[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. Special feature on rain songs (41–50)
An unbearably sweet seasonTomita Rabo
Tomita Lab is an alias of Keiichi Tomita.
He’s a music producer as well as a composer and arranger.
He’s a major heavyweight who’s provided songs for artists like Yumi Matsutoya, Kirinji, and Motoharu Sano, among others! If you didn’t know, he’s a must-check.
The stylish, adult track he offers here is “An Unbearably Sweet Season.” Its lyrics—about being rooted in sorrow after a breakup while the seasons move on unchanged—touch on a certain awakening to what it means to be an adult.
The various shades of rain that color the song never feel forced, which is another big plus!
[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on rainy days. Special Rain Song Feature (51–60)
cold rainBONNIE PINK
BONNIE PINK is an artist with a unique worldview, and this song has incredibly intense lyrics.
It uses rain as a metaphor to express being beaten down and exhausted, yet still having the strength to keep going.
That makes the sense of harshness even stronger, but it’s a powerful song.
After The RainKj from DRAGON ASH×Leyona
A collaboration track by Kenji Furuya (aka kj) from Dragon Ash and female vocalist Leyona, released on May 22, 2013.
Above all, the rap is super cool! It’s a slow-tempo, feel-good song you’ll want to enjoy with friends in the park.
On a Rainy Dayofukōsu
This is a song included on Off Course’s third original album, The Scent of Wine, released in 1975.
Lyrics and music by Kazumasa Oda.
The song and its lyrics exude a sense of melancholy—very characteristic of Oda.
His crystal-clear singing voice also leaves a strong impression.
Sky Blue Townsupittsu
It’s Spitz’s 27th single.
It was released in 2002.
The lyrics and music are by Masamune Kusano, and the arrangement is by Spitz and Seiji Kameda.
It’s included on the album Mikazuki Rock.
It’s very pleasant to listen to and gives you the feeling of wandering into a mysterious world.
Lost Dog and the Beat of the RainASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
This is a song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION that overlays the feelings of a lost dog on a rainy day with the inner turmoil of feeling lost in life.
It portrays the anxiety and loneliness of losing your way—and the determination to keep walking nonetheless—set to the rhythm of falling rain.
Released in May 2010, the track reached No.
8 on the Oricon charts and resonated with many listeners.
It’s a song to hear when you’re unsure about your direction in life or when you need the courage to jump into a new environment.
Rain SongGReeeeN
A rain song by GReeeeN, who always deliver refreshing vocals! It’s the B-side track to the single “Icarus.” The verses make you feel as if a gentle drizzle is really falling.
Then the chorus shifts the mood dramatically, with powerful vocals that sound like a heavy downpour.
The lyrics depict a bittersweet story of lovers parting on a rainy day.
Given their strong, breezy image, a song portraying such a heartrending romance feels fresh in its own way.
It’s a track that lets you feel the rain just by listening.
