[The Last Fireworks] An Emotive Song to Listen to at Summer’s End [2026]
Summer is a season that makes us feel open and free, partly because of the high temperatures, and it’s also a time full of fun events.
But maybe because of that, don’t you sometimes feel a bit sentimental when summer comes to an end?
In this article, we’ve gathered a selection of emotional songs perfect for listening at summer’s end, when you’re prone to feeling a little wistful.
We’ve picked out songs to look back on this summer, songs that let you reminisce about a fleeting summer romance from the past, and even plenty of tracks that sing about the last fireworks of the season.
Find a song that connects with your own summer memories.
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The Last Fireworks: Emo Songs to Listen to at Summer’s End [2026] (121–130)
LIFE feat.birdMondo Grosso
It’s a song that feels like the fresh air at the end of summer, isn’t it? This is “LIFE,” a track from Shinichi Osawa’s solo project MONDO GROSSO in collaboration with bird.
It was also used as the theme for ANA’s Okinawa campaign in 2000, so some people might remember hearing it in the commercial.
Its slightly nostalgic vibe delivers that end-of-summer feeling and a touch of emotion.
RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE
There are probably many people who aren’t fond of the hot summer and have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of autumn.
For you, I recommend Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s “Romanticism.” It’s a refreshing song that’s perfect for the start of fall, with a moving melody.
The music video features lots of fashionable outfits, which perfectly matches the autumn vibe when layering becomes fun.
Runwaymilet
When it comes to the end of summer, the air gradually feels a bit fresher, and somehow there’s a hint of melancholy in the atmosphere, isn’t there? If you’re looking for a song that perfectly fits that end-of-summer vibe, I recommend milet’s “Runway.” The EDM elements create a refreshing feel, while milet’s wistful vocals match beautifully, evoking the fleeting sense that summer is just about to slip away.
Raindrops and FireworksKobukuro
This is a ballad that portrays a poignant love, symbolizing the end of summer.
Set at a fireworks festival held in the rain, it delicately expresses the feelings of a protagonist waiting for a lover who is running late.
Included on Kobukuro’s album “QUARTER CENTURY,” the song was inspired by the 2022 Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival.
Released digitally in July 2024, it has received strong support from fans.
The vivid imagery—such as rain-soaked cityscapes and the sight of a lover running from afar—is especially striking.
It’s a recommended track for those who want to linger in the bittersweet afterglow of love while reflecting on their own summer memories.
[The Last Fireworks] Emo Songs to Listen to at Summer’s End [2026] (131–140)
Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu has become nothing short of a national artist.
Among his songs, Umi no Yuurei (Spirits of the Sea) is perfect for the end of summer.
That time of year carries a slightly nostalgic mood, and this track really captures it.
Its grand atmosphere is moving as well.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to not only on clear days, but also as autumn arrives with more rain.
Heart UpAyaka & Miura Daichi
Heart Up is a dream collaboration between Ayaka and Daichi Miura—solo artists of the same generation, both acclaimed for their powerful vocals.
It was also featured as the theme song for Tokyo Metro’s “Find my Tokyo.” commercial.
The poignant yet straightforward lyrics, about trying to overcome the pain of a broken heart, are deeply moving.
Don’t miss the exquisite harmonies that only two singers of such vocal caliber could create!
Summer Jam ’95Chinza DOPENESS × Tamaki ROI × U-zhaan
Packed to the brim with summertime vibes and every summer cliché you can think of, the song “Summer Jam ’95.” The original is a classic summer tune by Scha Dara Parr, included on their fifth album, “5th Wheel 2 the Coach,” released in 1995.
This is a cover version featuring rap by Tamaki ROY and Chinza DOPENESS, with U-zhaan joining on traditional instruments.
It really makes you realize how dramatically a song’s feel can change when you add the Indian percussion instrument, the tabla.
