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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.

Rainy Season Songs: Masterpieces and Rain Tunes That Evoke Tsuyu Through Their Lyrics (21–30)

Singing in the pouring rainshigure

Singing in the Pouring Rain / Ame Uta-ru
Singing in the pouring rainshigure

“Singing in the Torrential Rain” is a piece released by Shigure in November 2019.

It was written specifically for Emerald, the 10th-anniversary compilation album for Amau Uta L.

Its emotional, dramatic development is captivating, giving the impression that the feelings swell as the song progresses.

The lyrics, imbued with a sense of farewell to a loved one, are heart-wrenching.

It’s a work that makes you want to keep looking forward and moving on, even in the pouring rain.

The Rain and Meback number

A beloved song by back number that wraps the pain of heartbreak—depicted alongside a poignant rainy scene—in a beautiful melodic line.

With delicate expressions, it weaves together fragments of memories recalled while getting soaked in the rain, making for a deeply moving track.

Included on the album “Superstar,” released in April 2011, it captured the hearts of many listeners as their major-label debut work.

This piece resonates even more when listened to during the rainy season.

It’s a soothing song that stays close to the feeling of trying to move forward while carrying the pain of a broken heart.

[Songs of the Rainy Season] Masterpieces and Rain-Themed Songs That Evoke the Rainy Season Through Their Lyrics (31–40)

In love with Shizukuindigo la End

A wistful love song by indigo la End that begins with a scene of watching the unending rain at an old bus stop.

Released in September 2015 as a double A-side single, the song uses rain imagery to portray the protagonist’s feelings as they gaze at a monochrome cityscape, thinking only of the one they love.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to on a day steeped in the gloom of the rainy season.

When your feelings for someone start to overflow, try listening quietly while standing in the rain—you may feel a sense of your heart being cleansed.

Rain and CappuccinoYorushika

Yorushika – Rain and Cappuccino (Official Video)
Rain and CappuccinoYorushika

A gem of a ballad perfect for the rainy season, suffused with the sound of rainfall and the aroma of a café.

It’s included on the album “Elma,” released in August 2019, and memorably portrays the fictional character Elma as she carries the pain of losing her loved one while living on with cherished memories in her heart.

It’s a pivotal track that established the worldview of Yorushika’s album “Elma,” and it beautifully depicts scenes of Visby, Sweden, which Elma visits in the story.

Recommended for those who want to empathize with the feeling of longing for someone important, or for anyone who wants to savor music gently on a rainy day.

sound of rainHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Raindrop Sounds (Live at Saitama Super Arena 2017)
sound of rainHoshino Gen

A gem of a pop tune by Gen Hoshino that delicately captures the feelings of a rainy day.

With a minimal yet meticulously crafted arrangement, the harmonies woven by piano, percussion, and refined guitar tones beautifully portray the moist, subdued scenery of rain.

Included on the October 2016 single “Koi,” this track captivates with an introspective tone distinct from the title song.

It’s a piece you’ll want to listen to quietly by the window during the rainy season, as you listen to the sound of the rain.

It will gently keep you company even when you’re feeling down.

rainHitsuji Bungaku

A song by Hitsujibungaku that exudes an introspective mood.

The gentle, delicate guitar tones and the clear, translucent vocals seep into the heart like rain, and many listeners may find themselves on the verge of tears.

It was included on the demo EP “BlUE.ep” released in September 2016, and later featured on the nationwide CD “Tunnels” released in October 2017.

This track beautifully blends elements of alternative rock and dream pop.

It’s recommended for the rainy season, when you want to quietly sort out your thoughts while watching the rain flow past the window.

A Bouquet of Kisses in the RainImai Miki

Miki Imai - A Bouquet of Kisses in the Rain
A Bouquet of Kisses in the RainImai Miki

When the rainy season begins, I find myself wanting to listen to Miki Imai’s “A Bouquet of Kisses in the Rain.” This song features a heartwarming melody and lyrics that illuminate special moments on rainy days.

Its soul-soothing sound brings coolness and comfort to those hot, humid days.

It also richly expresses a woman’s joyful happiness, sure to lift even the gloomiest mood.

Why not change your mood with this one song, with the sound of rain as your background music?