Songs you want to listen to at the end of summer: Late-summer classics to look back on the season
Doesn’t the end of summer make you feel strangely sentimental? It’s the season when the dazzling sunlight softens bit by bit and dusk comes earlier.
You feel like lingering over summer memories or spending unhurried time with someone special, don’t you? And at the farewell of summer, the music you want to hear is somehow wistful and nostalgic.
In this article, we’ll introduce lovely songs that are perfect for the end of summer—gems that seep into the heart as the seasons change.
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Songs you’ll want to listen to at summer’s end: Late-summer classics to look back on the season (81–90)
Ms. SeptemberAimer
Aimer’s husky, warm vocals gently accompany the loneliness of summer’s end in this cover song.
Delicately portraying the bittersweet feeling of “cherishing the passing seasons” along with sparkling memories of youth, the piece has drawn a big response on TikTok, where nostalgic videos praise it as “perfect for summer scenery.” The original song is by the rock band RADWIMPS.
It was included on the single “Chouchou Musubi,” released in August 2016, whose title track was also used as a theme song for an information program.
If you listen closely by yourself at summer’s end, precious memories you’d forgotten may suddenly resurface in your heart.
Ephemeral FireworksKami wa saikoro o furanai
“Utakata Hanabi” is the first major digital single released in 2020 by the four-piece rock band Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai.
The music video, which premiered on YouTube simultaneously with the release, is a simple one that overlays lyrics on scenery, yet it has surpassed 2 million views.
The lyrics, depicting a faint, bittersweet love, carry the same kind of wistful melancholy found in fireworks and the atmosphere of summer’s end, resulting in a nostalgic finish that evokes a gentle sense of reminiscence.
It’s a song I highly recommend listening to while savoring the waning days of summer!
Baby BabyKami wa saikoro o furanai
The four-piece rock band from Fukuoka, Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai, released a track in June 2024 featuring lyrics themed around love and hope.
First unveiled during their live house tour, the song’s lyrics reflect the experiences and emotions of the tour, paired with an evolved sound.
While it’s an uptempo tune, it also includes pop elements that make it perfect for sing-alongs, suiting the sentimental mood at the end of summer.
It’s a recommended number for those who want to look back on summer memories while feeling hopeful about the seasons to come.
Marigoldaimyon
This song captivates with a refreshing yet wistful feel that pairs perfectly with summer memories.
Released by Aimyon in August 2018, it became the first track by a Japanese artist to surpass 100 million streams the following year, making it a favorite across generations.
Its melody, which conjures vivid summer scenes, may stir a gentle sense of nostalgia.
Depicting summertime moments spent with someone special, it’s the kind of music that even elementary school children can enjoy and feel at ease with.
It’s perfect for summer outings or dusk—be sure to give it a listen!
Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei
This is a song by Galileo Galilei that was used as the opening theme for the popular anime “Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day.” Released in June 2011, it features sparkling kalimba tones and a driving sound that evokes the exhilaration of summer.
At the same time, the lyrics conjure up poignant scenes that reminisce about days gone by and memories with friends.
It’s a track that brings back nostalgic times, and listening to it at the end of summer will make that bittersweet feeling sink even deeper into your heart.