[Summer Love Songs] Hot and Heart-wrenching! Carefully Selected Summer Tunes of Love That Set Your Heart Ablaze
When you think of summer, it’s the season that never runs out of love stories! Around you, a new romance might be blooming—or perhaps one has sadly come to an end… And maybe you yourself are in the midst of a romance right now.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs that capture summer love.
From fun, high-energy summer love songs to heart-wrenching ballads, we’re introducing a wide range.
Find the perfect track that matches your love story—the one gem that resonates with how you feel right now!
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[Summer Love Songs] Hot & Heart-wrenching! A Curated Selection of Searing Love Songs and Summer Tunes (71–80)
Love againglove
This song beautifully captures both the poignancy and the hope of romance.
The protagonist’s feelings as they chase a lost love resonate alongside a wistful melody.
You can sense the lyrics’ desire to overcome past failures and find a new love.
Released in October 2021, the track has become a work that comforts many listeners.
It’s recommended for those who’ve experienced heartbreak or are seeking a new romance.
The gentle vocals and an unforgettable, evocative sound warmly embrace the ache of a tender heart.
Nanakariyushi 58
“Nana” isn’t a proper noun; it’s said to mean “Me-Me,” representing your own name and the name of someone dear to you.
The lyrics are simple, and the song feels heartwarming, making you think that having this kind of ordinary happiness last is the best.
It’s also one of the popular songs by Kariyushi.
Coco☆NatsuMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
A quintessential modern idol summer song by Momoclo.
Composition and arrangement are by Kenichi Maeyamada, better known under his alias “Hyadain.” It’s a fun track packed with the signature “Hyadain flair,” from the very start with its “ja-ja-ja-jaaan, ja-ja-jaaan,” and so on.
The song’s most distinctive feature, though, is its outrageously bold chorus.
Apparently, there were proper lyrics prepared at first, but the record label asked for “a more memorable hook,” and it ended up in this form.
A sharp move.
Even if you think of it, most writers wouldn’t dare to pull it off.
Dream-Awake SunsetBikkeburanka
This is a song by Vickeblanka that portrays the bittersweet feelings of love at summer’s end.
Poetic expressions appear throughout, such as likening the fleeting magic felt at the close of a summer day to a sunset that envelops you from every direction.
Released in September 2021, the track is included on the album FATE.
Vickeblanka’s music enjoys wide support, with songs selected as themes for anime and TV dramas.
It’s a recommended track for anyone who wants to look back on a summer romance or savor time with someone special.
Harmony at the End of SummerInoue Yosui & Anzen Chitai
“Harmony at Summer’s End” is a duet by Yosui Inoue and Koji Tamaki of Anzenchitai, a classic song composed by Tamaki with lyrics by Inoue.
First unveiled at a joint concert by Anzenchitai and Yosui Inoue at Jingu Stadium, it was released in 1986 and reached No.
6 on the Oricon weekly chart.
The harmonies by Tamaki and Inoue, along with lyrics that poignantly and romantically depict a parting couple, make it an exquisite love song.
If your heartbreak hasn’t healed, listen to this track and let it soothe you, even just a little.
The Day I Become the Wind SomedayHajime Chitose
Released on August 13, 2003, this is Chitose Hajime’s third single.
It was also used as the CM song for au by KDDI’s “Sorezore no Natsu” campaign.
Chitose Hajime, who hails from Amami, is also a traditional folk singer.
She drew attention for bringing depth to pop music with the distinctive vocal style of island songs.
This is one of her summer tracks—let the sounds of the tropics soothe you.
A midsummer passing showerUtada Hikaru
A ballad sung by Hikaru Utada that carries a powerful, summer-memory-evoking feeling.
Built around the piano with strings gradually joining in, its simple yet grand sound seeps into the heart.
Alongside the sound, the vocals are striking, conveying both a strong life force and the fragility of life, making it a song with a strong message.
It evokes the image of strength—continuing forward in life while repeatedly experiencing sorrow and pain, and carrying them along.
