[Songs for Wednesday] A collection of Japanese tracks themed around the week’s halfway point
Wednesday might be a day with a mysterious charm.
Sitting in the middle of the week, it’s a special day where the feeling of “just a little more until the weekend…” mingles with the sense of accomplishment from making it this far since Monday.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs themed around Wednesday.
Different artists portray Wednesday in various ways.
Still, you’ll surely find points you can relate to in each of them.
Enjoy these exquisite “Wednesday songs” while reflecting on your own image of Wednesday.
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[Wednesday Songs] A Collection of Japanese Pop/Rock Tracks Themed Around the Midweek Turning Point (1–10)
Clockwork WednesdayOginome Yōko
Here’s a song by Yoko Oginome that gently accompanies that slightly ennui-tinged Wednesday mood.
It tells the story of a protagonist who, as weekdays tick by like clockwork, thinks of the lover they’ll see on the weekend.
Her delicate, adorable vocals—so different from her powerful image—are truly captivating.
Released in November 1985 as the B-side to the smash hit single “Dancing Hero (Eat You Up),” this track presents a different facet from the A-side’s glamorous dance tune.
It’s perfect as background music for counting down the days to a fun weekend on your way home, or for a contemplative night in your own room.
Wednesday afternoonofukōsu
“My spirits are low, but thanks to the warm Wednesday rain, I’ve calmed down a little—so I’ll lift my head and move forward again!” That quiet resolve comes through in Off Course’s “Wednesday Afternoon.” For those who’ve been through something disheartening or can’t quite find the courage to take the first step, its lyrics gently wrap around the heart—some listeners may even find themselves moved to tears.
3:00 a.m. on WednesdayTHE ALFEE
It’s a ballad that you suddenly feel like listening to late on a Wednesday night, one that gently seeps into your heart.
On nights when sorrow feels like it might crush you, it’s like a lover you can meet only in dreams—softly staying by your side and speaking to you.
That kind of warm worldview is depicted here.
This track is included on the album “ALMIGHTY,” released in October 1981.
It’s also memorable for having served as the ending theme for the Tuesday first segment of the radio program “All Night Nippon.” The timing—3 a.m.
at the end of the show, in other words 3 a.m.
Wednesday morning—overlapped perfectly with the song’s atmosphere, leaving a deep impression on many listeners.
[Wednesday Songs] A Collection of Japanese Songs Themed Around the Midweek Turning Point (11–20)
Let’s meet on Wednesday.kazan
An upbeat number by Cousin that also became familiar as the theme song for Menard’s “Jupiel Lipstick” commercial.
Released in February 1996 as their fifth single, it was also included on the album Love & Smile.
The lyrics portray the fluttering excitement of a protagonist eagerly awaiting a Wednesday promise, and combined with Nobuyuki Shimizu’s dazzling pop sound, they set hearts racing.
It’s a charming pop tune that stays close to the midweek heart longing for the weekend and gives you the energy to push through just a bit more.
Wednesday04 Limited Sazabys
An emotional rock tune that keeps you company on a languid Wednesday night.
It’s a track by 04 Limited Sazabys, a rock band from Nagoya.
Included on the mini-album “monolith,” released in February 2014, it captures the late-night feeling where thoughts swirl and the boundary between emotions grows blurred, expressed through a sound where urgency and wistfulness intersect.
The piece was reportedly crafted during a tour, with the members pooling ideas in the limited time they had.
It’s perfect for those moments when you want to pause a little and spend a night in dialogue with your inner self.
Wednesday44SUPER
This is a track by the virtual band 44SUPER that captures the unique lethargy floating in the middle of the week.
Released in 2021, the song stands alongside singles like “I’m Bored” and “Milk Puzzle” as one that shapes their worldview.
The lyrics, which regard life as a sad poem and portray a sense of nihilism tossed about by inescapable fate, are also worth noting.
If you’re not looking to overcome Wednesday’s blues but rather to sink into that ennui, surrender yourself to this world.
Wednesday’s Promise -another story-HONEY WORKS
A song filled with sweet-and-sour feelings, looking forward to a midweek promise.
It’s a character song from HoneyWorks’ hugely popular “Confession Executive Committee ~Love Series~.” The earnest, endearing emotions before a Wednesday rendezvous with a lover perfectly match voice actress Sora Amamiya’s delicate vocals.
Released as a single in October 2020, the track was later included on the album “Nee, Sukitte Itai yo.
~Confession Executive Committee Character Song Collection~.” Give it a listen—its fluttering excitement might just lift your spirits!