Classic songs that sing about flowers. Popular songs related to flowers.
The color of the flowers has faded in vain, while I, lost in thought, let my life drift by in this world.
This is the famous waka by Ono no Komachi, also known from the Hyakunin Isshu.
Since ancient times, the Japanese have been captivated by the beauty of flowers.
Even today, flowers are an indispensable part of life’s milestones, showing our deep connection with them.
In this article, we introduce a selection of famous songs themed around “flowers.”
Please enjoy these flower songs that have always enchanted and accompanied us through the ages: the resilient flowers that bloom again and again even when trampled, the beautiful flowers everyone admires, and the gentle flowers that bloom in our hearts.
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Masterpieces that sing of flowers: Popular flower-themed songs (21–30)
FlowerFuji Kaze
Singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze, whose talent drew attention even before his major-label debut and who now dominates the J-pop scene with his urban musicality.
His 14th digital-only single, “Hana (Flower),” was written as the theme song for the TV drama “The Most Favorite Flower.” Its lyrics convey a message of someday letting your own unique flower bloom, offering comfort to those who feel lost or troubled.
It’s an emotional number, with a stirring melody carried by a piano that is both rich in depth and light on its feet.
FlowerORANGE RANGE
This song was used as the theme for the film “Be With You.” It conveys the simple, fleeting truth that flowers will eventually fall—and that the same fragility and preciousness apply to people as well.
That’s why it’s a very positive song about striving to live wholeheartedly in the present.
It’s also a popular choice at karaoke.
Fluttering Cherry BlossomSnow Man
Hirari to Sakura, sung by Snow Man, is a cherry blossom song that was first unveiled in 2019 during the stage production Takizawa Kabuki ZERO, before their CD debut.
On stage, the members danced amid a flurry of cherry blossoms, creating a dreamlike spectacle.
Contrary to the usual delicate and fleeting image of sakura, this song evokes cherry blossoms that remain noble and strong even as they fall.
Like blossoms that bloom grandly and scatter with grace, it inspires a strong will to keep moving forward and to embark on a fresh start in spring.
petalback number
This is a song by back number that portrays memories resurfacing in the cherry blossom season and the regret tied to those memories.
Along with conveying the warmth of spring, the layered sound also carries feelings of remorse and wistfulness.
It expresses how not only cherry blossoms but various scenes can revive past memories, and how the heart aches each time they return.
Alongside the cherished feelings one cannot let go of, it also depicts a wish that, if time could be turned back, one would choose without regret next time.
It’s a song packed with anguish.
A Hazy Moonlit Nightshouka
A song that beautifully portrays a spring evening depicts, with delicate nuance, a scene where the setting sun and haze spread over a field of rapeseed blossoms, and a pale moonlight floats in the sky.
Alongside the tranquil countryside, it gently embraces quintessential images of spring in Japan—the hues of the forest, people walking along rice-field paths, the croaking of frogs, and the tolling of bells.
Released in 1914 as a Ministry of Education school song, the work seamlessly marries lyrics by Tatsuyuki Takano with music by Teiichi Okano, and it has long been cherished in educational settings.
It has continued to be loved across generations, with Aiko Moriyama covering it in 2009 and Ai Nishida performing it on a program in June 2023.
As a song to hear on a calm spring evening, it offers a warmth that deeply touches the heart.
Flower ~Flowers in Everyone’s Heart~Lyrics and Composition: Kanō Shōkichi
It’s a warm, heartfelt song that, like the flow of a river, accepts both tears and smiles, and sings of making beautiful flowers bloom in our hearts.
Its somewhat nostalgic melody, rooted in Okinawan folk music, and its lyrics filled with an earnest prayer for peace resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in June 1980, the piece was also used as the ending theme for the 1995 film “Himeyuri no Tō” (The Tower of Himeyuri).
The fact that it is beloved in more than 60 countries speaks to the universality of its message.
It is a song that reminds us not to forget tragic history and teaches the importance of building a future without conflict.
petalback number
Speaking of back number, “Hanataba” is one of their signature songs.
They’re great at writing flower-themed tracks, and a song called “Hanabira” is just as moving as “Hanataba”! This track kicks off with a nicely overdriven guitar, and the momentary stop in the backing during the first verse is an irresistible touch.
There’s also a quick break right before the chorus, which adds a perfect bit of spice to build it up.
The emotionally charged lyrics, which recall a spring romance and capture feelings for a girlfriend that are about to overflow, are also a must-hear!
