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.
Masterpieces that sing of the sky. Recommended popular songs that make you long for the sky (31–40)
The stars look beautiful in the sky.Saitō Kazuyoshi
Used as the commercial song for Myojo Charumera and featured in films and TV dramas, this track often becomes a talking point.
Written by singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito, it was released in 1996 as his tenth single.
It’s a message song that tries to recall the feelings of youth by gazing up at the night sky, and listening to it brings a sense of calm.
It’s recommended for times when you’re feeling down or anxious—it’ll make you think, “I’m sure something good will happen tomorrow.”
Sky-Blue DaysNakagawa Shoko
Shoko Nakagawa’s voice—aka Shokotan—fits perfectly with this cool, rock-style song.
It’s the opening theme of the anime Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann.
In the smartphone rhythm game BanG Dream!, it’s covered by Poppin’Party.
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.
Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi
It’s a passionate yet heartrending rock number that sings of the hope that one’s life will shine one day, like the moon glowing in the night sky.
It’s a signature song by the band Elephant Kashimashi, released in 1997, written specifically for the drama “Because the Moon Shines at Night.” Hiroji Miyamoto’s powerful vocals ride over the straightforward sound, delivering the song’s worldview directly to us.
If you take a walk on a night road while listening, you might feel like shedding a tear.
Especially recommended for men.
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.
Classic songs that sing of the sky. Recommended popular tracks that make you long for the sky (41–50)
Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen
This is the debut single by Tokyo Jihen, a five-member band formed around singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena, who commands a fervent following with her uniquely imaginative lyrics and compositions.
Beyond its catchy melody, the track makes a striking impact with a high-level arrangement: noisy guitar tones, a bass line rampaging in every direction, drum beats that drive a sense of speed, and keyboard phrases that broaden the tonal range—every instrument offers something to savor.
It’s a number that conjures the color of a sky different from blue, the kind you glimpse when you look up amid the bustle of the city.
Sora-buneTOKIO
This is the 35th single by TOKIO, a rock band that, as an idol group, has undertaken unprecedented activities—including launching operations as a joint-stock company in 2021.
The song was used as the theme for the TV drama “My Boss My Hero,” and it’s a rock-arranged number that adapts a track where vocalist Tomoya Nagase took on his first solo vocal performance on a single to match the drama’s image.
With its powerful vocals and distinctive lyrics, it evokes not just the sky but the cosmos, just as the title suggests.
Written and composed by singer-songwriter Miyuki Nakajima, the piece brilliantly transforms her individuality into a distinctly TOKIO style—a work you’ll want to listen to while gazing up at a vast sky.