Lovely winter song

Winter songs with lyrics that really hit home. Winter tunes you’ll want to listen to closely.

POPS writer/editorKEI
Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.
Keyboard playerSAKI
I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”

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!

Winter songs with lyrics that hit home. Wintry tracks to savor slowly (41–50)

orionYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Orion, Kenshi Yonezu

orionYonezu Kenshi

Now a national artist without exaggeration, Kenshi Yonezu captivates the public with his multifaceted talents.

His song “orion,” released in 2017 as his sixth single, also served as the ending theme for the anime March Comes in Like a Lion, which depicts the world of shogi.

While many winter songs evoke images of snow and Christmas, this track takes the winter sky—specifically the constellation Orion—as its theme, mirroring a sense of poignant longing.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to while gazing up at the winter night sky.

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Winter songs with lyrics that hit home. Winter tracks to savor (51–60)

Premonition of WinterHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / A Sign of Winter (Lyric Video)

Premonition of WinterHirai Dai

When the weather turns chilly, I want to listen to something stylish that warms the heart too! Dai Hirai’s latest is the perfect winter song for that mood.

Shimmering sleigh bells layer over a soothing guitar sound, creating a light, pop tune that heralds the arrival of winter.

The playful line that suggests the growing heat you feel every time you meet might just be due to a “cold” is irresistibly charming.

Released in December 2020 as part of a consecutive digital release project, the song was later included on the album “Life Goes On.” It’s a heartwarming track you’ll want to enjoy in a cozy room while thinking of someone special.

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Winter StrangerMISIA

Winter Stranger (from THE SINGER SHOW ~THE TOUR OF MISIA 2005 Live Ver.)

Winter StrangerMISIA

Beloved across generations for her exceptional vocal ability, MISIA has many signature songs like Everything and Aitakute Ima, including tracks that perfectly suit winter.

Winter Étranger is another song I highly recommend for its touching lyrics—a winter tune that resonates with the heart.

Featured on her sixth album, SINGER FOR SINGER, released in 2004, it also served as the theme song for the film Umineko.

As a love song, it hits even harder when you listen while thinking of someone special.

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A Winter TaleGivun

Given “Winter Story -with Ritsuka ver.-” Music Video (Short ver.)

A Winter TaleGivun

A classic winter song performed as an insert track in the TV anime “Given,” which reached No.

1 on the digital charts.

It is included on the single “Marutsuke / Fuyu no Hanashi,” released in September 2019.

The piece expresses the weight of loneliness and the earnest determination to keep looking forward through a contrast of calm and intensity in a band sound.

Its emotional melody, where heartache and hope intersect, is deeply moving.

Please take your time and listen closely.

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Snow WhiteMarushii

Marsi – Shirayuki (Official Music Video)

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A three-piece rock band from Fukuoka, marsci released this winter love ballad in December 2020.

It portrays the aching feelings toward a lover with whom one parted on a snowy night, resonating with many and even reaching No.

1 on lyric site popularity rankings.

From the intro, where sleigh bells ring with a magical shimmer, to the airy, floating vocals that seep into the heart, it’s a track that stands out, complemented by Rui Momota’s warm and masterful arrangement and production.

Also included on the album “Memory,” this song will comfort those who carry unforgettable feelings after a breakup.

It’s a winter piece that revives days gone by, like snow piling up softly.

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Tie a ribbon around my affectionLittle Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster – Tie a Ribbon on Tenderness / THE FIRST TAKE

Tie a ribbon around my affectionLittle Glee Monster

This song, which was chosen as the theme for the “Coca-Cola Winter Campaign 2019” and became a hot topic, is by the girls’ vocal group Little Glee Monster and is included on their 2019 EP “I Feel The Light.” The lyrics say that Christmas Eve isn’t just a day to receive things, but a time to exchange feelings—an event where people all over the world can become happy.

It’s truly a wonderful way of thinking, isn’t it?

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SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – SNOW SOUND (MV)

SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]

This song, “SNOW SOUND” by [Alexandros], which was also the theme song for JR SKISKI in 2016–2017.

From the synthesizer in the intro, you can already picture winter and snow.

Released in 2017 as [Alexandros]’s 14th single, it’s a love song that blends the delicate, beautiful image of snow with a winter romance—one that makes your heart ache in the best way.

It’s a track that conjures scenes of snow falling thick and fast, and a townscape gradually dyed white.

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