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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Refreshing songs to listen to in summer: A roundup of cool-down music (41–50)
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Summer is the perfect season to accomplish something.
In summer, your feelings burst forth along with the heat.
You—the one who makes me want to hurl those feelings straight at that special someone.
This song, which speaks for the feelings you keep hidden, gives courage to those who listen.
Cool songs to listen to in summer: a roundup of music to help you cool down (51–60)
Super SummerNiziU
NiziU, a hugely popular girl group in Japan, released their first digital single, “Super Summer,” in 2021.
The title is perfect for summer, and the lyrics overflowing with summer vibes will lift your spirits! It makes you want to do fun things that make you smile—like getting into something you love or spending time with someone you’re crazy about during the hot summer.
It really puts you in a positive mood.
The song was featured in a cola commercial, and it makes you want to dance to it while sipping a cola!
A bit emotionally unstable? …SummerOCHA NORMA
OCHA NORMA is a 10-member idol group whose name comes from the concept of “becoming a new-generation standard that brings joy to living rooms across the nation.” Their song “A Bit Emotionally Unstable? …Summer,” included on their 3rd single, is a track written by singer-songwriter Kōmi Hirose.
The lyrics, brimming with anticipation for the hot season, are sure to make drives and vacations even more exciting.
It’s a cute, up-tempo tune with Latin-tinged arrangements that’s perfect for summer.
A voice that calls summerSizuk/Shunryu
This is a refreshing, fast-paced summer song from Sizuk, a music project by Shunryu, a creator active in anime and idol songs.
The track’s central theme is a “youth song where you can hear summer,” and both the sound and the lyrics convey the exhilarating feeling of youth associated with the season.
A major highlight is the vocals by kotoha, who is also active as a member of Haconiwa Lilliy; her resonant voice, which carries a positive image, enhances the youthful atmosphere.
With its driving sound and lyrics that paint scenes of youth, the song vividly conveys the sense of fully enjoying summertime.
Summer SongYUI
For YUI, it’s a rare, very refreshing, summery song.
Fans even say it has the vibe of chilled barley tea! It’s catchy, and the chorus—sung with a slightly falsetto tone—radiates an elegant coolness that’s truly appealing.
Please sing it in a cute style!
Summer Darlingchay
From the very start, the song has a great tempo and a lively groove that feels like it could help you power through the midsummer heat—a must-listen for girls and a classic summer hype track.
Chay’s clear, pure vocals seem like they could blow away the blazing sun.
Invite someone on a drive with a song like this, and your summer romance might just go perfectly.
Fragments of Summernobobyknows̟+
From the intro alone—acoustic guitar, a poppy piano melody, and the sound of waves—this track screams “summer.” A slightly mature bossa nova touch sets off the light, breezy Japanese rap.
It’s perfect not only as BGM for enjoying summer in real time, but also for reminiscing about those youth-filled summers you had a blast with friends.
Let yourself sink into the lyrics and sounds that bring back those sparkling summer days, and spend an unforgettable summer.
