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[Morning Songs] Masterpieces themed around morning. Popular songs.

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Deputy Editor of the web media RAG MUSIC. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. In my student days, I studied broadly at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, covering sound, lighting, and video technology, and acquired skills from comprehensive stage production to the fundamentals of creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, and have consistently built my career on the production side, taking on diverse tasks centered around music. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting in my own way, as well as insights and discoveries from interacting with my kids every day. I hope I can be of help to you, even just a little!

A morning of beginnings, a calm morning spent with someone dear, a morning of parting.

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Even though it’s all “morning,” the person you’re with and how you feel at the time can make each morning different, right? In this article, we’ll introduce popular and classic songs themed around “morning.” If you use your favorite track as a wake-up alarm and are looking for a “new morning theme song,” be sure to check these out.

Even if something unpleasant happens today, tomorrow might turn out to be wonderful.

Pick a song to start your morning—one that lifts your spirits.

[Morning Songs] Famous songs themed around morning. Popular songs (41–50)

The earliest one first thing in the morningLyrics by Hiroo Sakata / Music by Nobuyoshi Koshibe

Children also love nursery songs with a morning theme.

If you’re looking for morning songs for kids, I recommend the song “Asa ichiban hayai no wa.” Its lyrics shine a light on people who work from early in the morning, making it perfect for learning through song.

If you have children, try waking up and singing it together to start your morning feeling refreshed.

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[Morning Songs] Masterpieces themed around morning. Popular songs (51–60)

Slow MorningLe Couple

Le Couple – Slow morning

Slow MorningLe Couple

Le Couple is one of the quintessential artists of the 1990s.

Among their songs themed around morning, the well-known track is “Slow Morning.” Its rock-tinged sound and warm vocals blend perfectly, creating a refreshing and gentle morning song.

It’s a track that lets you feel the pleasant morning air, so if you want to wake up feeling refreshed, definitely give it a listen.

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A night close to morningA-ko

Ako – A Night Near Morning: MUSIC VIDEO (Ako – Twilight)

A Night Close to Dawn, A-ko

An urban, melancholic track that captures the bittersweet emotions before dawn.

It’s a song by A-ko, set for release in January 2025.

The allure lies in her emotive vocals and a refined sound that fuses house and city pop.

The lyrics convey a resolve to move forward while still being bound by happy memories of the past.

In that in-between time from night to morning, I imagine many people find themselves feeling this way.

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good morningA-ko

a-ko – Good Morning : MUSIC VIDEO

Good morning, A-ko

It’s a pop, catchy tune with a pleasantly uplifting melody.

It beautifully captures both the freshness of morning and the strength to overcome life’s challenges.

aco’s straightforward vocals make you feel as if you’re being gently encouraged.

The song is included on the album “GENE,” released in July 2024, and was also chosen as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s Drama 24 series “First Love, Zarari.” It’s the kind of captivating track you’ll want to play every time you greet a new morning.

Perfect for listening right after you wake up or during your commute to work or school—it’s sure to help you start the day with a positive outlook.

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thorn; brambleAdo

[Ado] Ibara

Thorns Ado

Released in May 2023 as the new theme song for Fuji TV’s Mezamashi TV, this track features lyrics that resonate deeply and Ado’s powerful vocals.

It’s a perfect anthem for a morning show, cheering on those who are chasing their dreams.

Vaundy provided the song and also handled self-production.

The music video is said to center on the theme of “the resolve to welcome a new morning.” Highly recommended for anyone who wants an energy boost in the morning—listen before work or school, and you’ll surely feel motivated to take on a new day.

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Bring back that wonderful morning once moreGolden Bomber

Golden Bomber 'That Wonderful Morning Once Again' MV

Golden Bomber: That Wonderful Morning Once Again

Golden Bomber, a visual kei air band that has gained popularity for their solid musicianship and live performances that always exceed expectations.

The track “Ano Subarashii Asa o Mou Ichido,” included on their 14th single “101st Curse,” was used as the theme song for the TV program Mezamashi Doyoubi from October 12, 2013 to March 29, 2014.

The lyrics depict the scene of another morning arriving and the start of an unchanging daily routine, even as one reminisces about time spent with a lover—evoking the image of someone unable to stop amid the busyness of everyday life.

It’s a catchy pop tune with a comfortable melody and ensemble that carries a touch of nostalgia.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced some popular and classic songs with a morning theme.

How did you like them? Each song painted a different kind of “morning,” from various morning scenes to ways of spending a brand-new day.

If you’re not a morning person, try finding a morning theme song that suits you and give it a listen.

It might lift your spirits, even just a little!