back number Christmas Songs: Popular Song Ranking [2026]

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back number – Christmas Song (full)

It’s the perfect song for a winter night when, despite the glittering bustle of the city, you can’t help but think only of someone special.

The lyrics delicately portray the frustration of not being able to see the person you want to see right away, and the overflowing tenderness that persists nonetheless—it really tightens your chest, doesn’t it? This track is back number’s 14th single, released in November 2015, and it shot to fame as the theme song for the TV drama “5→9: From Five to Nine.” Produced by Takeshi Kobayashi, its warm yet heartrending sound woven from piano and strings is outstanding.

The chorus sits a bit in the higher range, so try to sing lightly without forcing your voice.

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back number – Heroine (full)

This back number song, which portrays the bittersweetness of a winter unrequited love, was released in January 2015 as their 11th single.

As the JR East “JR SKISKI” campaign song, together with a commercial starring Suzu Hirose, it left a lasting impression on many people.

The protagonist’s feelings—cherishing every moment of the person they like—are carried by a warm band sound.

The frustration of drafting and deleting confessions, the anxiety of not being a good match in the other person’s eyes, and the poignancy felt amid snowy scenery—all of the lyrics resonate deeply with anyone experiencing unrequited love.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while walking through a winter city, thinking of someone special.

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back number – Winter and Spring

Released for streaming in January 2024, this song is a gentle love ballad that warms the heart on cold winter nights.

Its appeal lies in lyrics that delicately portray a wavering love as the seasons shift from winter to spring, expressing with nuance the budding sense of romance and anticipation that emerges while the air is still chilly.

It’s the perfect track for those who are hopeful for the start of a new romance or who want to tenderly sing about their feelings for someone special.