Moving songs to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring tracks.
Spring is also the season when we reach new milestones—graduations, school entrances, and the start of new lives.
When you’re feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety, music is there to stay by your side, isn’t it?
Sometimes the shining presence of your favorite artist gives you a push, and sometimes a moving song stirs your heart.
So, among spring songs, we’re going to spotlight the truly touching, emotional tracks and introduce our top recommendations.
From songs with great lyrics to ones that might make you cry before you know it, I think each one will resonate with us listeners’ feelings!
They’re all wonderful tracks that gently accompany moments of parting, uncertainty, and more!
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Moving songs to listen to in spring. Spring masterpieces and popular tracks (41–50)
Tears of MagnoliaSutādasuto☆Rebyū
A classic song about someone precious whom we can no longer meet is Stardust Revue’s “Magnolia Tears.” Released in 1993 as their 25th single, it was re-recorded in an acoustic version in 2005.
The acoustic version, sung with only piano accompaniment, is especially moving thanks to vocalist Kaname Nemoto’s voice and the band members’ rich harmonies.
For those who said goodbye to someone important in the spring, it’s a masterpiece that can’t be heard without tears.
March of the PetalsAimer
Aimer’s “March of the Petals” is a very beautiful song that depicts springtime farewells.
Being with the one you love used to be a given, but with graduation, that normalcy is lost.
It’s filled to the brim with those precious moments and feelings, and I can’t listen without tears.
Hiyujin -Human-Yamashita Tatsuro
Tatsuro Yamashita’s “Hiyujin -Human-,” also famous as an ANA commercial song.
He doesn’t have many songs themed around spring, but this one actually includes the word “spring,” which makes it quite rare.
It has a springlike vibe that fit perfectly with the airline’s advertising.
A person who loves springGLAY
“Haru wo Aisuru Hito” (A Person Who Loves Spring) is a 1996 release by GLAY, a visual kei rock band beloved across generations.
It portrays the relationship between people who overcome various hardships and live together, resounding with a grand sound themed around the great expanse of nature.
The passionate band performance, which incorporates beautiful piano tones, conveys an energetic surge of emotion.
Wrapped in the warmth of spring, this rock number expresses love for someone special in a direct, straightforward way.
Precisely because of its simplicity, its words of love are deeply moving—why not lend an ear to them?
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
A heartwarming song woven with emotive vocals and a striking melody, reflecting the anxieties and hopes of youth.
Its message—reminding us of the importance of living true to ourselves and of the bonds we share with others—will gently encourage anyone ready to take a new step forward.
Released in January 2025, this track by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE was produced as the theme song for a special NHK General TV program.
Accompanied by visuals featuring a collaboration with 1,000 18-year-olds, it received an overwhelming response and stands as an ambitious work befitting the band’s 10th anniversary.
It’s the perfect song for the start of a new chapter or the spring season, when new encounters abound.
A resonant track you’ll want to play while chatting with friends or meeting new companions.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song features a gentle, enveloping melody and lyrics that resonate deeply, capturing the sparkle of youth.
The page of adolescence depicted by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE carefully weaves together the anxiety, loneliness, and hope that everyone experiences.
Its sound balances nostalgia with freshness, giving you the courage to face bittersweet memories.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery,” which began airing in April 2024, it went on to win the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards.
This track is perfect for performing at school festivals or singing at karaoke.
Its catchy melody and refreshing vocals will help create lasting memories with your classmates.
Early summer rain&TEAM
This song by &TEAM delicately portrays an unwavering love, set against the changing seasons from late spring to early summer.
Its beautiful imagery—like falling cherry blossoms and early summer rains—truly captivates the heart.
Released on May 8, 2024, this work is their debut single heralding the beginning of a new story.
For those feeling unsettled by farewells with friends or changes in their surroundings, it’s sure to be a song that stays by your side.