringo		A track included on Shiina Ringo’s 15th anniversary debut single
15	Lazuli at Dawnsore o bokura wa kamisama to yobu		From despair to hope, a song that affirms life
16	dawnHello Sleepwalkers		A solitary inner landscape yearning for dawn
17	To You at DawnTomei		A song, inspired by a film, that depicts a ray of hope
18	Song of the DawnToukyou Jihen		A cover song by Tokyo Jihen that sings of hope after the earthquake disaster
19	Before dawnSuga Shikao		A single released by Suga Shikao in 1999.
20	Memory of Dawnfurenzu		A warm love song of friends
21	A night close to morningA-ko		A song that portrays a bittersweet feeling before dawn
22	peace signYonezu Kenshi		A rock song by Kenshi Yonezu that gives you courage
23	Planet Earth (Ship) / EarthGReeeeN		A refreshing song that captures the morning air
24	In the morning, even the lunar surface is smiling.DISH//		A refreshing song by DISH// that paints the morning sky
25	Platinum DawnMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		A message song by Momoiro Clover Z that gives you courage
26	Starlight at DawnSuzuki Kiyomi Suzuki Masayuki		Duet song by Masayuki Suzuki and Hijiri
27	Until dawn comesYU-A		A forward-looking song by YU-A heading toward the future
28	Hero: Poem of FateEGOIST		EGOIST’s 8th single, released in 2017
29	LOVE AFFAIR ~Secret Date~Sazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern All Stars' Adulterous Love Song
30	dawnFlower Companyz		A positive message song by The Flower Companyz
31	In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez		A gentle melody refreshes the morning mood.
32	IdeaHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s cheering song: a track to listen to when you’re feeling down
33	seven colorsBUMP OF CHICKEN		A refreshing theme song by BUMP OF CHICKEN
34	The orange of dawnPorukadotto Sutingurei		Introduction to polka dot songs
35	good morningA-ko		A song of hope that matches the morning air
36	Morning of the BeginningOfisharu Higedan Dism		In the morning, many people probably feel depressed and aren’t good with it…
37	morning gloryRemioromen		A soothing song that captures the sleepy mood of the morning
38	Cheer of StarlightGReeeeN		GReeeeN's theme song where the starry sky illuminates hope
39	BeautifulSuperfly		Superfly’s “Beautiful” gives me energy in the morning.
40	The wind is future-colored.		Expressing a desire for Saga’s image song and nature
41	On a night in WarsawKEYTALK		KEYTALK's future-oriented rock
42	Clouds at dawnMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s memorable songs, film theme songs
43	The sun also risesyuzu		Sing of hope with refreshing morning folk rock
44	The world is always before dawn.Stardust Revue		Stardust Revue new song
45	Before dawnWOMCADOLE		WOMCADOLE’s 2014 lead track
46	Song of the Dawneastern youth		Popular songs by eastern youth
47	Dawn, Brand-New DaysBeibī Reizu JAPAN		Babyraids JAPAN’s guitar rock song
48	HummingbirdNovelbright		Novelbright, a refreshing morning rock theme song
49	Morning will come againDREAMS COME TRUE		Morning comes again, a song of hope and strength
50	windFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A refreshing song that sings of morning hope
51	Keep it breezy!ZARD		A refreshing ZARD classic that brightens the morning
52	Melody of DawnPegī Hayama		A famous song by Peggy Hayama that sings of nostalgic memories
53	At daybreakkinoko teikoku		A heart-stirring song that sings of hope at dawn
54	In the MorningMrs. GREEN APPLE		Morning cheer song, encouraging with positive lyrics
55	migratory bird[Alexandros]		Live life positively, like a migratory bird
56	Glorious morningŌhara Sakurako		In the morning, I find myself wanting to listen to bright and refreshing songs...
57	Just a little moreYOASOBI		A morning song by YOASOBI, pure and positive
58	Stooped Back Songchimeido		Cheering on life with a heartwarming song from brothers
59	Clap Clap!!Nishino Kana		A refreshing and energetic cheer song by Kana Nishino
60	Dawn Colonymiyuna		A new song that portrays Miyuna’s heartrending feelings of love
61	dawnHanbaato Hanbaato		A song of resolve to walk through life as a married couple
62	Blues of the DawnItsuki Hiroshi		A classic enka song set in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture
63	Cold dawnGō Hiromi		Hiromi Go's pure love song
64	Scat at DawnYuki Saori		Yuki Saori's signature song, Scat
65	Perfect Day310		Depicting special everyday moments with 310’s clear, transparent singing voice
66	ultra soulB’z		B’z’s Morning Power Song
67	Morning timeRen Meguro		Snow Man’s warm, mid-tempo ballad
68	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		A rock ballad that overcomes a sense of emptiness and sings of hope
69	rainbow-coloredayaka		A healing song of hope and courage that brightens the morning
70	mellowSuda Keina		Keina Suda’s “Mellow” is a refreshing song for the morning.
71	Morning and Night, Even If We Can’t Meet feat. Fio8utterfly		A song by 8utterfly as beautiful as a butterfly
72	Thank you for the morning.ASKA		An addictive melody that conveys the splendor of the morning
73	thorn; brambleAdo		The new theme of Fuji TV’s Mezamashi TV…
74	IlluminationB’z		Theme song of hope that feels the morning light
75	Ah, dawn is breaking.Berryz Kobo		The Berryz commercial song that encourages me when I wake up in the morning
76	Morning MoonCHAGE and ASKA		The mysterious allure of the moment when night and morning meet
77	Rising SunEXILE		Energetic EXILE songs to listen to in the morning
78	Morning DreamerGirls Dead Monster		“Morning Dreamer” is a…
79	youthful daysMr.Children		Feeling energized in the morning with Mr.Children's 'youthful days'
80	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s smash hit song wins the Japan Record Award
81	Morning LightNovelbright		A positive feeling of “Let’s do our best again tomorrow”…
82	Wake Me Up!SPEED		A classic SPEED song that captures the freshness of the morning.
83	A Tale of Morning and NightSound Horizon		The moving story of Sound Horizon
84	On the morning when the bell of hope ringsTHE ALFEE		This song, which begins with a lively guitar phrase...
85	SKY’s the limitboku no ririkku no bouyomi		Refreshing and energetic music that brightens up the morning
86	Morning sceneryBeru (Konnatsumi), Gasuton (Yoshihara Mitsuo)		Morning scenery, a journey to a magnificent world
87	Hello/How are you?Hatsune Miku		Hatsune Miku, a song to soothe your morning mood
88	SUNHoshino Gen		The appeal of Gen Hoshino’s upbeat theme song “SUN”
89	At all times.Makihara Noriyuki		Noriyuki Makihara’s classic song “Donna Toki mo” has uplifting lyrics that encourage the heart.
90	Morning SunKiyoshi Ryujin		In the morning, I feel like listening to the sound of an acoustic guitar…
91	You are there in the morning sunlightTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s classic for a calm morning
92	Good MorningMinami		A heartwarming song that sings of small morning happiness
93	HAPPY WAKE UPMizuki Arisa		A song by Alisa Mizuki that gives you the strength to move forward
94	Kiss the Damage[Alexandros]		Included on the 3rd album. The intro’s interweaving...
95	YouMay’n		Opening theme song of The Ancient Magus' Bride
96	Meteor Shower at DawnSCANDAL		A positive song about the bonds of a girls' band
97	Amber-Hued City, Morning of Shanghai Crabskururi		Quruli’s heartbreaking dawn masterpiece
98	Good morningKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi's songs suitable for the morning
99	Pier at DawnYumiko Inoue		Enka singer Yumiko Inoue’s farewell song
100	Song of the DawnKishi Yoko		A chanson of a woman’s heart wishing for happiness