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.
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Warm songs to listen to in winter: A collection of heartwarming music (31–40)
Kiss Me, WinterFIVE NEW OLD
This song portrays the bittersweet feelings of winter love, with an impressive sound grounded in R&B and pop.
It’s easy to empathize with the attempt to thaw a frozen heart amid the cold season.
Released in November 2023 by the Kobe-based band FIVE NEW OLD, the track was also selected as FM Yokohama’s winter campaign song.
The synthesizer tones and gentle rhythms evoke the chill of winter air while creating a warm sound.
It’s a smooth, intimate track you’ll want to listen to alone on a winter night—not only for those troubled by love.
Winter, againGLAY
Speaking of winter songs by male artists, this track still enjoys enduring popularity.
Many people probably feel that TERU’s voice pairs especially well with winter-themed songs.
As is well known, the lyrics express his desire to visit his hometown of Hokkaido with the one he loves.
The straightforward expressions of love in the lyrics are sure to move your heart.
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.
366 daysHY
Even if they don’t explicitly feature winter season words or scenes, there are many songs that simply feel right for winter.
HY’s “366 Days” is one such song, well-known as a tearjerker and a heartbreak anthem.
Included on their fifth album “HeartY,” released in 2008, the track has also been covered by numerous artists.
This song, which expresses feelings of sadness and heartache, might resonate even more deeply when you listen to it on a cold, freezing winter’s day.
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.
Warm songs to listen to in winter: A collection of heartwarming music (41–50)
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.
Promise of the Snow DomeKis-my-ft2
A heartwarming ballad by Kis-My-Ft2 that gently wraps the bittersweetness of winter.
Lyrics that depict a two-person world like a snow globe will make anyone in love feel a sweet ache.
Released in November 2013, the song was used in a Seven-Eleven Japan commercial and as an insert song in the drama “Kamen Teacher” starring Taisuke Fujigaya.
It sold about 306,000 copies and ranked 20th on the Oricon year-end singles chart.
It’s the perfect track for those chilly nights when you want to snuggle up with someone special.
Recommended not only for those in love, but also for anyone who wants to feel the warmth of someone dear.