Recommended classic songs for winter drives. Japanese songs that are also great for drive dates.
A must-see for anyone looking for winter drive songs or background music for a drive date!
Driving down roads lined with beautiful illuminations has a special charm unique to winter, doesn’t it?
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are perfect for winter drives.
Along with energetic, fast-paced tracks and exciting tunes that suit driving, we’ve also picked out romantic songs that feel just right for the season.
We hope this list helps you find the perfect tracks to match your mood and situation in the moment.
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Great songs recommended for winter drives. Japanese tracks also perfect for drive dates (21–30)
meringuemakaroni enpitsu
When it comes to songs that elevate a drive through a landscape blanketed in pure white snow, Meringue is the pick.
Released in 2021 by the rock band Macaroni Empitsu, known for delivering songs that resonate with young people’s love lives and journeys, it features a grand sound where beautiful strings intertwine with the band’s performance.
The lyrics, which depict facing one’s present self, evoke a bittersweet winter memory.
It’s a fast-paced rock number packed with phrases perfect for a winter drive—whether snow is falling or dazzling illuminations light up the streets.
Midnight Door ~ Stay With MeMatsubara Miki
Sometimes seasons and memories are intertwined, aren’t they? The protagonist relives a love lost in winter.
City pop classic “Mayonaka no Door — Stay With Me” gives voice to those indelible feelings.
The song was released in November 1979 by singer Miki Matsubara, who passed away at the young age of 44.
As a track from city pop’s golden age, its funky vibe makes it perfect for a drive.
Scattered throughout the lyrics are winter scenes that evoke the season.
A Winter WhistleSukima Suichi
Fuyu no Kuchibue (Winter Whistle) is Sukima Switch’s fourth single, released in 2004.
As the title includes “winter,” it’s one of their signature songs and a well-known winter classic.
It’s a love song that pairs beautifully with snowy scenery.
While many winter love songs tend to be sad, this one leaves your heart feeling gently warmed by the end.
Even those who aren’t fond of love songs may find it slips easily into their ears and settles softly in their hearts.
Christmas songback number
A heartwarming ballad that makes winter drives even more special.
It’s a song by back number, released as a single in November 2015 and also included on the December album “Chandelier.” It was used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “5→9: From Five to Nine.” The lyrics, which express deepening feelings for a precious person amid snowy scenery, really resonate.
The gentle melody and Iyori Shimizu’s soft vocals seem to melt into the winter night sky.
It’s perfect for listening while driving through streets lit up with holiday illuminations.
A bright futurenever young beach
Its warm melody and rhythm add a romantic touch to winter drives.
It’s a song by the band never young beach, included on their album “fam fam,” released in June 2016.
The country-style sound arrangement is pleasant, with a refreshing quality that seems to blend into the clear winter air.
The lyrics, which tell a loved one “let’s stay together forever,” are wonderful as well.
If you’re planning a drive date, why not add this track to your playlist?
Wherever you areONE OK ROCK
When it comes to driving, we tend to go for upbeat, high-energy BGM, but how about slowing down once in a while with something more mellow? This track is included on ONE OK ROCK’s fourth album, Niche Syndrome, released in 2010, and it’s also a popular wedding song.
It’s a parade of sweet words—lyrics that any woman would love to hear, pledging eternal love.
Isn’t it the perfect song for a couple’s drive date?
Take me with you, take me with you.DREAMS COME TRUE
“Tsuretette Tsuretette” is spot-on for when you want someone to take you for a drive.
Released by DREAMS COME TRUE in 2008, the song portrays a winter love story and the feelings of affection toward a lover.
Many of DCT’s songs vividly bring scenes and expressions to life, don’t they? This track will surely overlap with the image of your special someone.
It adds a warm, cozy vibe to a relaxed drive time.
It also has a touch of escapism that makes it feel like a perfect driving song.
