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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Cool songs to listen to in summer: A collection of music to help you cool down (71–80)
water lily blossomShonan no Kaze
This is a song released by Shonan no Kaze, a group that epitomizes Shonan—a place strongly associated with summer—and it’s brimming with a summer vibe.
Singing it at karaoke burns lots of calories, making it perfect for preventing summer fatigue and for dieting.
Spend a refreshing summer with this one track.
Andante con motoClaude Debussy
Music can easily change a person’s mood.
When your mood shifts, your senses and even your physical condition can change as well.
If you’re tired of Japan’s stifling summer, why not cool off with some music? Debussy’s famous piece “Andante con moto” is widely used in commercials and TV programs in Japan.
Its gentle, refreshing tone evokes the fleeting moments when a cool breeze brushes through the summer heat.
It’s also perfect as background music for sleep, so if summer makes it hard for you to rest comfortably, this is a must-try.
Summer BreezeHEY-SMITH
As the title suggests, this is a song by HEY-SMITH that feels like a summer breeze sweeping through.
While it carries a powerful energy that evokes the heat of summer, the atmosphere of the sound also conveys the sadness of the season coming to an end.
It feels like a song about that bittersweet mix of melancholy and exhilaration you feel after a summer event wrapped in heat comes to a close, and it’s all the more convincing because it’s sung by HEY-SMITH, who host festivals themselves.
You can also sense a wish for listeners to cherish those fun memories.
Summer MiracleKALMA
When you think of summer, the sun shining in the blue sky is irresistible, isn’t it? This song captures a fleeting moment of youth unfolding under that summer sunshine.
The fresh sound that conveys the youthfulness of KALMA’s members and the crisp guitar tone bring out a distinctly summery feel.
On top of that, the vocals are catchy and approachable, and as you listen, the summer vibe spreads through your whole body.
Released in June 2021, this work is an important track that showcases the band’s growth and evolution.
It’s especially recommended if you’re looking for an exhilarating youth anthem set against the backdrop of summer.
summerPEDRO
A gem of a summer tune from PEDRO that will make you long for the season.
Its exhilarating sound evokes images of soaking up the sunshine and enjoying summer activities.
The lyrics portray someone who once disliked summer, mustering the courage to dive into the season’s world, discovering something new there, and feeling the joy of finally enjoying summer.
It was released digitally in August 2021, accompanied by a music video.
A perfect track for those who don’t love the heat but still want to enjoy summer.
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.
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.
