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
- 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 (1–10)
Sky-Playing TrainOrengestar
A track by the Vocaloid producer Orangestar, known for releasing music that feels mystical and translucent.
The intro hooks listeners with a striking guitar arpeggio in a 3/4 rhythm that shifts into a fast-paced rock tune with powerful impact.
The arrangement of each part is simply brilliant: a catchy, floating melody; strummed, driving guitar tones; a bass line that brings out the melody; and drums that create sharp dynamics through effective use of the hi-hat.
With lyrics themed around the sky perfectly matching the overall mood, it’s a song you’ll want to play again and again.
skyGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
From the gentle opening on piano, the beautiful voices of Mr.
Kazuhara and Mr.
Katayose quietly seep in.
In fact, this song is a cover of DEEP, the vocal chorus group.
It’s a tender track that encourages those who have been separated with the message, “Under the vast sky, our hearts are connected.” The truly crystalline vocals are captivating, conveying GENERATIONS’ signature beauty and warmth.
If you listened to it under the open sky of nature, I think you’d be even more deeply moved.
Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA
It’s a song that casts a heart tightened by memories of a former lover into a rainy sky and sings it out.
It’s a track by the mixed-gender music group AAA, released in 2013 as their 38th single.
Since it was used in a TV commercial, many of you may know it.
Although the lyrics are from a male perspective, it resonated with women as well and became a hit.
The sense of heartbreak conveyed through the sound, melody, and vocals is so strong that it’s overwhelming.
If you listen to it after a breakup, you might end up crying your heart out.
Bluebirdikimonogakari
As the opening theme of the anime Naruto Shippuden, this song enjoys overwhelming popularity overseas as well.
In 2009, it was reportedly used by Masahiko Morino of the Chunichi Dragons as his walk-up song when he came to bat at the Nagoya Dome.
Interstellar FlightRanka Rī
A song by the fictional heroine Ranka Lee, who appears in works related to the TV anime Macross Frontier.
Used as an insert song in Macross Frontier, it also served as the debut single for Megumi Nakajima, the voice actress who played her.
With lyrics and a sound that evoke 1980s idol songs, its clear, transparent arrangement conjures a sense of the vastness and height of the sky.
Thanks to its easy-to-remember, catchy melody, the track has garnered support beyond the realm of anime music.
The sky is just likeMONKEY MAJIK
This is a song by the rock band MONKEY MAJIK, who became known nationwide with the hit “Around The World,” the theme song for the 2006 drama Saiyuki.
It’s the title track of their 2007 album, which drew attention after being used as Yokohama Tire’s image song and for the 2007 Birdman Rally.
Both the sound and the vocals and lyrics evoke a cloudless blue sky.
It’s a masterpiece that makes your heart feel lighter as you listen.
LazuliMONGOL800×WANIMA
A song that lovingly portrays the landscapes of Okinawa.
This long-awaited collaboration between MONGOL800 and WANIMA is included on the split EP Aimiya 2, released in September 2024.
Set against the nature and culture of Okinawa, it sings of unchanging love and wishes that transcend time.
With the sound of the sanshin, the wind, and the waves, it conveys a distinctly Okinawan feel and a nostalgic atmosphere.
Vivid, dreamlike images—like a lapis-lazuli sky and winter fireworks—leave a strong impression.
The lyrics, filled with the strength to withstand hardship and the hope of believing in reunion, are said to reflect a desire to restore bonds among people separated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s a song you’ll want to play while thinking of your loved ones, picturing the beautiful scenery of Okinawa or your hometown.