Winter songs with lyrics that really hit home. Winter tunes you’ll want to listen to closely.
When you think of winter songs, what kind of tunes come to mind?
There are upbeat tracks that joyfully sing about Christmas and snowy scenery, as well as tender, beautiful love ballads—songs that portray happy couples or bittersweet heartbreak.
In this article, we’ll highlight winter favorites with particularly great lyrics.
We’ve included not only love songs for that special someone, but also tracks that celebrate love in a broader, more universal sense, so we hope you’ll find a new favorite!
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Winter songs whose lyrics hit you in the heart. Winter songs you want to listen to closely (91–100)
Winteramin
This song is included on the album “P.S.
Anata e…” released in 1983.
It’s a cover of a song Junko Yagami originally released in 1980.
Haruko Kato, who usually handles harmonies, takes the lead vocal on this track.
The tone of the folk guitar is quiet and gentle, and I think her voice suits the mood of the song very well.
Let’s walkikimonogakari
This song, which was used as the theme for the drama “Runaway: For the One I Love,” is a track by the music group Ikimono-gakari, released in 2011 as their 21st single.
It’s a bittersweet yet heartwarming ballad that sings, “Thanks to you, I became stronger; that’s how I can keep walking.” Winter tends to make us feel lonely, doesn’t it? This is a track I’d love for you to listen to at times like that.
It will surely—no, definitely—be a source of support for you.
White WindMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
In a life filled with many meetings and farewells, “White Wind” sings of the joy and happiness of encountering someone precious.
It was released after being sold in limited quantities at “Momoiro Christmas 2011 at Saitama Super Arena.” The song gives voice to the courage and hope to move toward the future together with someone who is a pillar of the heart.
Their emotional vocals, carried by a band performance that weaves in the beautiful timbre of strings, convey a wide range of feelings.
It’s a heartfelt track that reminds you of the importance of smiles and gratitude.
A town where it doesn’t snowKobukuro
Many people love songs with strong storytelling, don’t they? The one I’d like to introduce is “A Town Without Snow.” The song portrays a couple who spend a happy winter together but gradually grow apart and eventually break up.
Because of that, I think both those who are happy now and those who have experienced heartbreak will find it relatable.
I also want you to pay attention to the finely detailed psychological expressions.
The song is performed by Kobukuro, whose members also write the lyrics and compose the music.
The “town without snow” in the title is said to refer to Kentaro Kobuchi’s hometown, Miyazaki City.
polar bearBikkeburanka
It’s a straightforward winter love song that powerfully sings, “I will absolutely protect you.” The track is by Vickeblanka, a singer-songwriter from Aichi Prefecture, and was released digitally in 2019.
Its brisk piano tones make for a very comfortable listen.
The unadorned vocals match perfectly, leaving a lovely impression.
As you follow the lyrics, you’re filled with a gentle warmth—it’s a heartwarming masterpiece.
When you’re feeling a bit tired and in need of healing, be sure to give it a listen.
Heart of WinterYamazaki Masayoshi
Masayoshi Yamazaki is an artist who really suits the winter season, isn’t he? This song, “Heart of Winter,” is his 24th single, released in 2008, and it was also used in a commercial.
It carries an indescribable nostalgia and a touch of sadness, yet there’s a certain warmth to it—something that lets you relax even as you feel the chill of winter.
It’s the kind of track you’ll want to listen to while sipping a warm drink in your room, perfect for a chill, laid-back mood.
powder snowRemioromen
It’s a heartbreaking, chest-tightening masterpiece ballad that, just like the title suggests, compares a fragile bond with a loved one to “powdered snow.” It’s one of the signature works by the three-piece rock band Remioromen, released in 2005 as their seventh single.
It became a major hit after being used as an insert song in the drama “1 Litre of Tears.” That cry in the chorus really hits you, doesn’t it? It feels like emotions from deep within the heart are overflowing.
Even now, long after its release, it remains a karaoke favorite—a song that will surely continue to be loved forever.