[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 Songs Themed Around the Midweek Turning Point (11–20)
WednesdayYSS
Released in July 2024, this track opens YSS’s album BLUE—the VR-native music unit that blurs the boundaries of reality.
A beat that conjures a pleasant sense of speed meshes with vocalist Sorte’s soaring voice to deliver a breathtaking progression.
The lyrics seem to declare a strong resolve to shed one’s past and be reborn, stirring the listener’s spirit.
If you’re looking to reset your mood for the second half of the week, give it a listen on a Wednesday—you might just find the courage to take a new step forward.
Wednesday’s Liepredia
If you’re looking to indulge in a slightly more mature worldview at midweek, predia’s release is perfect.
True to their concept of “not satisfied with cute alone,” this track is included on their album Fabulous, released in February 2018.
The song stands out as a dramatic ballad set to an electronic sound.
It paints a world reminiscent of a daytime soap, where growing feelings and guilt intertwine despite knowing the romance is forbidden.
Why not spend your Wednesday night listening to this bittersweet ode to adult love?
The Wonderful Wednesday SongAregigoku Gēmusu
A creative circle that delivers unique works centered on games and music, Aregigoku Games.
This piece is an unforgettable song themed around the middle of the week: Wednesday.
Sung over a laid-back, game-music-style sound, it presents a worldview where Wednesday is revered so devoutly that the other days are rejected—a blend of humor and madness.
You’ll be drawn in by its off-kilter charm.
The track is the theme song for the free game “Wednesday Is Coming,” released in March 2020.
It’s perfect for those moments when you want to add a slightly toxic spice to everyday life.
Wednesday morningKojima Mayumi
It’s a jazzy number with a swinging rhythm and a slightly languid vocal that’s irresistibly charming.
The song is by singer-songwriter Mayumi Kojima, known for blending a wide range of genres such as 1950s music and Showa-era kayōkyoku, and it’s included on her album “Rojo,” released in December 2014.
It expresses a sentimental, gentle feeling of thinking about someone dear from afar, drawing you into its delicate world.
It’s the kind of track you’ll want to play on a Wednesday morning—still far from the weekend—while you drift into thought with a cup of coffee in hand.
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.”
MR.WednesdayPASSPO☆
Marking a fresh start for PASSPO☆ after their lineup shrank from nine to seven members and they switched agencies, “Mr.
Wednesday” is a song packed with girlish feelings.
It was released in February 2016.
Judging from the title, is his day off on Wednesday? The way she eagerly awaits the day they can meet is sure to make anyone in love feel a flutter!
[Wednesday Songs] A Collection of Japanese Songs Themed Around the Week’s Midpoint (21–30)
TOKYO HORBORakai kouen
A four-member girls’ band that debuted in 2012.
This song was written before their debut, but since only the female part of the lyrics had been completed, they wanted a male voice and words for a song about a man and woman driving around Tokyo Bay.
They asked the rapper KREVA to join, and it turned into a cool track, they commented.
The meeting spot for the date is Shibuya Station at 8:00 PM on Wednesday.