[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)
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.
You are the rain.Ōhashi Torio
It’s a ballad overflowing with emotion that could only come from Ohashi Trio, its jazzy, sophisticated piano tones resonating deep in the heart.
You can picture someone alone on a breakwater, looking up at the night sky while hiding their tears.
That helpless loneliness of longing for someone dear overlaps with the quietly falling rain, leaving you with a poignant ache.
The beautiful melody tightens your chest before you know it.
The track is included on the acclaimed album “I Got Rhythm?” released in November 2009, which reached No.
1 on the charts.
Later selected for his best-of compilation, it stands as one of his signature ballads.
On a quiet night when you want to sink into a sentimental mood, its gentle tones will surely stay close to your heart.
umbrellaMrs. GREEN APPLE
Amid an unending rain of sorrow, a powerless feeling like standing motionless without an umbrella.
Even so, it is a song that portrays a painfully selfless love, swearing to become the “umbrella” oneself to protect a loved one.
The track was included on the 2016 single “Samama Festival!” and was later featured on the 2017 album “Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.” Written by vocalist Motoki Omori during his high school years and released after parting with someone close, its background deepens the work’s sense of urgency.
When your heart is shrouded in deep sadness, listening to it will remind you that feelings for someone can be a source of salvation.
umbrellaSEKAI NO OWARI
A fantastical medium-tempo ballad that personifies a voiceless “umbrella” and portrays its pure will to protect someone.
Released by SEKAI NO OWARI in June 2020, the song also drew attention as the theme for the drama “Dragon Road: Two-Faced Avenger.” Written from the perspective of an umbrella that shouldn’t have emotions, the lyrics convey a poignant determination to protect a cherished person, even at the cost of self-sacrifice, resonating deeply with many fans.
When you strongly wish to protect someone, or on nights when you feel lonely, listening to it may bring warm tears to your eyes.
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.