[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)
Wednesday’s CuoreYamaguchi Momoe
Featured on Momoe Yamaguchi’s album “A Face in a Vision,” released in April 1979, this piece brings together lyrics by Yoko Aki and music by Takao Kisugi.
It depicts a scene of being absorbed in a book amid the quiet of a library, and its primarily acoustic sound crafts a gentle, fairytale-like world.
The whimsical story, which evokes the pure feelings we nearly forget as we grow up and the sparkle of first love, is sure to bring calm as the week moves into its latter half.
Big Wednesday of MemoriesKawashima Naomi
When I want to sink into a slightly languid Wednesday mood, I reach for a song by Naomi Kawashima, who also shone brilliantly as an actress.
Its sentimental world—looking back on a summer romance gone by as if it were a scene from a movie—is irresistible.
With Masao Urino’s vividly scenic lyrics and Mari Sugiyama’s sophisticated melody, it’s sure to please any fan of ’80s city pop.
Released as a single in August 1984 and included on the album “Ginmaku no Heroine” (Screen Heroine), it also made its way into living rooms as the CM song for L’Oréal’s “FREE STYLE.”
WednesdayKiyoharu
A track by the charismatic Kiyoharu—also known for his work with Kuroyume and SADS—released under his solo name in November 2005 and included on the classic album “Kannou Boogie.” It was chosen as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Music Fighter.” Its dark, laid-back rock sound evokes the unique midweek languor and introspective mood.
It’s the perfect song for Wednesday nights, when you’re thinking “just a little longer until the weekend,” and want to reflect while giving yourself some well-earned care for making it this far.
[Wednesday Songs] A Collection of Japanese Songs Themed Around the Midweek Turning Point (11–20)
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 morningKawaguchi Kyogo
A tender melody that resonates with the heart, this love song can also be heard as a tale of a long-distance relationship.
Many listeners may find themselves relating to its simple lyrics, which express the feeling of “I love you” nestled in everyday life.
Released in August 2004, this is a song that makes you think, “I want to love someone this straightforwardly,” and “I’d be so happy if there were someone who would stay by my side with feelings like these.”
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.