Warm songs to listen to in winter: a collection of music that will gently warm your heart
As winter arrives, many of us find ourselves wanting to listen to music that warms the heart.
From love songs filled with a happy atmosphere to tracks overflowing with love that depict bonds with family and friends, and songs that tell moving stories—the messages woven into the lyrics are all unique.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs that will warm your heart just by listening.
Be sure to read the lyrics as you listen and find the one song that warms your heart.
- A song with gentle lyrics that warm the heart
- Winter Songs: Classic tracks you want to listen to in winter. Songs you long for during the winter.
- [Winter Love Songs] A curated selection of timeless classics and the latest tracks that offer both warmth and heartbreak
- [Winter Songs] Recommended for Instagram Reels! Classic winter hits
- [For Seniors] Winter songs you'll want to hum along to. A collection of classic tunes recommended for BGM and recreational activities
- [Songs to Listen to in December] J-POP and Christmas Songs that Feel Like Winter [2026]
- A classic winter song you often hear recommended on TikTok.
- Classic winter ballads. Recommended winter ballad roundup [2026]
- Unrequited love songs for winter. Songs about one-sided love you want to listen to in winter.
- Winter songs you'll want to listen to in the cold season! Recommended for the yutori generation
- Winter songs with lyrics that really hit home. Winter tunes you’ll want to listen to closely.
- Heartwarming, inspiring songs recommended for children.
- Popular winter songs on YouTube Shorts. Winter song special.
Warm songs to listen to in winter: A collection of heartwarming music (21–30)
LOVER SOULJUDY AND MARY
Speaking of winter songs by JUDY AND MARY—aka Judy Mari—this is the one! Over a mid-tempo, rock-ballad arrangement, YUKI’s distinctive vocals resound with a sentimental touch.
The lyrics depict a sweet romance between a man and a woman, and while listening warms your heart, the melody also carries a certain wistfulness that really hits home.
It’s a beautiful track that captures the crisp feel of winter—one you’ll want to play when the season makes you long for someone’s warmth.
Because you are hereUru
It’s a song that pours out overflowing feelings for a loved one.
It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Theseus no Fune” (Theseus’ Ship) and became a hot topic as a masterpiece that matched the show’s story.
The person you picture as your loved one—family, a partner, and so on—will differ from person to person.
Still, the emotions for a loved one depicted in this song, and the strong longing to see them again, are sure to move anyone’s heart.
While there aren’t many specifically wintry images, the overall mood of the song is perfect for winter.
A bittersweet yet deeply moving track I highly recommend.
Warm songs to listen to in winter: A collection of heartwarming music (31–40)
WINTER WITHOUT YOUXG
A winter ballad from XG that stays close to you in the snowy season.
Released in December 2023, this song soothes the loneliness of Christmas with a warm melody.
Gentle synths and luscious harmonies feel as if they’re wrapping your whole body in a tender embrace.
The lyrics portray the solitude of spending winter alone and the lingering feelings for a former lover, tightening your chest.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to quietly on long winter nights.
hot milknishina
A song I want you to listen to on long winter nights is “Hot Milk.” It’s a track by singer-songwriter Nishina, created as the theme song for episode 1 of the drama “I Want a Love Like a Romance Drama in NEW YORK.” It depicts someone spending a long night alone, thinking about an ex.
The content is quite heartrending, but Nishina’s gentle voice seems to warm the heart when you listen.
Also, I’d like you to pay attention to the conclusion the protagonist reaches at the end of the song.
Snowin’DXTEEN
A winter song by DXTEEN that captures the chill of the season and the bittersweetness of first love.
Released in January 2024, it drew attention, topping the Oricon singles chart.
The lyrics, which intertwine a beautiful winter landscape with a fateful encounter, strike a chord.
The way the heart becomes fulfilled through meeting someone warm is particularly memorable.
Through the imagery of falling snow, it reminds us of the importance of human connection.
Be sure to give it a careful listen.
Sound of SnowGReeeeN
When it comes to GReeeeN’s winter songs, this is the one! “Yuki no Ne” has charming, bittersweet lyrics that bring back memories of school days romance.
You like them but just can’t be honest… Isn’t that a feeling everyone’s experienced? The closer that person is to you, the stronger it gets.
Listening to the lyrics of this song will surely make you sink into nostalgia, thinking of that sweet yet heartrending love.
Winter SongKiroro
Among the many hit songs they’ve released, this winter song is especially popular.
It’s one you want to listen to while thinking of someone special.
It reminds you anew just how important it is to have that special person by your side.
The repeated chorus sticks in your head.
It was their third single at the time, released in 1998.
It was used in Meiji Seika’s “Meltykiss” and “Porte” commercials for their winter campaign.
The lyrics and music were written by Chiharu Tamashiro.
It’s a tear-jerker that’s perfect for winter.