Classic songs that sing about flowers. Popular songs related to flowers.
The color of the flowers has faded in vain, while I, lost in thought, let my life drift by in this world.
This is the famous waka by Ono no Komachi, also known from the Hyakunin Isshu.
Since ancient times, the Japanese have been captivated by the beauty of flowers.
Even today, flowers are an indispensable part of life’s milestones, showing our deep connection with them.
In this article, we introduce a selection of famous songs themed around “flowers.”
Please enjoy these flower songs that have always enchanted and accompanied us through the ages: the resilient flowers that bloom again and again even when trampled, the beautiful flowers everyone admires, and the gentle flowers that bloom in our hearts.
Classic songs about flowers. Popular flower-related songs (1–10)
Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata
This song became the theme for the Doraemon movie “STAND BY ME Doraemon” and drew a lot of attention.
The film is so moving it was even tagged with the catchphrase “Naki-Dora” (Crying Doraemon), and this song is likely one of the reasons why.
It’s a beautiful track that wonderfully captures the image of sunflowers.
Flower SongGReeeeN
Hana Uta, a song themed around flowers by GReeeeN.
GReeeeN’s music always lifts your spirits and keeps you moving forward, doesn’t it? The lyrics of this song also give a push to those who are trying their best.
Like a flower blooming through asphalt that stands up again and again even after being trampled, may your own flower bloom, too!
A Bouquet for YouHikaru Utada
A song by singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada, chosen as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Toto Nee-chan.” Its gentle vocals and string tones evoke the poignancy of a bouquet given to someone dear.
It’s the perfect number for those moments when you want to think of someone special and cry alone in your room.
freesiaUru
Freesia, which was selected as the ending theme for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.
The singer is Uru, a vocalist known for numerous cover songs on YouTube, whose crystal-clear voice is said to be nothing short of miraculous.
Inspired by the word “orphans,” the song was reportedly composed with the image of the resilient freesia, a flower that blooms directly from the corm.
With its floral meaning of “affection,” the freesia evokes the protagonists who dash through harsh battlefields alongside their comrades.
Song of FlowersAimer
The beloved song that serves as the theme for the hit series Fate’s film, Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel], fully captures a love so intense it borders on madness.
Its shifts in tempo, the subtle sense of insanity, and the chills it gives listeners make it a standout track.
Even on its own it’s a masterpiece, but the song was crafted to depict the film’s heroine.
If you discovered it through the song, watching the movie may reveal new layers of its appeal.
FlowerKousuke Atari
Kousuke Atari is captivating for the distinctive vocal phrasing of Amami folk songs in “Shima Uta.” His signature song “Hana” was composed by singer-songwriter Naotaro Moriyama.
Its gentle yet powerful melody, lyrics that convey deep love, and his warm voice that seems to gently nudge listeners forward all help us remember what truly matters.
It’s a moving ballad that makes you think, “I’ll do my best again tomorrow.”
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
Now considered one of the defining songs of the Heisei era, “The Only Flower in the World” was written by singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara for SMAP and became a massive hit, selling over 3 million copies.
It also served as the theme song for the drama “The Way I Live,” starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi of SMAP.
Alongside the protagonist’s way of life, its message—that being an “only one” matters more than being number one—resonated with many.