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)
I want to fall in love so much that the slopes melt.Hirose Kōmi
Against the backdrop of piling snow, love explodes—Glen de ga Tokeru Hodo Koi Shitai, with its driving melody and Kōmi Hirose’s uniquely soaring vocals, blows away the winter chill.
It’s an essential pick for winter karaoke.
As a love song with Valentine’s Day in mind, it carries just the right kind of power.
The catchy beat and unforgettable melody will give you the energy to lift your anxious heart.
How about spending February with this song that brings warm memories and hope to the cold season?
The season of CRAZY FOR YOUBase Ball Bear
Base Ball Bear is a rock band with a cool, go-your-own-way style.
The male–female twin vocals by frontman Koide and bassist Sekine feel fresh, and their sound is seriously addictive.
Their pre-debut record, “About Band B,” is one that many rock fans cherish as a classic.
The lyrics, which depict joyful moments with a lover, use surreal words like “February pool,” as if to capture that sparkling, fulfilling season.
Truly “the season of CRAZY FOR YOU.” It resonates even more as time goes by.
Timeless songs you’ll want to listen to in February: winter songs and Valentine’s songs (101–110)
Snow ShizuriDEEP
DEEP is a music unit also known for having ATSUSHI as a former member.
Their ballad “Yukishizuri” lets you fully savor their beautiful harmonies.
The song likens the swelling, uncontrollable longing for someone you can’t meet to snow slipping from a tree—yukishizuri.
Give it a listen while thinking of the one you care about.
Also, don’t miss the music video, shot with stunning restraint; it will make it even easier to picture the scenes depicted in the lyrics.
Surely, the season of beginningsRYUTist
RYUTist is an idol group from Furumachi, Niigata.
The song was written and composed by Eirino Yumiki of Kirinji, and it features a glittering intro that draws you in from the very start, along with a chorus that feels uplifting and bright—altogether a very pleasant number.
It conjures up a clear image, as if your field of vision is opening up.
The nature-evoking lyrics include the word “February,” which instantly brings to mind Niigata’s beautiful scenery.
Even in the depths of the cold season, this is a song that lets you reflect on the landscapes of your hometown and seems to encourage the moments that matter to you.
PrayerAikawa Nanase
Nanase Aikawa, whose rich, lustrous singing voice is wonderful.
This ballad, for which Aikawa herself wrote both the lyrics and music, expresses feelings for a precious person and is included on her 2005 ballad album “THE FIRST QUARTER.” While her cool, hard-rock style is certainly awesome, her gentle, mellow mood is great too.
It’s a story about lovers parting in February.
Even after loss, it’s filled with a “prayer” for the other person’s happiness.
Those fleeting, reflective moments—this is a song that stays by your side then.
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48
This song features a disco-style rhythm and an uplifting message.
It portrays the mindset of overcoming setbacks in love and life and believing in a brighter future.
The lyrics about smiles bringing good luck give listeners confidence and hope.
Released in August 2013, it became AKB48’s 32nd single.
It has been used for Tokyo Metro’s departure melody and in games, earning widespread popularity.
With simple, easy-to-remember choreography, it’s a track anyone can enjoy, regardless of age or gender.
When you’re feeling down or need a boost, listening to it is sure to lift your spirits.
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.