[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on a rainy day. A special feature on rain-themed tracks.
Do you like rainy days?
Some people dislike them because you get wet and can’t go out, while others love the sound of the rain or the calm atmosphere—there are all kinds of opinions.
For many, rain also ties in with a slightly bittersweet feeling, and there are plenty of songs that use rain as a theme to sing about that sense of poignancy.
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of popular songs that are perfect for listening to on a rainy day!
While many of them are melancholy, there are also songs that sing about hope—like how the rain will stop someday—so be sure to listen to plenty of them!
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[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on a rainy day. Rain song special (111–120)
I don’t have an umbrella.Inoue Yosui
A song released in 1972 by the 1970s folk singer Yosui Inoue.
He actually debuted once under the stage name Andre Candre, but it didn’t take off, so he relaunched his career as “Yosui Inoue,” using the same kanji as his real name but changing the reading.
This song, ‘Kasa ga Nai’ (“I Don’t Have an Umbrella”), expresses the feeling that no matter how the world moves, no matter how serious things are, right now it’s raining and I just want to go see my lover—and I don’t have an umbrella.
The End Of The WorldMakihara Noriyuki
A love song by Noriyuki Makihara, also known as Makky.
The word “rain” isn’t in the title, but it appears repeatedly in the chorus.
Although it’s called a love song, it’s not about an ordinary romance.
Once you realize what it really means, it becomes an achingly bittersweet love song.
It’s the ninth track on the 1996 album “UNDERWEAR.”
What kind of good things?SMAP
Among SMAP’s songs, this one is especially moving.
Its lyrics, which depict everyday scenes on a rainy day, are striking and make you feel permitted to take things at your own pace, forgetting the busyness of daily life.
Released in September 1995, it debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It was also used in a Calbee “Potato Chips” commercial and is loved by many people.
It’s recommended for days when you feel down because of the rain or when you’re exhausted by the daily grind.
The gentle melody and lyrics are sure to soothe your heart.
Early summer rainRemioromen
Samidare, included on Remioromen’s second album ether released in 2005 by the three-piece rock band known for the hits Powder Snow and March 9th.
The exhilarating rush of the driving beat and ringing guitars is irresistible! Especially the way the chorus soars will blow away that damp, muggy feeling of a rainy day.
It’s a rock number that conjures a sense of clarity so bright you can almost feel the heat rising off the ground after the rain.
It’ll leave you eagerly awaiting the fresh, uplifting end of the rainy season.
festivalsumika
It’s a powerful cheer song by sumika that gently nudges people forward as they face new challenges.
With messages of courage to confront anxiety and nerves, and a positive mindset, the song is delivered with a bright, pop sound.
Chosen as the CM song for Morinaga’s “Juken ni in Jelly 2021,” it inspired many people, especially students preparing for entrance exams.
Included as the lead track on the album “AMUSIC,” released in March 2021, it embodies sumika’s signature refreshing style.
Listen to it when you’re stepping into a new environment or working toward your dreams—it will surely make your heart feel lighter.
hydrangeakyanai
This is a song by Kyanai that candidly portrays the complex state of mind of someone who cheated, using the transience of flowers blooming in a rain-soaked city as a motif.
The lyrics, where self-justification shifts the blame for love onto the other person while inner conflict swirls, leave a powerful impression on listeners.
Released in May 2022, this ambitious work sings about romance from a bold new perspective.
It skillfully employs the language of flowers that bloom during the rainy season to poetically depict the fading of a once-pure love.
It’s a recommended track for moments when you want to face complicated romantic feelings while listening to the sound of rain, or when you want to reflect deeply on the contradictions of human relationships.
Not even defeated by sudden showersNICO Touches the Walls
This song by NICO Touches the Walls gently portrays human relationships and inner conflicts, using a steady, drizzling rain as its motif.
Released in July 2013, it was also chosen as the opening theme for the anime Naruto Shippuden, earning high praise from anime fans.
With energetic guitar riffs, rhythmic drums, and a catchy pop melody blended in perfect harmony, the track is sure to softly embrace your heart on rainy days when your spirits tend to sink.