[2026] Classic songs and love songs themed around or set at the sea and the beach — sea songs
When you hear “songs of the sea,” what kind of tunes come to mind?
Chances are, the first thing you imagine is bright, open, summery anthems perfect for the season, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce a variety of sea-themed songs from different angles—not only upbeat tracks that get you going, but also mellow, heartfelt pieces, including songs set by the sea that portray feelings like love.
We’ve also included some fresh, breezy tracks ideal for coastal drives.
That liberating mood, romance blossoming in the great outdoors, moments spent by the ocean, and those times when your thoughts drift to the sea…
Be sure to find the sea songs that match your mood in the moment, and enjoy a wonderful time listening.
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[2026] Classic songs and love songs themed around or set by the sea and the beach: Sea Songs (71–80)
Season in the SunTUBE
I remember when a music show brought up how they always have hits in the summer, and vocalist Maeda laughed and said, “We’re seasonal workers.” The lyrics—“A woman who comes with the summer, the flutter in my chest, may it last forever…”—mourn the end of summer with a thoroughly urban, stylish flair.
And Maeda belting out the English chorus with incredible power makes him even cooler.
TUBE means summer, and summer means TUBE—this is one beachside song that brings all of that back.
Seagull Sailor
It’s a well-known children’s song, memorable for its lively tune that makes you want to put the content and words into simple, easy-to-understand terms.
When you think of seagulls, most people picture them flying along the shore.
Even those who have never actually seen them in flight may have formed that image from this song.
Said to have been inspired when Toshiko Takeuchi saw a flock of seagulls in Hawaii, the song features charming lyrics that liken the white seagulls to sailors, along with a melody that evokes the birds’ whiteness and the brightness of the seaside.
OUR SKYBENI
BENI’s song “OUR SKY” is a track that amps up the excitement for summer.
With the summer sea, blue skies, and shining sun, it feels so perfectly matched that you can almost smell summer in it.
If you’re heading to the beach with friends—or if you’re in love and have plans to go out with someone special—definitely give it a listen.
The especially dance-inducing chorus will boost the thrill for anyone about to enjoy the summer!
SUMMER TIME LOVEEXILE
If you’re making a summer playlist, you can’t leave this song out! EXILE’s popular summer track “SUMMER TIME LOVE,” which was featured in the Yamazaki Pan “Lunch Pack” commercial as well as various TV shows, is a passionate love song that captures the anticipation of new encounters in the coming summer and the desire to stay with the one you love.
Its fresh, comfortable sound is perfect for a seaside drive, and it’s definitely a must-listen if you’re heading to the beach with someone special.
NagiichiNMB48
Released in 2012 as NMB48’s 4th single.
The song was used as the commercial theme for the collaboration campaign “ROUND1 × NMB48” with Round One.
The title “Nagiichi” is an abbreviation of “the cutest girl on the beach!!” The song expresses the feelings of a girl confident in herself and has become one of NMB48’s signature tracks.
ALIVESPEED
Released in 1998 as SPEED’s seventh single.
It was chosen as the theme song for the film Andromedia, which featured all four members of SPEED, and with this track the group achieved their third consecutive million-seller.
The song carries the message that the vast, boundless sea is always connected somewhere, so you’re never alone, and it presents a more mature sound that positively overturns SPEED’s bright and energetic image.
I am a child of the sea.hibari jidō gasshōdan
It’s a song about the sea that appears in textbooks and is familiar to everyone.
Although the era in which it was created gives it old-fashioned language that may seem difficult, its content is simple, honestly depicting the life and feelings of a boy living by the seaside.
It straightforwardly portrays his cherishing of the ever-present sea and how he learns strength from its changing aspects.
The lyricist and composer are officially unknown, but a strong theory holds that children’s literature author Koichiro Miyahara wrote the lyrics, and a monument to the song has been erected in Gion-no-su Park in Kagoshima Prefecture, where he was from.