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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Masterpieces you’ll want to listen to in February: Winter songs and Valentine’s songs (91–100)
NonfictionHirai Ken
A Ken Hirai song packed with powerful, heart-stirring messages and moving expressions.
Centered on the themes of life’s uncertainty and the harshness of reality, it portrays the pain of dreams that don’t come true and the determination to keep living even in the face of despair.
Released in June 2017, it garnered attention as the theme song for a TBS drama.
Based on Hirai’s own experiences, the song resonated with many and had a significant social impact.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to in February, when the cold of winter and a longing for connection set in—especially when you want to face yourself or need the courage to confront difficulties.
Give me! Chocolate!Shintani Ryoko, Tamura Yukari, Sawashiro Miyuki
A Valentine’s song by Ryoko Shintani, Yukari Tamura, and Miyuki Sawashiro that compares a sweet yet slightly bittersweet crush to chocolate! Included on the album “Shout! with Galaxy Angel,” this track was released in April 2002.
Created for the TV anime Galaxy Angel, the song delivers the feelings of a lovestruck girl with a poppy, cute melody.
If you listen to it before a nerve‑wracking confession, it might give your heart wings and help you take that first step with a light, buoyant feeling.
Perfect for anyone who’s decided to take the plunge and confess their love!
chocolate insomniaHanekawa Tsubasa (Horie Yui)
A sweet song you’ll want to listen to on sleepless nights.
It feels like it could warm a heart shivering in the winter cold.
Released in February 2013 as the opening theme for the anime Nekomonogatari (White), it features Yui Horie’s clear, transparent vocals gently embracing the ache of unrequited love.
The lyric “It’s not enough for the sleeping princess to just wait for the prince’s kiss” is particularly striking.
It’s a song that gives you the courage to take a step forward yourself while thinking of the one you love.
Perfect for anyone planning a Valentine’s Day confession.
Give it a listen and see if it helps you find a wonderful love of your own.
TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya
In February, as the winter cold grows harsher, we present a collection of exquisite love songs to warm the heart.
Fumiya Fujii’s signature track beautifully portrays a lost love and resonates deeply with listeners.
Its lyrics, interweaving happy memories of the past with the ache of a future that never came to be, strike a chord with many.
Released in November 1993, the song was used as the theme for a Fuji TV drama and became a major topic of conversation.
It’s perfect for those who feel a longing for companionship in the cold season or who wish to reflect on past romances.
It’s also a popular choice for weddings, making it ideal when you want to deepen your bond with someone special.
ChocolakatabraAdo
Ado’s new song feels like it’s under a sweet spell! It expresses the charm and joy of chocolate.
Her powerful vocals convey the happiness you feel when eating delicious chocolate and the importance of small pleasures in everyday life.
Released on January 31, 2024, it’s also been a hot topic as the 60th anniversary commercial song for Lotte Chocolate.
This work collaborates with director Yoh Yoshinari and studio TRIGGER on an animated commercial.
Paired with visuals that depict a magical world, it’s a track that lets you forget reality.
Perfect not only for the Valentine’s season but also for any time you want to add a little magic to your day.
To youEXILE
A ballad that beautifully captures the chill of winter and the ache of unrequited love.
Through concrete images like snowy landscapes and a memorable sweater, it portrays the longing for a past romance.
The resolve to move beyond heartbreak and embrace hope for the future is also striking.
Released in November 2011 as EXILE’s 38th single, it reached No.
2 on the Oricon chart and was used as the image song for FUJITSU’s ARROWS Kiss smartphone.
It’s the perfect track for a winter night when you want to quietly reflect by the window or soothe the pain of a broken heart.
Cherishing memories that linger in your heart, this song gives you the courage to look ahead and take the next step, resonating deeply with many listeners.
FebruaryTETORA
This song portrays the severity of winter and the warmth of the heart.
It’s included on TETORA’s album “13 Months,” released in June 2024.
The sense of loneliness felt during the cold season and the importance of human connection leave a strong impression.
Set to a simple yet powerful rock sound, it expresses the stillness of winter and shifting emotions.
While the album as a whole depicts the changing of a year, this track is themed around February.
The music video has also been released, drawing attention for the surprising contrast of a winter song in the middle of summer.
It’s a perfect track for moments when the winter chill feels overwhelming or when you’re seeking a bit of warmth in your heart.