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Ballads to Listen to in Summer | Exquisite Summer Songs That Embrace Bittersweet Longing

Going to the pool or the beach, having barbecues, heading to music festivals… summer is full of fun things, isn’t it? Precisely because it’s such an open, joyful season, there are moments when you suddenly feel lonely or a touch of wistfulness.

In this article, we introduce mellow ballads that will stay close to those bittersweet summer feelings.

From songs that capture the sadness of summer’s end to tracks themed around love and heartbreak, these warm tunes will wrap you up whenever a sentimental mood unexpectedly arrives.

Give them a listen!

Ballads to Listen to in Summer | Exquisite Summer Songs That Embrace Bittersweet Longing (111–120)

End of SummerShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu “Natsunoowari” from “SHOTA SHIMIZU LIVE TOUR WHITE”
End of SummerShimizu Shota

A summer heartbreak song sung by R&B singer Shota Shimizu.

In the lyrics, the “Natsunoowari” in the title is referred to as the moment when love ends, while the start of summer is when love begins—in other words, when the protagonist meets the woman he loves.

The song portrays such a fleeting summer romance, filled with vivid scenes like fireworks at summer festivals and time spent together along the coast, which many listeners may find relatable to their own experiences.

Coupled with Shota Shimizu’s mellow vocals, it becomes an achingly bittersweet track.

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In conclusion

I introduced ballad songs that are perfect for summer nights and the end of summer.

Precisely because summer has a bright and joyful vibe, you can feel a certain loneliness and bittersweetness… and these songs really resonate with those feelings.

It might be nice to linger in that wistfulness with a single track that matches your mood.