Cool songs to listen to in summer: a roundup of music to help you cool down
What kind of songs do you feel like listening to when summer comes?
When we think of summer songs, the usual image is bright, heated themes like the blazing sun, the sea, and romance.
But since summer brings a string of hot days, some of you might be thinking, “I want to listen to songs that make me feel even a little cooler…”
So in this article, I’ll introduce songs—based on their sound, lyrics, and overall vibe—that feel refreshing and can cool you down a bit!
I’ve selected a wide range of tracks, so please try listening to a variety of them.
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Because of the summerRADWIMPS
A grand, straight-from-the-heart song by RADWIMPS about summer, which was also featured in an Apple Music commercial.
Centered on gentle, piano-driven sounds, it seems to highlight Yojiro Noda’s pure vocals and evokes an even stronger image of summer’s brightness.
The lyrics, which appear to depict the beauty and transience of summer, are also striking, conveying a sense of cherishing the summer moments that pass in an instant.
city lightRuLu
If you’re looking for a stylish summer song, this is the one.
It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer RuLu, known for hits like “Utakata Kingyo,” released in 2020.
The sound is a gorgeous blend of coolness and sparkle, and it’s wonderful.
The bassline and synth phrases all feel so pleasant.
The lyrics, which liken the feeling of being in love to the atmosphere of a summer night, are also outstanding.
It’s a great recommendation when you want to heighten that romantic mood—perfect for listening as a couple, too.
tropical nightSHISHAMO
This is a track by the three-piece rock band SHISHAMO that evokes a summer night.
Its light, striking sound incorporates funk elements, conjuring images of clinging summer heat and a languid atmosphere.
The lyrics express the emotions swirling inside on a hot summer night, and it also seems to depict the way we overthink precisely because we can’t fall asleep.
Through depictions of summer’s damp air and turbulent feelings, the song conveys a sense of suffocation.
Summer Beachsuiɴya
“Summer Beach” is characterized by crisp guitar tones, percussive rhythms, and a tropical vibe.
It was released in 2016.
The steady four-on-the-floor beat makes it easy to groove to and lifts your spirits, but the lyrics tell a one-summer love story that adds a touch of wistfulness.
The detailed variety of fills keeps it engaging from start to finish.
Summer-Color Syndrometaira osamu P
A crisp, refreshing electro-rock.
Released on June 5, 2016.
It depicts a scene of a girl painting a summer sky and a man who, unable to say his farewell, looks up at the real blue sky—cicadas, sunflowers… the song portrays street corners just after the rainy season ends.
Sky Blue Summer Dayschiba kenichi
It’s a song that depicts feelings of love growing against the backdrop of scorching summer sunshine and sunsets by the sea.
Set to an energetic, fast-paced melody, it breezily sings of a faint, budding romance.
It’s the kind of song that makes you want to fall in love! The sparkling synthesizer tones are wonderful, too.
summer breezetsuko
It’s a bittersweet song that makes my chest ache every time I remember “you” on a summer day.
Created by Tsuko, also known as Woar-P, it was released in 2010.
It’s a glittering, wonderful guitar rock number.
The drums are powerful, yet they carry a refreshing feel like a pleasant summer breeze.
It’s included on the compilation album “PULSE INDEX.”