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 masterpiece. Winter songs that touch the heart on cold winter days (41–50)
Snow, fall and scatter toward you.Wagakki Band
This is Wagakki Band’s enchanting winter ballad, where shamisen and koto weave their tones together with Yuko Suzuhana’s vocals interlaced with shigin (poetic recitation).
Included on the album “Shikisai,” released in March 2017, it was also chosen as the theme song for the stage play “Laughing in Purgatory,” performed that summer.
Set against a landscape of falling, accumulating snow, it portrays a heartrending tale of feelings that cannot reach the one who matters most.
Highly recommended if you’re looking for a dark, beautiful rock ballad that seeps into the depths of your heart on a cold night.
Poignant winter masterpieces: Winter songs that seep into the heart during the cold season (51–60)
Winter, againGLAY
Speaking of winter songs by male artists, this track still enjoys enduring popularity.
Many people probably feel that TERU’s voice pairs especially well with winter-themed songs.
As is well known, the lyrics express his desire to visit his hometown of Hokkaido with the one he loves.
The straightforward expressions of love in the lyrics are sure to move your heart.
pure whiteBikkeburanka
A winter song you’ll want to listen to when you’re feeling down.
It’s a track from singer-songwriter Vickeblanka’s 2018 album “wizard,” and it was used as an insert song in the drama “We Can’t Become Beasts” (Kemonotachi wa Kikenai Watashitachi).
There are many ways to interpret this song, but I think many people feel like listening to it in winter.
If you play it during those lonely winter moments, it makes you feel like you can try again tomorrow.
Definitely give it a listen when you’re tired.
Its moving melody can really bring you to tears.
White treeShido
Released in December 2014, SID’s first Christmas song, “White tree.” It also drew attention for its story-style animated music video that didn’t feature the band members.
A recommended winter song with a gentle male vocal that’s soothing to listen to.
Snowy Night Serenade ~I Want to Connect Our Hearts Too~ X’mas ver.flumpool
Saying this is the number-one song to listen to at Christmas might be an exaggeration, but its slightly wistful melody and clear, translucent vocals make it a perfect track for the winter season.
If you listen to it while watching the snow, it creates an even richer atmosphere and draws you deeper into the music.
It’s a lovely song that conjures up beautiful winter scenes.
SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]
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[Alexandros], who have worked on commercial jingles and movie theme songs, have won a wide audience beyond just rock fans.
This track is their winter song, and right from the intro the sound strikingly evokes 90s Christmas songs! Alongside lyrics that conjure up beautiful snowy scenery, the familiar, catchy melody line makes it a warm love song that resonates with the heart.
EverythingMISIA
It’s not that the lyrics explicitly mention winter, but this song is also hugely popular as a winter love ballad, isn’t it? MISIA’s vocals, boasting overwhelming power, are beautiful and pair perfectly with the dreamy string accompaniment.
With lyrics that convey a single-minded, straight-from-the-heart love sung in that voice, it’s a masterpiece so moving you can’t listen without being touched.