[Songs for May] Tracks that suit fresh greenery and driving & Mother's Day songs
By May, which includes the long holiday period, many of us are finally getting used to the new lives that began in April.
Some of you might be feeling a bit down from loneliness.
It may be a season when you start to miss the friends you used to spend almost every day with and the family who supported you.
This time, we’re featuring songs recommended for May! We’ll introduce refreshing tracks perfect for fresh greenery and road trips, songs that support your everyday life, and moving tunes just right for Mother’s Day.
We hope this leads you to a song that stays close to your heart.
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[May Songs] Tracks for Fresh Greenery and Drives & Mother's Day Songs (51–60)
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
As a heartwarming ballad that reminds us of the precious things we tend to overlook in everyday life, this has become one of JUJU’s signature songs and continues to move many people.
With a melody that gently embraces gratitude for a loved one and the joy their presence brings to life, heartfelt emotions are carefully woven throughout.
Released in February 2009 as her ninth single, the song was featured in a Nissan Cube commercial, in which JUJU herself also appeared.
Whether you’ve lost love, are starting a new chapter, or want to express thanks to someone important, you’re sure to find lyrics that resonate.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you long to be wrapped in a gentle, warm feeling.
Friendgagaga supi
Gagaga SP are a leading force among Japanese punk bands.
Their songs are often rugged, fiery, and deeply moving, and “Tomo yo” (“My Friend”) is another passionate, subtly tear-jerking anthem.
Everyone has an unforgettable youth—even if it wasn’t glamorous, there were meaningful exchanges with friends you’ll never forget.
This is a friendship song that can instantly bring back those glittering days, even if nothing particularly special happened.
It’s a track that really hits home when you’re worn out by a new phase in life.
Even if, even ifRyokushokushakai
Some of you might be looking for a pep song to blow away the May blues.
If so, let me introduce “Tatoe Tatoe.” It’s a track Ryokuoushoku Shakai wrote specifically as a theme song for a high school baseball tournament.
The lyrics are a cheer for those who feel like they’re about to be overwhelmed by hardship.
Inspired by baseball fight songs, its driving sound gives you a powerful push forward.
It could be a great song to send to a friend feeling down from the May blues.
Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//
A song by DISH//, co-written by vocalist Takumi Kitamura and Hattori, the singer-guitarist of Macaroni Empitsu.
Chosen as the theme song for the drama “The Winner in February: The Classroom of Guaranteed Success,” it carries a marching motif that evokes moving forward toward a brilliant future.
While depicting a message to oneself to push on through hardship, it also conveys a veiled gratitude toward the singer’s mother, who has always been a source of support in such times.
[Songs for May] Tracks for fresh greenery and drives & Mother's Day songs (61–70)
RealizeMelody.
It’s a bright, uplifting song.
While it carries the softness and lightness of a woman’s touch, the lyrics firmly give you a push forward.
It’s a song that not only moves you, but also lifts your spirits when you’re stuck and helps you take that first step.
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
This song, often heard in various scenes like weddings and graduations, is a must as a moving, heartfelt track.
Just like its title, “A Bouquet with All My Love,” it’s perfect for expressing gratitude, and it lets you feel many kinds of love—romantic, friendship, family—big, encompassing love.
It’s the kind of song that, when you’re feeling a bit worn out by everything, gently warms you from the bottom of your heart.
It’s also a song you’d quietly gift to someone growing tired of their new life.
countrysideTamaki Kōji
Koji Tamaki, known as the vocalist of Anzen Chitai, wrote Denden based on his own experiences.
Its lyrics convey the hardships of life and the hope to keep living.
With a structure that builds toward the chorus, listening to it gives you a rising sense of energy.
It’s also a song whose gentle vocals are soothing.
It both energizes and heals—perfect for the May blues.
Be sure to check it out alongside the self-cover version.