[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on a rainy day. A special feature on rain-themed tracks.
Do you like rainy days?
Some people dislike them because you get wet and can’t go out, while others love the sound of the rain or the calm atmosphere—there are all kinds of opinions.
For many, rain also ties in with a slightly bittersweet feeling, and there are plenty of songs that use rain as a theme to sing about that sense of poignancy.
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of popular songs that are perfect for listening to on a rainy day!
While many of them are melancholy, there are also songs that sing about hope—like how the rain will stop someday—so be sure to listen to plenty of them!
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[Song of Rain] Songs to listen to on a rainy day. Rain song special (11–20)
umbrellaKing Gnu
When it comes to what you need on a rainy day, it’s got to be an umbrella, right? That umbrella is the title of this King Gnu track.
It’s been featured as the song for the Alfort commercial starring Kentaro Sakaguchi.
The lyrics say that even though you put on a brave face while saying goodbye, deep down you’re in the depths of unbearable sorrow.
That sadness is likened to a torrential downpour that feels like it will never let up.
Even such harsh sorrow is sung with a light, stylish touch in King Gnu’s sound.
At first glance, the visuals in the PV look almost like a still image of nothing but falling rain, but in fact, the girl in the center is quietly growing up as she keeps waiting for someone.
This is a must-see too!
cold rainAimer
“cold rain,” included on Aimer’s sixth album Walpurgis released in 2021, showcases her one-of-a-kind voice.
The gentle piano melody and the grandeur of the strings push the emotional tone of the entire piece to the forefront.
Sung with Aimer’s clear yet powerful vocals, the lyrics carry a strong resolve—to bloom proudly without yielding to a sorrow that feels like being struck by cold rain—and they really pierce the heart.
It’s a song I want to listen to when my mental state feels fragile.
Rain, then Sunshine Hallelujahyuzu
Yuzu’s 39th single, “Ame nochi Hareruya” (“Rain, Then Hallelujah”), is another track you’ll want to listen to on rainy days.
The piece was created using shinobue flutist Kazuya Sato’s “Sakura-iro no Waltz” as its original composition, and it served as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Gochisosan.
The interlude weaves in a classical-style melody, giving the entire song a symphonic, grand finish.
The positive lyrics give you a boost, too.
It’s a work with a mysterious power that makes you feel bright and clear—even in the rain!
In June, I write the city after the rain.Yorushika
This track, included on Yorushika’s first album “だから僕は音楽を辞めた” (That’s Why I Gave Up on Music), comes from the duo formed by Vocaloid producer n-buna and vocalist suis.
As the title includes the words “June” and “rain,” the song is richly infused with rainy imagery.
Its suggestive lyrics suit the rainy scenery—an ideal rainy-day song to listen to while watching the rain and thinking of someone.
rose flowerkururi
Starting with the word “amefuri” (rainfall), this is Bara no Hana, a song by Quruli, a band from Kyoto.
It was released as their seventh single and was used as an insert song in the drama Orange Days.
On a rainy morning, when you’re feeling a bit languid and can’t get your energy up, its fitting melody and sound bring a sense of comfort.
Also noteworthy is the chorus work by Miki Furukawa, the bass vocalist of the rock band Supercar.
It’s the kind of piece you could listen to all day.
rainy rainy rainy bluesChiahi Sato
The special rain song “rainy rainy rainy blues,” sung by Chiaki Sato, whose delicate voice grips listeners’ hearts.
It’s included on her second album, KOE, released in September 2021.
The beat, which ticks like raindrops, and the melody that conjures the image of dripping water perfectly match a rainy mood.
The lyrics, which express a desire to keep moving forward while believing in the light even amid a lingering haze of feelings, inspire a positive outlook.
[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on rainy days. Rain song special (21–30)
Hydrangea StreetSpitz
Included on Spitz’s sixth original album, Honey, released on September 20, 1995.
This track was used as the background music for the album’s TV commercial.
It’s a slow-tempo song themed around rain—perfect for a languid rainy day when you want to listen without thinking about anything.