Merry ChristmasBUMP OF CHICKEN1rank/position

BUMP OF CHICKEN『Merry Christmas』Full Ver.

A band track where dazzling sounds reminiscent of a Christmas streetscape coexist with a hidden sense of poignancy.

Released in 2009 as a double A-side single with “R.I.P./Merry Christmas,” this song was completed by Motoo Fujiwara while grappling with his “resistance to singing about happiness.” The lyrics portray a protagonist who, amid the glittering season, carries loneliness and inner conflict, yet still wishes to be gentle and considerate toward others.

Its Irish-inspired arrangement and richly unfolding structure—spanning over six minutes—are especially compelling.

It’s a song that will resonate both with those who want to spend Christmas night with someone special and with those who feel complex emotions precisely because of the season’s sparkle.

Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN2rank/position

BUMP OF CHICKEN "Snow Smile"

It’s a bittersweet yet warm love song that uses the winter chill as an excuse to bring two people closer together.

Released in December 2002 as their fifth single, it carefully portrays smiles spilling out on snowless streets, a relationship that remains parallel, and two people whose strides don’t match.

The fade-out ending—unusual for BUMP OF CHICKEN—is also striking.

Many listeners have resonated with the protagonist, who continues walking while holding memories of someone precious close to their heart.

Its relaxed tempo makes it easy to sing, too!