Timeless songs you’ll want to listen to in February: winter songs and Valentine’s songs.
February is the heart of winter and one of the coldest times of the year.
It’s a month of bone-chilling cold.
Amid cityscapes and beautiful snowy scenes, there are surely people lost in thought.
February is also full of events—Setsubun, Valentine’s Day—and some students are preparing for entrance exams.
So in this article, we’re picking out songs you’ll want to listen to in February!
We’ll introduce a variety of tracks: songs related to February’s events, motivational anthems that cheer you on, and love songs that capture winter’s longing for companionship.
Enjoy the classics of February while looking forward to the coming spring!
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Timeless songs you’ll want to listen to in February: Winter songs and Valentine’s songs (61–70)
Give me chocolate!DISH//
When February comes around, some people start feeling fidgety about Valentine’s Day.
A song that perfectly captures that feeling is “Give Me Chocolate.” It’s performed by DISH//, the rock band fronted by Takumi Kitamura.
The lyrics comically portray a man trying all sorts of strategies to get chocolate.
With plenty of relatable moments, it’s sure to make both men and women chuckle.
Plus, there’s a call-and-response section, so it seems perfect for singing along and getting the crowd going.
Slave to chocolateSKE48
Speaking of February, many people probably feel like listening to songs that get them excited for Valentine’s Day.
SKE48’s 11th single, “Choco no Dorei,” released in 2013 with Jurina Matsui as the center, is a Valentine’s song that makes you feel cute and happy.
It’s a track that straightforwardly sings about a boy’s feelings as he gets tossed around by Valentine’s Day and chocolate—he wants chocolate on Valentine’s Day, and he wants to know how the girl he likes feels.
Three flames of love, orangechara+yuki
A collaborative unit by Chara and YUKI, each with their own distinct, striking personality.
Originally released in 1999 and re-recorded in 2020.
The world their vocals paint wraps you in such a dreamy feeling it’s like you might float away.
The refrain of the title in the latter half is especially charming.
In the 2020 version, the original’s mysterious vibe feels toned down, making it even dreamier and more fun! The rap section includes February as a birthday-related word.
My Gift to YouCHEMISTRY
“My Gift to You” is CHEMISTRY’s seventh single, released in 2002.
It’s a popular winter love ballad.
Its gentle lyrics and melody, filled with warmth, will soothe your heart.
It’s perfect for February, when you start to sense hints of spring amid the cold.
Oni BanquetTomonari Sora
A work that, while steeped in a fantastical, bewitching atmosphere, casts off the shackles of the real world and revels in fun and freedom.
Sorata Tomonari’s distinctive word choices and vocal phrasing leave a strong impression, and the song fuses a melody with a Japanese flair and a funky groove.
Released as a digital single on January 10, 2024, it reached No.
1 on Billboard JAPAN’s Heatseekers Songs chart and achieved the remarkable milestone of surpassing 100 million total streams.
With lyrics that contrast Buddha and ogre, it’s a track you’ll want to play around Setsubun as well.
It meets the desire to refresh your heart.
A moving song that reaffirms the importance of living freely.
Spring, little by littleMatsuda Seiko
A light, bouncy intro sets the stage for an uplifting pop tune that makes your heart skip.
It’s the B-side included with “Cherry Blossom,” Seiko Matsuda’s 1981 single, by the idol who colored the Showa era.
The way the melody builds dramatically and stirs a sense of elation also seems to match the atmosphere of February, when spring is drawing near.
While portraying straightforward feelings for someone you love in a positive light, it also reflects the passage of time as one grows into adulthood.
A classic that captures the moment the seasons change and the excitement of love.
Valentine KissWatari Rōka Hashiritai Nana
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, this is the song! Sayuri Kokusho’s “Valentine Kiss.” It’s famous for having been covered by many artists, and this version is sung by Watarirouka Hashiritai 7.
It was also used as the Mother’s Day campaign song for Seven & i Holdings, so many people have probably heard it in commercials.
The lyrics capture a cute girl’s feelings as she confesses to the boy she likes on Valentine’s Day.
It’s a tune you can’t help but hum along to, regardless of generation, isn’t it?