[Songs to Listen to in March] Classic Spring Tracks and Moving Songs About Meetings and Partings

Spring is like the windBIGMAMA

Haru Wa Kaze No Youni

BIGMAMA, celebrated for their unique blend of rock and classical music.

Featured on their March 2013 album “Kimi Omou, Yue ni Ware Ari,” this track is a fast-paced, wind-like rock number that layers the turning of the seasons with the stirrings of romance.

With vivid imagery—spring’s cherry blossoms, summer night skies—it captures the bittersweet passage of time alongside an unwavering devotion to the one you love.

The emotive lyrics woven by vocalist Masato Kanai and the delicate violin melodies performed by Mao Higashide intertwine beautifully, sure to move listeners’ hearts.

In this season of farewells and new beginnings, when memories surface and you feel a touch sentimental, this is a song that will gently stay by your side.

dizzinessDREAMS COME TRUE

Dizziness (from DCT-TV special WINTER FANTASIA 2009 ~ DCTgarden “THE LIVE!!!”)

An exquisite ballad perfect for spring, portraying a profound sense of loss so deep it makes your body waver.

Created by DREAMS COME TRUE, who continue to lead the Japanese music scene, it’s included on their album THE LOVE ROCKS, released in February 2006.

The song was produced as the theme for the TV Asahi drama special “Ai to Shi o Mitsumete” (“Gazing at Love and Death”).

Miwa Yoshida’s deeply expressive vocals and Masato Nakamura’s minimalist, subtractive arrangement—both mirroring the story’s gravitas—leave a lasting impression.

How about listening to a track that gently accompanies those trying to overcome the pain of heartbreak?

spring breezeShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu “Spring Breeze”

A bittersweet yet warm mid-tempo number that evokes the seasonal scent drifting in with the arrival of spring.

Led by the overwhelming vocal prowess and songwriting talent of Shota Shimizu, this piece is said to be the first song he wrote and composed at the age of 16.

A once-mythical masterpiece that had only been performed live until it was included as a bonus track on the best-of album “ALL SINGLES BEST,” released in February 2015.

Set to a piano-centered sound, it paints scenes that bring past loves and memories back to life.

The story, where the pain of parting overlaps with the resolve to move forward, is perfect for those moments when a sudden loneliness creeps in amid the springtime warmth.

Wings of MarchGosuperāzu

Wings of March

The Gospellers give us a push forward with their beautiful harmonies and powerful messages.

Released digitally in March 2014 and later included on their September 2014 album The Gospellers Now, Wings of March is an up-tempo number that gives courage to its listeners.

Chosen as the theme song for “SKY PerfecTV! Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games,” the track has an intensity that mirrors the passion of the athletes.

Its forward-looking lyrics that push beyond limits and the exhilarating blend of the five voices are especially noteworthy.

This is the season when anxiety and anticipation mix as we step into new environments.

It’s a fresh, spring-breeze-like anthem of encouragement that we want everyone chasing their dreams to hear.

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It’s more love (Remaster)

Berry Goodman captivates with a compelling fusion of beautiful harmonies and rap.

This work is a mid-tempo breakup song that chronicles the pain of losing a longtime partner.

Lyrics that portray the struggle to accept the separation stir a poignant sadness.

It’s included on the album “SING SING SING,” released in April 2014.

Originally an indie-era track, it gained broader support through passionate live performances and grew among fans to the point that a remixed version was released in 2017.

In spring, when encounters and farewells intersect, you may find yourself getting sentimental as old loves come to mind.

On nights like that, why not listen to this song and face your lingering feelings and memories?

Spring personAYANE

In-Film Song from the Movie “The Song You Left Behind” Ayane / Person of Spring (Official Music Video) [Opens Friday, March 20]

This is a ballad that layers deep feelings for a cherished person you can no longer meet with images of spring’s arrival and a starry sky.

Its wistful yet warm melody, together with a core strength that seems to vow a fresh start beyond sorrow, resonates deeply in the heart.

Performed by Ayane, portrayed by Meru Nukumi, the song appears in the 2026 film “The Last Song You Left Behind,” where it was released in advance in February 2026 as an in-film track.

There’s even a story that Shunsuke Michieda, the lead actor, heard the vocals during filming and, beyond acting, was moved to tears naturally.

It’s a song that gives you the courage to step into a new season while holding on to unforgettable memories.

On a spring night when changes in your environment bring confusion or loneliness, why not listen quietly while gazing up at the sky?

GraduationTakahashi Yuu

Yu Takahashi “Graduation”

Singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi, who has won the hearts of many through his street performances, released this, his sixth single, in January 2012.

It was used as the opening theme for TBS’s “CDTV” and as the campaign song for JR East’s “Let’s Wave at the Steam Locomotive!! – Along-the-Line Smile Project.” Created based on messages sent to a radio program, the song affirms not only graduating from school but also setting out from sorrow and anxiety with powerful positivity.

In spring, when many dive into new environments, listening to it when you want to rally yourself may spark the energy to move forward.