Recommended for Gen Z! Winter songs that will liven up your winter events
Generation Z refers to those born roughly between 1996 and 2012.
Also called digital natives, they’ve grown up with social media and subscriptions as the norm, so they tend to listen to a wide range of music across ages and genres.
As a result, revival hits have become more common.
Here, we’re introducing winter songs recommended for Gen Z.
We’ve gathered tracks that were released around the time they likely spent their formative years, so this is great not only for Gen Z listeners but also for anyone who wants to know what music Gen Z has been listening to!
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Recommended for Gen Z! Winter songs to liven up your seasonal events (11–20)
silentNEW!SEKAI NO OWARI
A winter classic by SEKAI NO OWARI that evokes snow piling up on a quiet night.
Written specifically as the theme song for the 2020 TBS drama “Kono Koi Atatamemasu ka,” the track features Christmas-like sleigh bells as an accent, and lyrics that capture a silence like sound has vanished and an unspoken, aching longing that truly resonates.
Surprisingly, that vivid wintry atmosphere was created by the members in the middle of summer, chilling the room to an extreme with air conditioning.
Later included on the album “scent of memory,” it can be considered one of their new standard numbers.
It’s also frequently featured on TikTok as a song people want to hear in winter—perfect for pairing with videos of illuminated cityscapes and snowy scenes.
Be sure to use it as heartwarming BGM for your posts.
powder snowNEW!Remioromen
When it pops up on TikTok in winter, you can’t help but hum the chorus, right? This piece by Remioromen stands out with its fleeting yet powerful melody.
Like softly falling snow, the lyrics portray the difficulty of truly connecting and the pain of missed connections, tightening the listener’s chest.
Even so, it carries a heartfelt wish to keep thinking of the other person, leaving you with the feeling of searching for warmth amid the winter cold.
Released as a single in November 2005, it drew attention as an insert song for the drama “1 Litre of Tears.” It’s also included on the album “HORIZON,” and is one of their signature tracks.
The chorus, which feels like an outpouring of emotion, is perfect for belting out at karaoke.
As BGM for videos enjoying winter scenery, it’s sure to create a touch of bittersweet mood.
HappinessAI
With heartwarming lyrics and a bright melody, this song gives listeners hope and a positive feeling.
Released in November 2011, it was used as the TV commercial song for Coca-Cola’s Christmas campaign.
AI’s distinctive vocals and the accessible lyrics are quite memorable.
With total downloads exceeding three million, it received Platinum certification in February 2012, showing the strong support it has garnered.
It’s the perfect track to liven up winter events or cheer up a friend who’s feeling down.
It’s also a great choice for karaoke.
SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism
An emotional and dramatic winter ballad that seeks warmth amid the cold of winter.
Released by Official HIGE DANDism in October 2022, this song was chosen as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “silent.” Its piano-centered, melodious sound and clear, translucent vocals seep into the heart.
The lyrics, which portray the power of words and the difficulty and beauty of moving people through them, deeply resonate with listeners.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you wish to deepen a relationship with someone important or when you’re holding feelings you can’t put into words.
broad daylightKing Gnu
This is King Gnu’s second digital single, notable for its delicate vocals and piano.
Released in February 2019 as the theme song for the NTV drama “Innocence: False Accusation Lawyer,” its lyrics express deep sorrow, regret, and hope with a universality that listeners can relate to through their own experiences.
The gentle tempo and emotional melody have captivated the hearts of younger audiences.
It peaked at No.
2 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and has surpassed 500 million streams, making it one of King Gnu’s signature songs.
It’s a moving ballad you’ll want to listen to alone on a winter night.
IlluminationSEKAI NO OWARI
This song was chosen as the theme for the TV Asahi drama “Legal V: Ex-Lawyer Shoko Takanashi.” Characterized by a pop sound that still conveys emotional depth, it was released as a digital single in October 2018.
The grand strings color the track, and the lyrics, filled with hope and anticipation, resonate with listeners’ hearts.
SEKAI NO OWARI have said that the song’s theme is “strength and kindness that remain even after being burned by flames.” Warm enough to blow away the winter chill, it’s a track you’ll want to listen to while walking through a city wrapped in illuminations.
Recommended for Gen Z! Winter songs to liven up your winter events (21–30)
Winter TaleSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
An emotional ballad number whose transparent piano sound and expressive vocals evoke winter scenes.
Released in October 2013, it’s the 10th single by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE, and was used as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “PON!” as well as a commercial song for Huis Ten Bosch.
The lyrics, which overlay a bittersweet love with winter landscapes, warm the heart in the cold season.
It’s a moving winter song you’ll want to listen to at Christmas with someone special or on a date with your partner.