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Uplifting songs to listen to in spring. Classic spring tunes that warm the heart.

When you feel the arrival of spring, doesn’t your mood feel lighter too? On your commute to work or school, things you see seem to shine more than usual, and you might find yourself humming without thinking.

There’s something magical about spring that makes you want to enjoy everyday life.

In this article, we’ll introduce bright, feel-good spring songs that are perfect for the season! From timeless classics to recent hit releases, we’ve picked a wide variety.

Find the one song that will color your spring!

Upbeat songs to listen to in spring: Classic warm-and-fuzzy spring tunes (71–80)

A Little Love SongMONGOL800

MONGOL800 “A Small Love Song × Pocky” Music Video
A Little Love SongMONGOL800

Formed in Okinawa in 1998 as a three-piece band while still in their teens, MONGOL800—affectionately known as Monpachi—were initially a group known only to those in the know.

However, their second album, MESSAGE, released in 2001 while the members were still in college, became a million-selling hit despite being an indie release, catapulting their name to nationwide recognition.

The songs that propelled this breakthrough were the classic Anata ni and the track we’re highlighting here, Chiisana Koi no Uta.

Even though it wasn’t released as a single, it enjoys enduring popularity and has been covered by many artists.

With lyrics woven from simple words anyone can understand, the song expresses honest feelings for someone dear, and together with its moving melody, it’s the kind of tune you find yourself humming without thinking.

It’s perfect for a leisurely walk under the gentle spring sunlight with this song as your BGM!

StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s “StaRt,” with its bright, fast-paced melody, fills you with energy.

It’s included on their major-label debut mini-album, Variety.

You can really feel the power that sweeps away the anxieties of a new beginning! The catchy phrases in the lyrics make you want to hum along and give you a boost of cheer and smiles, too.

“I can do it,” “I’m not alone”—with those positive lyrics in your heart, let’s charge into a new chapter and push away your worries!

Blue Springback number

back number – Aoi Haru (full)
Blue Springback number

It was also used as the theme song for the drama “High School Entrance Exam.” The track is striking for its tense sound and lyrics and vocals that seem to convey a sense of instability.

It also feels like it depicts the process of growing up through various stimuli during one’s youth.

It suggests that people aren’t shaped by school studies alone; rather, they grow by piling up successes and failures and struggling desperately.

It’s a song packed with a powerful message that can give you energy when you feel anxious during transitional seasons.

Energizing songs to listen to in spring: classic warm-and-fuzzy spring tunes (81–90)

Spring meltsindigo la End

A powerful song that heralds the arrival of spring, “Spring Melts.” Since its release on March 18, 2022, it has captivated many listeners with its positive energy.

Written by Enon Kawatani for FM802’s “ACCESS!” campaign, the track brilliantly portrays a sense of liberating freedom and a world brimming with the vibrancy of spring.

What stands out most are the lyrics, which, amid repeated meetings and farewells, harbor a wish to continually be reborn into a new self.

It’s truly an anthem for those embarking on a new chapter in life.

Highly recommended when you’re ready for a fresh start.

When the wind blows, loveChatto Monchī

Chatmonchy “Kaze Fukeba Koi” Music Video
When the wind blows, loveChatto Monchī

It’s the eighth single released in 2008 by the girl band Chatmonchy.

With its powerful performance, this track is a re-recording of a song that was created before their major-label debut.

Its message—let’s dash forward recklessly even as we struggle with love—feels like it’s cheering us on at the start of a new season.

SUNHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – SUN (Official Video)
SUNHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino, who is active as an actor and singer-songwriter.

One of his signature songs, beloved by many, is SUN, released in 2015.

It features a unique sound that blends funk and pop, with an irresistibly danceable beat that makes your body move.

While the arrangement is bright and dazzling, it also carries a certain calm atmosphere.

It’s a soothing number, with his vocals delivering warm messages that feel close to everyday life.

Give it a listen in spring, when flowers, plants, and rich nature burst into color.

Song of BeginningsRyokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Song of Beginnings' Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Hajimari no Uta
Song of BeginningsRyokushokushakai

With its refreshing melody, Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s “Hajimari no Uta” (“Song of Beginnings”) cheers on those starting anew in spring.

It’s included on the mini-album ADORE.

Spring is a season when many people embark on new lives.

For those facing a fresh start, there may be various anxieties and sometimes even jealousy.

But instead of letting those feelings take over, this song gives you the power to reset your mindset with a firm “Alright!” and step forward toward your goals.

As you listen to “Hajimari no Uta,” take a bright, energetic step into a beginning that’s true to you!