Classic songs that sing of the sky. Recommended popular tracks that will make you long for the sky.
When you look up at the sky, all kinds of feelings come to mind, don’t they?Longing that never reaches its destination, the beauty of the seasons, and the everyday moments.Of course there are refreshing feelings, but there are also times when you gaze at the sky lost in bittersweet emotions or deep thoughts.What kind of sky do you like?From endlessly spreading blue skies to nostalgic sunsets and breathtaking starry nights, music stays close to every kind of sky and every human story.In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of wonderful songs about the sky—from popular hits to recommendations from our editorial team!Be sure to listen while taking your time to read the lyrics, too.
- A song with an airplane theme. A classic that suits the sky.
- Classic Japanese songs perfect for sunny days: comfortable tracks that match a blue sky.
- [Sunset Songs] Songs about sunsets and the evening glow you’ll want to listen to at dusk
- A collection of summer-like songs: tracks that go perfectly with summer, like the sea and the sky.
- A timeless masterpiece that lets you feel the cosmos. A space-themed song filled with dreams and love, evoking starry skies and galaxies.
- Masterpieces that sing of the stars. Star songs that resonate in the heart, best heard beneath the night sky.
- [Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
- Timeless songs that sing of hopes and dreams. Masterpieces that lead those who strive toward the future.
- A classic of poignant, heartwarming songs. Recommended popular tracks.
- [Songs with Great Lyrics] Masterpieces you’ll want to listen to while savoring the words that resonate with your heart
- Songs of the constellations: classic and popular tracks you’ll want to listen to while gazing at the night sky
- Masterpieces That Sing of Rainbows: A Selection of Recommended Popular and Latest Songs
- [Autumn Songs] Songs of autumn. Classic tracks and popular favorites you’ll want to listen to in the fall.
Classic songs that sing of the sky. Recommended popular tracks that make you long for the sky (21–30)
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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This is the 10th single from the four-piece rock band [Alexandros], who have gained strong support—especially among younger listeners—thanks to their translucent high-tone vocals and meticulously crafted arrangements.
The song has been featured as the theme for the film “Akegarasu,” as well as in multiple commercials and other theme placements, and is widely known as a signature track that put [Alexandros] on the map.
The simple yet exhilarating, open-sounding intro guitar riff evokes a vast sky ready for takeoff, and the way the melody in the chorus bursts through all at once makes for an incredibly refreshing listen.
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
A signature song released in 1994.
It’s also beloved as a staple of the graduation season.
It’s a quintessential Spitz track—fresh yet fleeting—that portrays various scenes of youth.
I often feel Spitz’s lyrics are not so much difficult as profoundly layered, and “Sora mo Toberu Hazu” seems to have that same modest depth; it feels like it’s about more than just romance.
The crisp guitar tone feels sky-like, and it makes me want to doze off under the open sky and drift into a dream.
sky blueHY
It’s a refreshing, exhilarating number that makes you want to look up at the blue sky.
Released for streaming in March 2022 and later included on the album “Kafuu,” which came out in September of the same year, this track was written as the theme song for the “Flying Pikachu Project.” Its sense of excitement for travel and uplifting spirit are carried by a 16-beat rhythm, and just listening to it naturally lifts your mood.
Perfect for when you need a boost!
To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon
A medium-tempo tune released in 2019 that also served as an in-film theme song for Her Blue Sky.
It’s a farewell song that portrays the blue of the sky as someone who has passed away, and it seems to reflect the artist’s feelings from their debut days as well.
When you look at the sky, it stirs all kinds of emotions, doesn’t it? This song, too, evokes a spacious generosity that brings many different feelings to the surface.
It’s a present-progressive, true-to-life masterpiece—about reclaiming what was lost and pushing through each day with everything you’ve got.
It’s the kind of song you want to listen to while sky-watching.
Map of Paradiseback number
A refreshing track that captures the essence of back number, released in September 2024.
It feels like it portrays the everyday life of two lovers with down-to-earth emotions, and each word sinks into your heart along with the tasteful performance.
With lyrics that evoke empathy through love scenes intertwined with the weather, it creates a world that makes you want to listen under the summer sky.
This piece is a coupling track included on the single “Atarashii Koibitotachi ni” (“To New Lovers”).
With the warm tones characteristic of back number, it’s recommended for anyone who wants to cherish those special moments with their partner.
Have you seen the crimson-red sky?BUMP OF CHICKEN
This is the coupling track from BUMP OF CHICKEN’s 11th single, “Tears’ Hometown,” released in 2006.
Despite being a B-side, it has garnered overwhelming support, becoming so popular that a music video was produced in 2008 to coincide with the release of their B-side Best Album, “present from you.” The song was written by Motoo Fujiwara, who handles both lyrics and composition.
He was in a severe creative slump and unable to write when he was moved by a vivid red sky; riding that momentum, he completed this piece.
It fully conveys a refreshing sense of clarity and warmth, as if the lingering haze has finally lifted.
Carrying YouInoue Azumi
It goes without saying, this is the theme song of Studio Ghibli’s animated film Castle in the Sky.
This well-known song also has an English title, “Carrying You.” In addition, there is a song called “Kimi wo Tsurete” (From Pazu’s perspective) sung by Tatsuya Ishii.