Fireworks—one of summer’s quintessential traditions—burst into dazzling blooms and resound with a deep boom.
Some enjoy them with friends, partners, or family; others might watch alone or catch them on TV.
In this article, we introduce songs that pair perfectly with fireworks illuminating the summer night sky.
We’ve gathered tracks themed around fireworks, along with songs that heighten the excitement or lend a touch of bittersweet color.
Put them on as background music while watching fireworks, or listen as you look back on your fireworks memories.
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Songs perfect for fireworks that color the summer night sky (1–10)
planetariumOtsuka Ai
This song beautifully portrays a poignant, aching love.
Used as an insert song for the TBS drama “Boys Over Flowers,” it was released in September 2005 and reached No.
1 on the Oricon chart.
It is also included on the album “LOVE COOK.” The lyrics leave a strong impression with their forward-looking attitude even while reflecting on a lost love.
Otsuka’s clear, translucent vocals and the piano’s tone resonate deeply with the heart.
Listening to it on a late summer night may make it even more moving.
cotton candyback number
This is a song that portrays the feelings of a summer festival romance.
It’s back number’s sixth single, released in July 2012, and was used as the opening theme for TBS’s “COUNT DOWN TV.” You can really feel the protagonist’s excitement as he spends time with his girlfriend in a yukata.
The warm vocals and melody are striking, evoking bittersweet memories of youth.
It’s the kind of track that would resonate even more deeply when listened to while gazing up at the night sky.
Strawberry-Colored Summer Fireworkssutopuri
This song paints fireworks that color the summer night sky in a strawberry hue.
It’s a 2020 digital single by Strawberry Prince (SutoPuri), a pop tune that evokes the fun of summer and the sparkle of youth.
It carries a wish to break free from a boring routine and see new sights with someone special.
The lyrics are filled with determination and affection for cherished scenes, and they really resonate.
It’s perfect as background music while watching fireworks, and great to listen to when you’re looking back on summer memories.
BoyhoodInoue Yosui
A piece that feels like a soundscape—one of Yosui Inoue’s signature works.
Released in September 1990, it was also used as the theme song for the film “Boyhood.” Its gentle melody evocatively embraces scenes of summer festivals and memories of childhood.
The piano timbre seems to portray the image of a boy who is still unfinished.
The unique coined words are another part of its charm.
It’s a perfect song for savoring the bittersweet mood at summer’s end.
It might be nice to listen to it while watching fireworks with a friend or a lover.
Love Is Like RamuneTaira Rio
This is a coming-of-age love song that poignantly portrays unrequited feelings, set against a summer’s-end fireworks festival.
Released in August 2023, it resonates deeply with listeners alongside its refreshing pop sound.
Rio Taira’s delicate lyrics and melodies seep in with an emotional, heart-stirring warmth.
It’s a song I’d love for anyone harboring secret feelings for someone to listen to while gazing up at the fireworks.
Ah, summer vacation.Kotobukikun
This track really highlights Toshikimi’s reggae style.
It was produced by sampling TUBE’s classic hit and drew attention as the lead song from his major-label debut album “New Rebe,” released in July 2018.
The samba whistle and conga rhythms stand out, creating a lively atmosphere reminiscent of Rio’s carnival.
The lyrics, depicting the start of a seaside summer romance and youthful passion, leave a strong impression.
It might be the perfect song for anyone who wants to enjoy summer to the fullest.
A Midsummer Morning’s DreamLyrical Lily
It’s a pop song that captures the fleeting yet beautiful moment of first love.
Performed by Lyrical Lily, a music unit from the multimedia project D4DJ, it was released digitally in August 2023.
Beginning with the freshness of a morning breeze and shifting to the image of a grand flower blooming in the night sky, the scene-setting resonates deeply.
The gentle, harmonious blend of the melody line and vocals is exquisite, evoking listeners’ summer memories.