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 (41–50)
Winter WhistleSukima Suichi
It’s a heartwarming, cozy winter love song.
Beneath the simple lyrics lies a wish to keep walking side by side with the one you love.
It’s perfect for creating the best moments while listening on a drive with your partner!
Warm songs to listen to in winter: A collection of heartwarming music (51–60)
Merry Christmas Mr. LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi
A masterpiece that brilliantly fuses Eastern and Western musical elements, this film score was created by Ryuichi Sakamoto in 1983 and won the BAFTA Award for Best Original Music.
Its graceful pentatonic melody is interwoven with the delicate timbres of synthesizer and glass harp, bringing a gentle sense of expansiveness to the heart.
Re-arranged as a solo piano album titled “Coda,” the work also received high acclaim worldwide as the soundtrack to the film “Merry Christmas, Mr.
Lawrence.” Cherished by many artists, including Hikaru Utada and Sarah Brightman, this gem continues to offer profound emotion—an ideal, soothing background for quiet nights or moments when you wish to calm your mind.
DecemberMoriyama Naotaro
A season when winter’s cold seeps into your bones.
At such times, the songs of Naotaro Moriyama truly resonate with the heart.
With its beautiful melody line and heartrending lyrics, this work paints a scene of love.
Long supported by fans as a hidden gem, the song was first released digitally in 2005, and later received its first CD release when the 2016 version was included on his second best-of album, “Daikessakusenk.” Moriyama’s vocals carry a warmth and softness that suit winter, something that gently envelops the listener’s heart.
It’s a masterpiece you’ll want to savor in a warm room on a day when the cold wind blows.
snow moonRyosuke Yamada
A gem of a medium-tempo ballad that weaves a heartrending love story against a stage of moonlight shining in the winter night sky and gently falling snow.
Sung by Ryosuke Yamada of Hey! Say! JUMP, this piece tenderly embraces the feelings of someone confronting memories of a bygone love while trying to take a new step forward.
Carried by delicate tones of piano and strings, the lustrous vocals seep into the heart.
Set for digital release in February 2025, this song is recommended for those who want to look up at the moon alone on a winter night and reflect on precious memories.
Amid a quiet snowy landscape, it will stay close to your heart.
SweetieME:I
A winter song that portrays the warm, sweet moments of a couple spending their first winter together.
Released as a digital single on December 2, 2024, the track features a sparkling arrangement and gentle vocals.
The lyrics reminisce about days spent with a loved one, emphasizing that the small moments of everyday life shared together are miracles and gifts.
It’s the perfect song for those who want to savor the feeling of the season or cherish time with someone special.
Winter Ahead (with PARK HYO SHIN)V
A duet by V (Kim Taehyung) and Park Hyo-shin, distinguished by its heartwarming harmonies.
Sung about the warm bond that exists between them even in the harshness of winter, the song features a pleasant melody infused with jazz-pop elements.
Released in November 2024, it stands out with the tones of saxophone, trumpet, and prepared piano, and the two artists’ captivating vocals blend beautifully.
It’s a perfect track for moments when you want to spend time with someone during the cold season or feel the connection with someone special.
Winter SongLucie, Too
Lucie, Too is a girl band garnering attention at home and abroad for songs brimming with pop appeal and lyrics that resonate with women.
Their seventh digital single, “Winter Song,” features a dramatic arrangement that evolves from a laid-back shuffle beat into a driving ensemble.
The sentimental lyrics, depicting a forbidden love, combined with the Christmas atmosphere, are sure to stir up powerful emotions.
It’s a heart-trembling number with a bittersweet story that conveys fleeting happiness.
