Songs of the Rainy Season: Classic Tracks and Rain Songs That Evoke Tsuyu Through Their Lyrics
The rainy season brings days of continuous rain.
You might feel stressed from not being able to go out, or a bit down in the damp atmosphere, but it’s also a time to enjoy the unique, softly saturated air and a leisurely stay-at-home vibe that you can only experience now.
In this article, we introduce songs about rain that let you soak in the mood of the rainy season.
Alongside classic rain anthems, we’ve intentionally picked tracks that include pinpoint words like “June” and “hydrangea.” Here’s hoping you find the perfect rainy-season song to match your taste.
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[Rainy Season Songs] Masterpieces and Rain Songs That Evoke the Rainy Season, Interpreted Through Their Lyrics (1–10)
umbrellaKing Gnu
It’s a somewhat fleeting piece that likens the sorrow of heartbreak to a torrential downpour.
The song is by the band King Gnu, known for numerous hits like “Hakujitsu” and “Ichizu,” and it was released digitally in 2019.
It drew attention after being featured in a Bourbon commercial.
You can feel a hint of funk music in its shadowy tone, which is captivating.
The sound itself conveys the protagonist’s inner state of “constantly thinking about the other person.” It might be good for when you want to stave off loneliness.
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.
Rainy Driverimase
Set against a rainy-day drive, this gem by imase delicately portrays the subtle dynamics and emotional shifts between lovers.
The rain that starts after crossing the Shuto Expressway mirrors the cold distance growing between the two, sensitively expressing the moment when a once-sunny relationship begins to cloud over.
The frustration of trying to convey your feelings only to be met with feigned indifference, and the hope that two parallel lines might one day converge, resonate alongside the sound of the rain.
Featured on the May 2024 album “Bonsai,” this track is highly recommended for anyone struggling with the instability of love or those who want to savor the special atmosphere of a rainy day.
[Rainy Season Songs] Masterpieces and Rain Songs That Evoke the Monsoon, Interpreted Through Their Lyrics (11–20)
hydrangeaMemai SIREN
An emotional rock number that’s perfect for the rainy June monsoon season.
Released by Memai Siren in May 2019, the song became a hot topic when it was chosen as the theme for the short film “An Unending World.” Set to a fiercely passionate arrangement, it sings of the inner struggle of a heart bound by the past.
The melancholic melody and Kyoji’s powerful vocals leave a strong impression.
It’s a recommended track for those moments when you find yourself thinking about life in the rain.
Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA
An emotional love ballad by AAA that overlays aching feelings with a rainy sky.
It delicately portrays the frustration of wanting to honestly say “I love you,” yet being unable to put it into words for fear of the outcome.
Released in September 2013, the song was also included on the original album Eighth Wonder and became a major hit, peaking at No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It’s the perfect track for those spending a rainy day alone in their room, their thoughts turning to someone special.
While feeling unsure at the start of love, it will resonate with everyone who wishes to cherish and nurture their feelings for that person.
By the time the rain lets upSuda Masaki
A track by Masaki Suda, who is highly active as an actor in films and dramas.
Released as the B-side to the single “Kokyuu” and also included on the album “PLAY,” this song carries Suda’s signature refreshing vibe that seems to sweep away the melancholy and annoyance of rainy days.
On rainy days, all kinds of unpleasant things can feel more than twice as burdensome, right? At times like that, why not listen to this song and reset your mindset?
Rain MelodyKinKi Kids
This is a KinKi Kids ballad adorned with delicate expressions that seem to reflect emotions in each raindrop.
Released in October 1999 as a double A-side single, the song blends a wistful melody line with mature vocals to stunning effect, topping the Oricon weekly chart for two consecutive weeks.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to quietly during the rainy season, watching the rain flow past your window.
For those carrying the pain and loneliness of heartbreak, it will gently stay by your side.