Summer songs with great lyrics. Tracks that make your summer memories even more wonderful.
Great lyrics enhance the tone and add even more color to a song, don’t they? Works that take a literary approach as well as a musical one often become classics.
This time, I focused my research on summer songs with outstanding lyrics! Of course, “good lyrics” can mean many things: lines that move you to tears, words that tug at your heart with bittersweet emotion, or lyrics that sparkle with a touch of humor.
From masterpieces that artfully paint summer scenes with words to one-summer love songs, we’ve got them all.
Be sure to find your favorite lyrics!
Playlist
| Summer songs with great lyrics. Tracks that make your summer memories even more wonderful. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Summer LoveInoue Sonoko |  play_arrow | Inoue Sonoko’s song that heralds the beginning of summer |
| 2east | Nagisasupittsu |  play_arrow | A poignant Spitz classic that depicts a summer scene |
| 3east | Sparklers feat. Lila IkutaSato Chiaki |  play_arrow | A pleasant song that captures the feeling of a summer romance |
| 4east | Live the summerRyokushokushakai |  play_arrow | The freshness and vigor of cider bubbles |
| 5east | StarmineDa-iCE |  play_arrow | A song that portrays a challenge toward a life that shines like fireworks |
| 6east | LIFEkimaguren |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that makes you aware of your inner voice |
| 7east | Music HourPorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | Pornograffitti’s classic that colors the summer |
| 8east | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | It begins with an epilogue like a movie trailer… |
| 9east | Summer with YouKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | A bittersweet summer love melody resonates in the heart. |
| 10east | Fish’s LoveSuper VHS |  play_arrow | A bittersweet summer romance, urban electropop |
| 11east | You’re my sunshineAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s classic summer love song |
| 12east | sunflowerAdo |  play_arrow | Like a sunflower blooming toward the summer sun, … |
| 13east | The Whereabouts on August 31furenzu |  play_arrow | Depicting a poignant love at the end of summer |
| 14east | FANTASYDef Tech |  play_arrow | Def Tech's new song is perfect for summer |
| 15east | Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | A refreshing, exhilarating track that races through summer memories… |
| 16east | Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai |  play_arrow | The bittersweet feeling of approaching the end of summer, and the words I still haven’t been able to say… |
| 17east | fireworksSandaime J Soul Brothsers |  play_arrow | Singing fleeting feelings of love, layered over fireworks |
| 18east | DESIREKato Miria |  play_arrow | Kato Miliyah’s classic where summer romance and a sense of freedom shine |
| 19east | GarnetOku Hanako |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that reflects summer memories |
| 20east | The summer you gave meieiri reo |  play_arrow | Sweet and bittersweet memories of a summer love |
| 21east | That gentle girlsupittsu |  play_arrow | A classic by Spitz: a Hokkaido-born song you’ll want to hear in the morning |
| 22east | summer skyGalileo Galilei |  play_arrow | Galileo, which ceased activities in 2016… |
| 23east | SparkleRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | The movie Your Name is a film that makes you want to watch it in the summer... |
| 24east | FateOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | For the 2019 theme song of “Nettō Kōshien”... |
| 25east | water lily blossomShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | Shonan no Kaze’s “Suirenka” is a staple summer song and... |
| 26east | HANABIMr.Children |  play_arrow | This “HANABI” is Mr. Child… |
| 27east | Marigoldaimyon |  play_arrow | A summer classic: Aimyon’s “Marigold” |
| 28east | Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A recommendation for when summer is coming to an end is R… |
| 29east | Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End |  play_arrow | On a summer night, I think back to an unforgettable woman... |
| 30east | Apples, Fireworks, and a Sea of Sodamafumafu |  play_arrow | Known for a style that incorporates elements of rock, … |
| 31east | secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE |  play_arrow | It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it a hallmark of summer: “S… |
| 32east | Sparklers ~An August Promise~Sonar Pocket |  play_arrow | Expressing summer romance with sparklers |
| 33east | HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | The summer classic “HOT LIMIT,” a song about passionate love. |
| 34east | Somewhere in the summerWANIMA |  play_arrow | A summery so... that just by listening makes you feel positive |
| 35east | a thousand paper cranesYūsuke |  play_arrow | To make the thousand origami cranes, a symbol of Japanese culture, into... |
| 36east | You are the seaMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | A bittersweet summer romance of youth, My H… |
| 37east | Summer Colorsyuzu |  play_arrow | When it comes to Yuzu’s signature summer song, it’s this one: “Natsu-iro” (Summer Color)… |
| 38east | Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | Lyrics that beautifully depict the summer night sky and a lyrical mel... |
| 39east | swallowtail butterflyPorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | The uniquely story-like lyrics that unfold like a novel are captivating... |
| 40east | Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen |  play_arrow | The flashy timbre of the instruments and the sense of speed heat up the summer... |
| 41east | Mock youthMEGA SHINNOSUKE |  play_arrow | At summer’s end, the fleeting melody of youth |
| 42east | Don’t Stop, Summer ~You’re Romantic~flumpool |  play_arrow | A summer song imbued with a bittersweet yet beautiful wish… |
| 43east | Heat haze of Augustmakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | Formed within Senzoku Gakuen College of Music in Kanagawa Prefecture… |
| 44east | together; along with; bothWANIMA |  play_arrow | A song to overcome difficult times together |
| 45east | Summer Love Lifeaiko |  play_arrow | A bittersweet summer love that ends with the season |
| 46east | That summer is becoming an addiction.Jenīhai |  play_arrow | A nostalgic song that depicts the end of summer |
| 47east | Our DiaryME:I |  play_arrow | A classic sparkling summer memory song |
| 48east | A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK |  play_arrow | Selected as the CM (commercial) song for Shiseido’s “ANESSA”… |
| 49east | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number |  play_arrow | The glossy singing of vocalist Iyori Shimizu... |
| 50east | All of the YouthFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | A rock band that sings about young people's feelings in a true-to-life way |
| 51east | Crazy SummerKIRINJI |  play_arrow | A late-summer classic, for a sentimental night |
| 52east | Shadows of SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A poignant song depicting the end of summer |
| 53east | Blue Hawaiitota |  play_arrow | A song that sings of a pale summer romance and feelings of frustration. |
| 54east | Rainy WednesdayOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s summer classic, a piece of music brimming with emotion. |
| 55east | You from that summerSugiyama Kiyotaka |  play_arrow | An unforgettable summer memory that touches the heart |
| 56east | Writing down the summerrokudenashi |  play_arrow | A song that gently weaves together memories of summer |
| 57east | Swallowtail Butterfly ~Song of Love~YEN TOWN BAND |  play_arrow | It’s a classic song that portrays summertime scenes and a bittersweet love. Impres… |
| 58east | Let’s go look for stardust againfukumimi |  play_arrow | Like the stars shining in the summer night sky, lighting a glow in the heart… |
| 59east | PA PA YA!! (feat. F.HERO) (OFFICIAL)BABYMETAL |  play_arrow | BABYMETAL’s “PA PA YA!!” that I want to listen to in the summer |
| 60east | SUMMER SONGYUI |  play_arrow | Introducing YUI’s summery youth song |
| 61east | Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Speaking of Ketsumeishi’s refreshing summer song,... |
| 62east | BoyhoodInoue Yosui |  play_arrow | A masterpiece with great lyrics that everyone can sing. |
| 63east | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | The movie 'STAND BY ME Doraemon...' |
| 64east | Summer Dreamin’Hirai Dai |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song by Dai Hirai that resonates in the summer breeze |
| 65east | AwakeningSuperfly |  play_arrow | The magical song “Awakening” that blows away the summer heat |
| 66east | cloversaidāgāru |  play_arrow | When it comes to summer songs, it has to be this band—Cider Ga... |
| 67east | Only for you, clear skiesYorushika |  play_arrow | Yorushika’s smash hit, a summer-ready pop rock track |
| 68east | BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Upbeat lyrics and refreshing tones give your heart a gentle push |
| 69east | I remember youYUI |  play_arrow | YUI’s classic songs to listen to at the end of summer |
| 70east | summer festivalWhiteberry |  play_arrow | Summer Festival… |
| 71east | Voice of the SeaKiritani Kenta |  play_arrow | au CM song, the melancholic masterpiece performed by Urashima Tarō |
| 72east | Ah, summer vacation.TUBE |  | A classic summer song and a popular karaoke hit... |
| 73east | FinistèreSuzuki Konomi |  play_arrow | Singing of summer’s end and a resolve for the future |
| 74east | Harmony at the End of SummerInoue Yosui, Anzenchitai |  play_arrow | A classic you want to listen to when the seasons change. Yo... |
| 75east | equalsumika |  play_arrow | The crisp guitar tone feels so good… |
| 76east | Okinawa Sunshine DayBEGIN |  play_arrow | A summer tune blending blue skies and ska reggae |
| 77east | EscapeYorushika |  play_arrow | A poignant song by Yorushika themed around 'escape'. |
| 78east | MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s summer cheer song |
| 79east | Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A song that portrays pure feelings of love at the end of summer |
| 80east | Summer NudeMagokoro Burazāzu |  play_arrow | The poignant lyrics of Magokoro Brothers' classic summer song |
| 81east | Everyday, KachushaAKB48 |  play_arrow | Lyricist Yasushi Akimoto, who is a multi-creator, sa... |
| 82east | Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48 |  play_arrow | AK, which often holds large handshake events in the summer... |
| 83east | ultra soulB’z |  play_arrow | Just hearing the guitar intro makes me go “whoa!” |
| 84east | Waiting for the windGRAPEVINE |  play_arrow | Cool down your mind with GRAPEVINE's 'Kazamachi'. |
| 85east | Because of the summerRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A summery RADWIMPS song with a floating, airy feel |
| 86east | Summer HydrangeasSexy Zone |  play_arrow | Comparing a loved one to hydrangeas blooming in the rain… |
| 87east | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko |  play_arrow | She became popular for lyrics that women can uniquely relate to… |
| 88east | fireworksaiko |  play_arrow | The summer classic “Fireworks”: lyrics filled with heartfelt emotions |
| 89east | Summer Days of 1993class |  play_arrow | An evocative melody that brings to mind a refreshing summer... |
| 90east | Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | The Southern All Stars’ iconic summer classic “Manatsu no Kajitsu” (“Mid-Summer Fruit”) |
| 91east | July 1stHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | As a Japanese songstress, she sparked a boom in the J-POP scene… |
| 92east | Magic hourRyokushokushakai |  play_arrow | A song of pure feelings on a summer evening |
| 93east | Coastline CiderKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | A soothing rap that colors the memories of summer |
| 94east | fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | On summer nights when I end up feeling sentimental… |
| 95east | Sunny Day SundaySenchimentaru Basu |  play_arrow | Something I really want you to listen to on a swelteringly hot summer day… |
| 96east | Happinessarashi |  play_arrow | A positive so— released by Arashi in 2007... |
| 97east | sodasumika |  play_arrow | Unspoken feelings overlap with the fizz |
| 98east | Tangerine-Colored Summer VacationFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A song by Masaharu Fukuyama that depicts a nostalgic summer |
| 99east | Fanfaresumika |  play_arrow | A song of courage to overcome hardships and step forward into a new self |
| 100east | fireworksAdo |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the loneliness at the end of summer |
| 101east | Sama☆LoveAnge☆Reve |  play_arrow | Even if you simply say the lyrics are good, it's a song with profound flavor... |
| 102east | Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s “Spirits of the Sea” and its Summer Reverie |
| 103east | summer festivalw-inds. |  play_arrow | Melodies of Nostalgia and Memories of the Summer Festival |
| 104east | Aoba Castle Love Songsatou muneyuki |  play_arrow | Sato Muneyuki’s debut song, a masterpiece depicting scenes of Sendai |
| 105east | Midsummer OrionMorimoto Namua |  play_arrow | On a summer night, the bittersweet memories of love come back to life. |
| 106east | GarnetOku Hanako |  play_arrow | The theme song of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, a track that resonates with the heart |
| 107east | End of SummerShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | A wistful singing voice that echoes at summer’s end |
| 108east | Wake Me Up!SPEED |  play_arrow | SPEED’s “Wake Me Up!” is a positive summer song. |
| 109east | sparklingaiko |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring aiko song that portrays summer love |
| 110east | AspenKuramubon |  play_arrow | A quiet summer song that helps you relax |
| 111east | Mahoro in SummerHarukamirai |  play_arrow | A song of summer youth, a nostalgic memory |
| 112east | Our Summer DreamYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | Tatsuro Yamashita’s moving summer classic |
| 113east | Ephemeral FireworksKamisama wa saikoro o furanai |  play_arrow | A song like fireworks blooming in the summer night sky |
| 114east | Summer memories scented by the windAAA |  play_arrow | A song that poignantly colors the memories of summer |
| 115east | Sing when summer comesLittle Grle Monster |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings about small happiness and the meaning of life |
| 116east | A midsummer passing showerUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A song of deep love and sorrow for someone dear |
| 117east | I wonder if it will be sunny tomorrow.Kuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | A song that lets you believe in yourself and feel hope for tomorrow |
| 118east | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Youthful rock sound, the resonance of blue and summer |
| 119east | Beautiful finsupittsu |  play_arrow | An ocean-inspired worldview, a Detective Conan theme song, and a classic by Spitz |
| 120east | Stars swimmakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | A rock song that portrays the sense of loss in summer and youth |
| 121east | paprikaFoorin |  | For those of you looking for summer songs for children… |
| 122east | Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that portrays the bittersweet memories of youth |
| 123east | Words Bubble Up Like Soda Popnever young beach |  play_arrow | Rhythmic, feel-good city pop |
| 124east | rememberUru |  play_arrow | “Theatrical Feature Natsume’s Book of Friends ~…” sung by Uru |
| 125east | Because I met youmiwa |  play_arrow | A summer so... that openly expresses the joy of meeting someone special |
| 126east | brand-newKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | Spend the summer with a breezy, exhilarating melody... |
| 127east | Drowning in summerBocchi |  play_arrow | A bittersweet summer love song that's trending on social media |
| 128east | Brilliant RainKing Gnu |  play_arrow | King Gnu's summer song 'Ame Sansan,' the beauty of youth |
| 129east | cotton candyback number |  play_arrow | Back Number’s summer festival ballad |
| 130east | fireworkskyanai |  play_arrow | This song is based on experiences from performing live on the street... |
| 131east | Foam Maidenmisekai |  play_arrow | A nostalgic song that plays the wistfulness of summer |
| 132east | Sound of SummerGReeeeN |  play_arrow | Bittersweet love music of a summer festival |
| 133east | Tokyo Summer Session feat. CHiCOHONEY WORKS |  play_arrow | For those looking for heart-fluttering songs to color their summer romance... |
| 134east | summer festivalJITTERIN’JINN |  play_arrow | Among the many summer songs, it boasts a high level of recognition... |
| 135east | Summer TriangleNICO Touches the Walls |  play_arrow | A catchy summer song that depicts overflowing feelings of love… |
| 136east | Summer IllusionOmoinotake |  play_arrow | Omoinotake’s new song becomes a movie’s theme song |
| 137east | The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS |  play_arrow | It has been covered by numerous artists... |
| 138east | Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY |  play_arrow | A perfect summer ou— for outings with your lover or friends |
| 139east | sea glassSaucy Dog |  play_arrow | The three-piece band affectionately known as “Saucy” ro... |
| 140east | miraclemiwa |  play_arrow | A cute song that cheers on a summer romance that’s just taken off... |
| 141east | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell |  play_arrow | Lyrics reminiscent of Tanabata end under the starry sky without ever being confessed... |
| 142east | summer hazeatarayo |  play_arrow | The appeal of Atarayo, a three-piece band that sings about emotions |
| 143east | Spiralsutoreitenaa |  play_arrow | Find courage with the refreshing summer song “Spiral” |
| 144east | Ca Va?Bikkeburanka |  play_arrow | Enjoy summer with the multilingual mashup song 'Ca Va?' |
| 145east | Ghost in the FlowersYorushika |  play_arrow | I want to see you, the one I can’t forget—that’s how I feel… |
| 146east | NatsuneYuuri |  play_arrow | Yuuri’s poignant summer song “Natsune” resonates with the heart. |
| 147east | Slow & EasyHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Enjoying summer with Dai Hirai's 'Slow & Easy' |
| 148east | So it’s summer.↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓ |  play_arrow | A summer classic by The High-Lows, with a sense of speed and passionate vocals! |
| 149east | left-right confusionYorushika |  play_arrow | Yorushika’s ballad for a movie theme song |
| 150east | E.G.summer RIDERE-girls |  play_arrow | It will raise the temperature of a passionate summer romance even higher… |
| 151east | NatsuneGLAY |  play_arrow | A romantic summer st— brimming with literary charm... |
| 152east | OH!SHISHAMO |  play_arrow | Summer students, do your very best! |
| 153east | August NightSilent Siren |  play_arrow | The song I want you to listen to while thinking of the person you like on a summer night is… |
| 154east | Surfside, at this pointTUBE |  play_arrow | Speaking of TUBE, their 1986 “Season …” |
| 155east | Trace that dreamYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Introducing YOASOBI's summer-friendly pop tune |
| 156east | Summer Soulcero |  play_arrow | A chillout track for summer by cero |
| 157east | First NightYorushika |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song that reminisces on a summer night |
| 158east | trumpet vineAndō Yūko |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Yuko Ando that you can’t listen to without tears. Sto… |
| 159east | Like a sail waiting for summerZARD |  play_arrow | A ballad themed around ZARD’s summer |
| 160east | She04 Limited Sazabys |  play_arrow | A youthful summer, with Kirin Lemon |
| 161east | Midsummer Planetchay |  play_arrow | Feeling the heat with the summer classic “Midsummer Planet” |
| 162east | Gate of GloryHirai Dai |  play_arrow | “2022 Summer High School Baseball Cheer Song” and… |
| 163east | tropical nightTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | A rock song that sets a tropical night to music |