[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 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.
Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen
This is the debut single by Tokyo Jihen, a five-piece rock band whose return to activity was announced in 2020.
While the song is memorable for the vocals by singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena, who serves as the band’s vocalist, it also offers plenty to enjoy beyond the singing, including a hysteric-sounding guitar solo and a catchy keyboard solo in the outro.
Its intense, fast-paced feel evokes the downpour mentioned in the opening lyrics, making it a perfect number to sing at karaoke in rainy June to blow away the gloom.
April Rainaiko
A single released in 2013, marking aiko’s 30th single.
It was used as the commercial song for “SEED 1dayPure Uruoi Plus.” The track is included on the album “Awa no Youna Ai Datta.” Sung with aiko’s characteristic cuteness and clear, resonant voice, this “rain” evokes the image of a gentle shower falling softly.
rainMoritaka Chisato
Speaking of rain, this is the song that comes to mind.
Its gently soothing medium-tempo ballad style sinks in with a beautiful poignancy.
Chisato Moritaka’s clear, pure voice is so pleasant, and it fits perfectly with that moment when the long-falling rain grows quiet.
It’s a song that never fades, no matter how many years pass.
rainbowAqua Timez
It’s the 6th single by Aqua Timez, released in 2008.
It’s included on the album “Utai Sarishi Hana.” The lyrics and composition are by Futoshi.
With its bright tone and warmly encouraging lyrics, it makes you want to start dancing from the bottom of your heart.
sound of rainHoshino Gen
A coupling track to singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino’s single “Koi,” released on October 5, 2016.
It’s a slow, mellow song perfect for listening at dawn, expressing the feeling of wanting to linger a bit longer in memories even though tomorrow will come.
rainPetorōruzu
This is a track from Petrolz’s album “dice,” released on February 6, 2013.
Frontman Ryosuke Nagaoka’s acoustic guitar and relaxed vocals are captivating.
The melody that rides over the pleasant chords carries an atmosphere like a gentle, continuous rain.