Songs for an Unwinding Heart in May: From Showa-Era Classics to Recent Hit Singles
In dazzlingly fresh May, is there a song that makes you want to hum along on the breeze? Having a track that gently accompanies a Golden Week drive or a sunny-day stroll can make the season’s air feel that much more vibrant.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of songs perfect for May.
From beloved classics cherished since the Showa era to numbers that make your body want to bounce, we’ve gathered works in various styles.
You’re sure to find a song you’ll want to add to your May playlist.
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Songs for May that melt the heart: from Showa-era classics to recent hit songs (61–70)
Spring ThiefYorushika
It’s May, when the cherry blossoms have already fallen and spring is about to turn into summer.
A perfect karaoke pick for this time is Yorushika’s 2021 digital release, “Spring Thief.” In this song, the spring wind that scatters the cherry blossoms and hastens the end of spring is likened to a “spring thief.” Its romantic imagery perfectly matches the May scenery, shifting from vivid pink to fresh green.
With a lingering fondness for the cherry blossoms in your heart, why not try singing it at karaoke?
sparkleFuji Kaze
A refreshing pop tune woven from a driving Eurobeat sound and light, buoyant melodies! Fujii Kaze’s transparent vocals brilliantly capture a positive attitude that lightly overcomes life’s hardships.
While centered on romance, the song also celebrates the precious, shining moments in everyday life and the wonder of walking through life with someone you love.
It was written in May 2021 as the theme for Honda’s VEZEL commercial.
In December of the same year, he delivered a memorable remote performance from his hometown in Okayama at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s a song that encourages you as you step into a new stage of life and stays close to your heart.
Paris in the Beautiful Month of MayKatō Tokiko
This is a song arranged and given Japanese lyrics by Tokiko Kato, sung by her, based on a song sung by participating students during the May 1968 revolution in Paris, France.
Its original title is “Ah! le Joli Mois de Mai à Paris,” which also appears in the Japanese lyrics Kato sings.
Although the song has a somber mood, it’s crafted in a way that evokes the flavor of the folk and pop music of the time.
Surely this song must have supported many students.
A person who loves springGLAY
GLAY’s spring song “Haru o Ai Suru Hito” (“One Who Loves Spring”) conjures up refreshing, warm scenes of May.
After being included on the 1996 album BELOVED, it was also featured the following year as the B-side to the single “Kuchibiru.” Beyond spring, the song depicts the other three seasons as well, expressing a desire throughout to keep loving you unchanged, no matter the time of year.
Try listening to it as background music for outings with someone you love during the May holidays!
FlowerORANGE RANGE
Released in 2004, ORANGE RANGE’s hit song “Hana.” It’s a track that evokes the season of May—perfect for spring karaoke events.
With its ballad-like melody, you can deliver a gentle, heartfelt performance, and since it also has a rap section, being able to sing it might earn you some extra respect.
Picking seasonally themed songs really amps up the vibe when you go to karaoke with friends.
Even if you don’t have plans to go, practicing it just in case will come in handy.
