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[Sunflower Songs] A selection of classic and popular tracks that give you energy in the hot summer

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Under the blazing summer sun, the sunflower gazes straight up at the sky.

Many of us have surely been moved by its powerful presence.

In this article, we’ll introduce recommended masterpieces and popular songs from among the many tracks themed around sunflowers.

We’ve gathered everything from songs that perfectly match the fresh, summery image of the flower to bittersweet pieces that completely transform how you think about sunflowers.

If you’re curious about “What songs feature sunflowers?”, be sure to read to the end!

[Sunflower Songs] A selection of classic and popular tracks that give you energy in the hot summer (21–30)

When the Sunflowers Bloomyuzu

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When the Sunflowers Bloomyuzu

This is a track included on the third mini-album, Yuzuman no Natsu, which was created with a summer theme.

Sunflowers are portrayed over a refreshingly Yuzu-like melody.

Along with sunflowers, the lyrics feature many words that evoke summer, such as sudden evening showers and fireworks.

Yuzu themselves are like sunflowers, always energizing many people.

It was only natural that Yuzu would write a song in which sunflowers appear!

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Unicorn 'Sunflower'

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This is a song by Unicorn, a rock band led by singer-songwriter Tamio Okuda.

It’s included on their ninth album, “Chambre,” released in 2009.

With its mid-tempo guitar rock sound, it lifts your spirits as you listen.

The soft, warm vocals are irresistible.

How about giving it a listen while taking a walk on a sunny day?

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The Sun and the SunflowerFlower

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The Sun and the SunflowerFlower

It was released as a rival single against Happiness’s “Sunshine Dream ~Ichido-kiri no Natsu~,” which came out at the same time.

For the first time, the vocals on this track were handled by three members: Reina Washio, Chiharu Muto, and Kyoka Ichiki.

Although sunflowers are often depicted with a cheerful image, this song has a wistful atmosphere.

It’s a number that portrays a bittersweet love, likening the sunflower to “me” and the dazzling sun shining above it to “you.”

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Taro Hakase - Sunflower [OFFICIAL]

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This is Taro Hakase’s piece “Himawari” (Sunflower).

It has a summery, refreshing feel to it.

The song is very famous, so many of you have probably heard it before.

The violin’s soaring tone really shines—it’s a wonderful track.

Once you hear it, it sticks in your head.

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Sunflower Sekai No Owari 🌻

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When it comes to sunflower songs that portray a pure, heartrending love, “Himawari” comes to mind.

It’s included on SEKAI NO OWARI’s 2019 album Lip, a band known for delivering a unique sound that blends all kinds of music.

The light, crisp guitar work etched over a driving beat is especially striking.

The lyrics depict unrequited feelings for someone special, and the line comparing oneself to a sunflower gazing up at the sun is deeply moving.

Give it a listen and sink into its subtly moody atmosphere.

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SHACHI – Sunflower [official MV]

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A track by SHACHI, a punk rock band from Iwata City in Shizuoka Prefecture that disbanded in 2010 and resumed activities in 2015.

It was originally included on their first mini-album “power of life,” but was also released as a venue-only item from the live show “Where is my Dr.

Martens?”.

Whether on days you cried in frustration or days you pushed forward with everything you had, a cheerful sunflower is watching over you.

It’s a song that feels like a message of encouragement from a sunflower, a flower with a bright, energetic image.

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If I Became a Sunfloweraiko

If I Became a Sunflower

If I Became a Sunfloweraiko

Aiko’s song “If I Became a Sunflower” has really heartbreaking lyrics.

Two people who were friends become lovers, and then have to go back to being just friends again…

The “sunflower” in the title is a symbol of energy and smiles.

“I have to be that person’s sunflower.” The way the feelings are being suppressed like that is so sad…

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