Emotional songs to listen to in spring: a collection of masterpieces that suit the season of meetings and farewells.
Even when we say “spring songs,” there are so many themes—like cherry blossom–themed tracks, graduation songs, and songs for starting a new life! Since spring is a season of meetings and partings, another hallmark of spring songs is that many of them are emotionally moving and really hit you in the heart.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of emotional tracks perfect for spring, spanning genres and eras all at once.
If a song catches your interest, be sure to take your time listening while reading the lyrics.
I hope you find a track that stays close to your heart and colors your spring.
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Emotional songs to listen to in spring. A roundup of classics perfect for the season of meetings and farewells (161–170)
First loveMurashita Kōzō
Speaking of masterpieces that stir the heart in the early-summer rainy season, this song by Kozo Murashita, released in February 1983, is the one.
The delicate vocals and acoustic guitar beautifully capture the feelings of a boy with a faint crush and bittersweet longing.
Many listeners will relate to the lyrics that evoke nostalgic scenes like the schoolyard after classes or the walk home.
Included on the album “Hatsukoi ~ Asaki Yume Mishi,” it became a huge hit, ranking 6th on Oricon’s year-end chart.
It’s a track you’ll want to hear as spring arrives and sweet-and-sour memories come rushing back.
When the cherry blossoms bloomWatanabe Misato
Misato Watanabe’s song, which gently embraces the arrival of spring, was released in 1988.
Its melodious tone, incorporating elements of New Music and J-pop, leaves a strong impression.
The lyrics, inspired by cherry blossoms, carry a warm message to women.
The composition was by Naoto Kine, with arrangement by Nobuyuki Shimizu.
It portrays a positive attitude that turns various experiences into radiance, making it a perfect track for those starting a new chapter in life.
Why not listen to it while feeling the spring breeze?
HarudonariSuda Keina
Keina Suda, a singer-songwriter who also works as the Vocaloid producer Balloon.
Among his songs, the one that evokes spring scenery is Harudonari, released in 2020.
Over a sound where beautiful strings and piano intertwine, his emotional vocals unfold.
It depicts a romance thrown off by the smallest things, and the poetic lyrics portraying exchanges between lovers are sure to bring tears.
It’s a track filled with the joy and bittersweetness of welcoming spring after enduring the cold winter.
CorrectRADWIMPS
A song by RADWIMPS that resonates with students’ hearts.
It delivers a powerful yet warm message to young people standing at the crossroads of graduation.
Originally created for the 18 Fes, an event for 18-year-olds in 2018, it was released digitally in January 2024.
Its lyrics delicately portray the journey of searching for the right answers in life and the shifting nature of friendship, sure to deeply touch students on the brink of graduation.
It’s a perfect track for the spring graduation season—why not give it a listen?
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
Masaharu Fukuyama is a singer-songwriter with the talent to be widely recognized as an actor as well, and as a musician he has released numerous hit songs.
His 15th single, “Sakurazaka,” used as the theme song for the variety show segment “Mirai Nikki V” on “U-nan no Hontoko!,” became a massive hit, achieving the last double million of the 20th century.
The poignant lyrics, drawn from Fukuyama’s own experiences, stir the heart together with a melody that is both beautiful and tinged with melancholy.
It’s one of his signature songs, intertwining with the springtime scenery of farewells.
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Released in 2022, the duet song “Anone.” by Are-kun and Yuika is a contemporary collaboration produced entirely through social media.
Completed without the two ever meeting in person, the track is a gem that envelops the feelings of being in love, regret, and the joy of being together.
The intertwining harmonies of Are-kun and Yuika create an emotional atmosphere perfect for spring and are sure to capture listeners’ hearts.
As cherry blossoms dance and the season’s mix of anxiety and anticipation arrives, listen to their clear, translucent vocals.
It’s a song that will color each person’s spring and set your heart aglow.
In conclusion
Emotional spring tracks and stylish spring songs have a quiet power to accompany lyrics of meetings and farewells. Carried by the winds of a new season, try to find a song that moves your heart. You’re likely to encounter music that adds just a touch of color to the everyday.