[Morning Songs] Masterpieces themed around morning. Popular songs.
A morning of beginnings, a calm morning spent with someone dear, a morning of parting…
Even though it’s all “morning,” the person you’re with and how you feel at the time can make each morning different, right? In this article, we’ll introduce popular and classic songs themed around “morning.” If you use your favorite track as a wake-up alarm and are looking for a “new morning theme song,” be sure to check these out.
Even if something unpleasant happens today, tomorrow might turn out to be wonderful.
Pick a song to start your morning—one that lifts your spirits.
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[Morning Songs] Famous songs themed around morning. Popular songs (41–50)
The earliest one first thing in the morningSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi
Children also love nursery songs with a morning theme.
If you’re looking for morning songs for kids, I recommend the song “Asa ichiban hayai no wa.” Its lyrics shine a light on people who work from early in the morning, making it perfect for learning through song.
If you have children, try waking up and singing it together to start your morning feeling refreshed.
Slow MorningLe Couple
Le Couple is one of the quintessential artists of the 1990s.
Among their songs themed around morning, the well-known track is “Slow Morning.” Its rock-tinged sound and warm vocals blend perfectly, creating a refreshing and gentle morning song.
It’s a track that lets you feel the pleasant morning air, so if you want to wake up feeling refreshed, definitely give it a listen.
morning colorNatural High
“Asairo” is the B-side track to Natural High’s ninth single, “I Got Rhythm,” released in August 2007.
The song depicts a morning scene of a woman who, having overcome heartbreak, is trying to envision a new future.
strawaiko
It’s a warm song that depicts an ordinary breakfast with a loved one.
The wish for the other person’s happiness is expressed through a unique perspective—the color of the straw placed in the breakfast drink—showcasing aiko’s characteristically delicate sensibility.
While honestly portraying the anxieties and conflicts that grow as the relationship deepens, it still conveys unwavering love through a refreshing melody.
Released in May 2018, the track was chosen as the theme song for TBS’s information/variety program “King’s Brunch” and was also included on the album “Wet Sandal Summer Beginnings” released the same year.
It’s a recommended listen not only for those who share breakfast with someone special, but also for anyone who dreams of such moments.
dawnLiSA
With a powerful voice that seems to cut through the darkness, LiSA captivates countless hearts.
Penned by LiSA herself, this song is a hope-filled rock number that feels like it captures the very moment of dawn.
Even in the depths of despair, a strong will to stand up on one’s own feet and seize the future is sung over a driving, exhilarating melody.
Released in January 2021 as her 18th single, the track was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Back Arrow.
It’s the kind of song that might kindle a fierce light in your heart when you face a new challenge in the morning or need the courage to confront adversity.
YOAKENiziU
An emotional pop ballad sung by NiziU.
It’s a track included on the mini album “AWAKE,” released in February 2025, where the moment of daybreak is overlaid with the image of overcoming anxiety and growing into a new self.
As the lyricist described, the theme is “from anxiety to hope,” acknowledging the fear that comes before a challenge while offering warm yet powerful encouragement to step toward the light.
When you stand at a turning point in life and feel your confidence wavering, listening to this song will surely help you regain a positive outlook and think, “The future starts here!”
To You at DawnTomei
This song by TOMEI, written as an inspired track for the film A Different Country Diary, was released in June 2024.
As TOMEI—an avid fan of the original work—has said, it was created with the feeling of writing a letter to the characters.
It portrays a ray of hope shining into a lonely heart trembling within an awkward relationship.
The song is also included on the album Recipe for Transformation.
If you listen to it on a night when your heart is worn out from missing each other’s signals, it will gently wrap around you like a quiet dawn.