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 (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.
chocolateyuzu
It’s included on the limited-edition concept album Yuzuman no Natsu, released in 2000 by Yuzu, a duo that represents the J-pop scene.
Written and composed by Koji Iwasawa, it’s an acoustic-tinged song that makes you want to listen quietly.
February brings Valentine’s Day, and with the cold, it’s a time when we tend to crave connection.
In the latter half, the lyrics gently encourage you, saying it might be better if it ends in an instant.
It’s a bittersweet number where the pleasant, slightly tart Yuzu flavor mixes with memories of a precious person you can no longer meet.
Valentine SongHirai Dai
Singer Dai Hirai, whose name has become synonymous with sweet, gentle love songs thanks to his popularity among younger generations on social media, released this track “Valentine Song” in 2022—just as the title suggests, it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day.
The lyrics evoke films like Forrest Gump and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and his signature tender, conversational vocal style shines through.
It’s recommended both as Valentine’s background music and as a couple’s song.
Early Spring OdeShōnan Kōru Guryūn
This song was released in 1913 (Taisho 2) and has been selected as one of the “100 Best Japanese Songs.” It is said to have been composed after viewing the snowmelt scenery around Azumino in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture, and it sings of the cold of a snow-laden winter and the warmth of spring.
In 1979, it was broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta.”
white keySuzuki Ami
Ami Suzuki’s fourth single, released in 1998.
It was used as the CM song for the alpine snowboard brand “kissmark.” Among Komuro’s productions, this is a winter track with a bright feel.
Yet, the lyrics are still fleeting.
A heart that shrinks in the cold.
Perhaps everyone longs for someone who can open such a heart—or for love itself.
It’s a song you want to listen to in February, when loneliness sets in.
With Ami Suzuki’s lovely low tones and clear, soaring vocals, it lets you dream about the future.
Timeless songs you’ll want to hear in February: winter songs and Valentine’s songs (111–120)
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.
In conclusion
From tracks that capture everyday winter moments and seasonal events to songs that evoke the approaching spring, we’ve shared plenty of recommendations perfect for February listening! Did you find a track that resonates with you? It’s one of the coldest times of the year, but let’s get through it with our favorite music!