A poignant winter classic. A winter song that seeps into the heart on cold days.
Do you ever have those moments when, as it gets colder, you suddenly feel lonely for no clear reason?
You might find yourself craving someone’s warmth or wanting to see your partner more than usual—perhaps you’ve felt that too.
In this article, we’re introducing bittersweet songs that feel especially dear in winter scenes.
Why not listen to some poignant winter tunes that make you think of someone special or a partner you can’t meet?
We’ve picked out deeply relatable, heartrending songs—from new releases to timeless classics.
Be sure to listen with your winter days.
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A poignant winter classic. Winter songs that touch the heart in the cold season (1–10)
You said the moon is beautiful.berry meet
Berry meet’s Christmas song, which portrays a bittersweet love that deepens with the winter chill, is both heartrending and heartwarming.
Released digitally on November 15, 2023, it vividly expresses the inner conflicts of someone in love and their feelings for the other person.
Set against a winter night bathed in moonlight, the song traces the increasingly complex dynamics of love as we grow older, resonating with listeners.
It’s perfect for those troubled by love or those who want to remember someone dear.
Berry meet’s emotive vocals and warming melody are sure to seep into hearts during the cold season.
Sound of SnowNovelbright
A love song that expresses feelings for a cherished person, set against the beautiful winter scenery painted by snow—a classic symbol of the season.
Released by Novelbright in December 2023, the track serves as the opening theme for the TV anime A Sign of Affection.
Vocalist Yudai Takenaka’s high tone gently sings of budding romance under the cold winter sky.
The lyrics, which portray the two sharing their love in a special place just for them and convey a heartwarming message about recognizing and accepting each other’s worlds, truly resonate.
It’s perfect for anyone wanting to savor the bittersweet feelings of Valentine’s Day.
If you need a bit of courage to confess your feelings to someone you like, why not give this song a listen?
December Foolthe shes gone
When it comes to poignant winter songs depicting a farewell with a loved one, “December Fool” comes to mind.
The shes gone, a rock band popular especially among younger listeners, included it on their 2020 album “FACE.” Set on a cold winter day, the heart-wrenching love story strikes a chord.
The lyrics, portraying a relationship that can never go back to the way it was, are sure to move you.
Carried by a slow tempo, it’s a ballad featuring Kanemaru’s sweet, gentle vocals.
Give it a listen when you’re going through a breakup—the sound wraps around those helpless feelings.
A poignant winter classic. Winter songs that resonate with the heart in the cold season (11–20)
Happy Endingback number
A ballad that’s perfect for the season when winter’s chill makes your heart tremble.
It matches the longing that comes as autumn turns to winter and the nostalgic atmosphere.
Overflowing with the earnest emotions that grip the listener’s heart, it’s a song brimming with the uniquely bittersweet flavor of back number.
Released in November 2016, it was also used as the theme song for the film “My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday.” The lyrics, which depict the complex feelings of two people who choose to part ways, allow for various interpretations and leave a deep aftertaste.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to quietly on a winter night—one that stays close to those separated from a lover or carrying the pain of heartbreak.
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A heartrending love song that brings tears with the pain of “not being loved by the one you love,” Wish was chosen as the theme song for the drama Ossan’s Love -in the sky-.
There’s only one person you want to tell about the moments that move your heart and the little things in your day.
But the person you like loves someone else, and they’ll surely never feel the same way you do.
It’s a song about a painful love, yet in the end it says that you’re glad you encountered this love.
It’s a perfect winter love song for when you’re in the mood to listen to a heartbreak tune.
IMrs. GREEN APPLE
In the cold of winter, songs by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE permeate the heart.
A gem of a ballad released in January 2016 as part of the album TWELVE.
It sings of affirmation in love, lighting a beacon of hope in the listener’s heart.
It celebrates the courage to face hardship and the importance of growing together with others.
The lyrics, imbued with the strength to overcome setbacks and stay true to oneself, are bittersweet yet warm the heart that feels on the verge of succumbing to winter’s chill.
It’s lovely to listen alone, and wonderful to share with someone special.
Be sure to give this track a listen—it will give you the strength to make it through the cold season.
WINTER WITHOUT YOUXG
A bittersweet song perfect for the winter season has arrived.
Released by XG in December 2023, this winter track sings of the loneliness of spending Christmas apart from a loved one.
Its electric piano tones and sweet harmonies stand out, revealing a more sensitive side that differs from XG’s usual edgy style.
The lyrics capture how the absence of a beloved person makes the winter cold feel even sharper, along with a heartfelt longing for reunion, resonating deeply with listeners.
It’s a song that will offer empathy and comfort when listened to on winter nights spent away from someone important or a romantic partner.