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.
- [Must read] Songs with great lyrics. Moving songs you’ll want to listen to while reading the lyrics
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- 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 (41–50)
crescent moonayaka
This is the fourth single by Ayaka, a female singer-songwriter who has won wide support across audiences with powerful yet delicate vocals influenced by gospel.
The title “Mikazuki” (Crescent Moon) is a metaphor for the shape of a cell phone, and it’s a poignant ballad themed around a long-distance relationship.
Ayaka’s rich, resonant voice expands the story told in the lyrics, creating an atmosphere that feels deep and enveloping, like the sky itself.
It’s a calming number you’ll want to listen to on lonely nights while gazing at the moon.
Classic songs that sing of the sky. Recommended popular tracks that make you long for the sky (51–60)
If I sing to the sky175R
This is one of the signature works by 175R (pronounced “Inago Rider”), a band regarded as a leading presence in the so-called youth punk genre.
While the arrangement brims with a sense of speed, the chorus shifts into a half-beat that creates an impactful, straight-up groove, making it an uptempo track with a thrilling ebb and flow.
The lyrics, which evoke thoughts of one’s hometown and its people even while living in Tokyo, strike a passionate chord.
The song became the band’s best-selling release and earned them a spot on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
planetariumOtsuka Ai
It was the theme song for the drama “Boys Over Flowers,” and Ai Otsuka’s first ballad number.
The percussion has a simple timbre that heightens the sentimental mood.
It’s a poignant song that conjures up the night sky and constellations once gazed at with a lover who is no longer by your side.
Brave ShineAimer
It’s the opening theme of the second season of the anime Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works.
Aimer’s vocals hold their own against the grandeur of the composition.
The cool, profound world-building is incredibly captivating.
fireworksaiko
When it comes to songs you start craving under the summer night sky, isn’t aiko’s “Hanabi” the one? It’s a love song often cited as both a love tune and a summer tune, released in 1999.
Riding on a bouncy piano rhythm, the lyrics overflow with feelings for a loved one—and for fireworks—striking straight at the heart.
Above all, the chorus brims with that unmistakable aiko flair, leaving a powerful impact! You can’t help but think no one but aiko could turn a phrase like that, before or since—the upside-down logic really shines.
The worldview, depicting the fleeting nature of fireworks and a wavering heart in love, makes you want to listen while gazing up at the wide summer sky.
It’s bittersweet, yet somehow bright and refreshing—that mood is wonderful, too.
Separate skiesKing&Prince
It portrays the feelings of two people who are forced to part ways in the process of chasing their dreams.
The expression of the sky enveloping the two of them isn’t something you hear often, so it feels fresh.
The melody, rhythmically marked over the smooth, mellow sound, and the members’ vocals are pleasant—catchy and easy to listen to.
In particular, Kishi’s powerful singing in the latter half is a real highlight! Parting is painful, but thinking that we’re both doing our best under different skies gives me courage.
I think it’s a hidden gem on King & Prince’s first album, “King & Prince.”
Upside-Down SkySMAP
A SMAP song, beloved across generations even after the group disbanded, that was chosen as the theme for NHK’s morning drama series “Umechan-sensei.” The title expresses the sky you see when lying down, and the song gently cheers you on, saying “You don’t have to try too hard,” while recalling the times when you chased your old dreams.