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.
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- [Autumn Songs] Songs of autumn. Classic tracks and popular favorites you’ll want to listen to in the fall.
Masterpieces that sing of the sky. Recommended popular songs that make you long for the sky (31–40)
Flying GirlNayutan Seijin
Perhaps owing to the alien persona, Vocaloid producer Nayutan Seijin keeps releasing songs with distinctive melodies and atmospheres that evoke the cosmos.
This track, included on the first album “Object X from Planet Nayutan,” became his eighth song to surpass a million views.
With its catchy guitar riff, crisp backing, and driving beat propelled by off-beat hi-hats, the refreshing arrangement really makes you feel as if you’re flying through the sky—just like the title suggests.
The floating, addictive melody and overall vibe make it easy to see why this Vocaloid number hit the million mark.
Blue Sky BlueFlower
This is a song by the female dance and vocal group Flower.
It was released in 2015 as their 10th single.
It drew attention for being featured as the commercial song for KOSE’s “Fasio E-girls Proof Live” campaign.
The lyrics, packed with the aching feeling of “I want to see you…,” really hit home.
Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB
When asked “What song makes you think of the sky?”, many people probably remember this one.
It’s a signature track by the funk band Kome Kome Club, released in 1990 as their 10th single.
The song originally appeared on their 1987 album KOMEGUNY.
After being featured in a commercial, it became a huge hit and has been covered many times by numerous well-known artists.
It’s a classic that lifts your spirits and makes you feel like heading somewhere far away.
Rain, then Sunshine Hallelujahyuzu
It’s the theme song of NHK’s morning drama series “Gochisousan.” The lyrics feature old-fashioned games, like the shoe-toss weather fortune, giving it a charming retro vibe.
It’s a classic that says life is wonderful—rain or shine—when you’re together as a married couple.
Like a white cloudsaruganseki
If you watched the variety show “Susume! Denpa Shonen,” this will bring back memories.
The comedy duo Saruganseki released the song “Shiroi Kumo no Yō ni” in 1996, and it became a massive hit.
The lyrics, which seemed to capture the feelings of the two as they traveled for a show segment, grabbed listeners’ hearts.
Although many years have passed since its release, it remains a popular choice at karaoke.
Its melody also charms with a feel that conjures up a clear, sunny blue sky.
Incidentally, the lyrics were written by Fumiya Fujii, the former lead vocalist of The Checkers.
Classic songs that sing of the sky. Recommended popular tracks that make you long for the sky (41–50)
Ultramarine Rainjin
A song by Jin, a musician who continues to showcase a wide range of talents as a music producer, Vocaloid creator, novelist, and screenwriter.
It is the eighth episode in the series Kagerou Project, where the stories in the lyrics are interconnected.
From the gentle opening vocals over guitar arpeggios to the rock sound of the chorus, it’s a track so captivating you can’t help but listen to the very end.
The sorrowful story conveyed through lyrics that link the inner state of “tears” with the weather of “rain” strikes the heart—a song that comes to mind when you look up at a rainy sky.
Crimson SunMisora Hibari
A song by the legendary singer Hibari Misora, who was hailed as a prodigy with a God-given voice, debuted at age nine, and went on to be called the queen of the pop music world thanks to her remarkable success.
It’s a collaboration with Jackie Yoshikawa and the Blue Comets, a Group Sounds band that took the nation by storm, and with its sound emphasizing the Group Sounds vibe, it marked a new frontier for Hibari Misora.
Featuring a passionate arrangement that evokes a sun-scorched sky and Misora’s powerful vocals, it’s a piece you’ll want to listen to under the bright blue skies of summer.