[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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[Song of Rain] Songs to listen to on a rainy day. Rain song special (11–20)
Rainy Stationhaifaisetto
If you want to sink into a bittersweet mood on a rainy day, I recommend Hi-Fi Set’s “Ame no Station.” The song was originally by Yumi Matsutoya and was included on her third album, “COBALT HOUR.” Hi-Fi Set covered it in 1977, and the chorus harmonies are beautifully done.
It has a different kind of brilliance from Matsutoya’s version.
It’s a classic that conveys the aching feeling of waiting for someone on a rain-soaked train platform, so definitely give it a listen!
LOVE RAIN ~Rain of Love~Kubota Toshinobu
Toshinobu Kubota, the legend who rooted R&B in Japan, released the mid-tempo number “LOVE RAIN ~Koi no Ame~” as a single in 2010.
Letting the rainy mood set the tone and listening to a stylish track like this might be a wonderfully comfortable way to spend your time.
Its irresistibly groovy rhythm and positive message are delightful.
With romantic lyrics about the magic of love and Kubota’s sexy vocals, you may just find yourself falling in love with the rain.
rose flowerkururi
Starting with the word “amefuri” (rainfall), this is Bara no Hana, a song by Quruli, a band from Kyoto.
It was released as their seventh single and was used as an insert song in the drama Orange Days.
On a rainy morning, when you’re feeling a bit languid and can’t get your energy up, its fitting melody and sound bring a sense of comfort.
Also noteworthy is the chorus work by Miki Furukawa, the bass vocalist of the rock band Supercar.
It’s the kind of piece you could listen to all day.
cold rainAimer
“cold rain,” included on Aimer’s sixth album Walpurgis released in 2021, showcases her one-of-a-kind voice.
The gentle piano melody and the grandeur of the strings push the emotional tone of the entire piece to the forefront.
Sung with Aimer’s clear yet powerful vocals, the lyrics carry a strong resolve—to bloom proudly without yielding to a sorrow that feels like being struck by cold rain—and they really pierce the heart.
It’s a song I want to listen to when my mental state feels fragile.
In June, I write the city after the rain.Yorushika
This track, included on Yorushika’s first album “だから僕は音楽を辞めた” (That’s Why I Gave Up on Music), comes from the duo formed by Vocaloid producer n-buna and vocalist suis.
As the title includes the words “June” and “rain,” the song is richly infused with rainy imagery.
Its suggestive lyrics suit the rainy scenery—an ideal rainy-day song to listen to while watching the rain and thinking of someone.
rainy rainy rainy bluesSato Chiaki
The special rain song “rainy rainy rainy blues,” sung by Chiaki Sato, whose delicate voice grips listeners’ hearts.
It’s included on her second album, KOE, released in September 2021.
The beat, which ticks like raindrops, and the melody that conjures the image of dripping water perfectly match a rainy mood.
The lyrics, which express a desire to keep moving forward while believing in the light even amid a lingering haze of feelings, inspire a positive outlook.
[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on rainy days. Rain song special (21–30)
Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki
HIDEAKI Tokunaga’s “Rainy Blue” can now be called a classic rain song.
It was also his debut single, and at first the title was written in English as “Rainy Blue.” It was re-released in 1997, and has been covered by many artists, including EXILE’s ATSUSHI and Takeshi Tsuruno.
The lyrics depict recalling a sad breakup with a former lover while getting wet in the rain.
As the rain falls, he searches for his old flame in the now-blurred view.
Although lingering attachment usually carries a slightly pitiful image, there’s something vaguely romantic about it—perhaps thanks to the lyrics and Tokunaga’s husky, sensual voice.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to softly on a rainy day.
