[2025] Iconic songs and love songs themed around or set by the sea and sandy beaches — sea songs
When you hear “songs of the sea,” what kind of tunes come to mind?
Chances are, the first thing you imagine is bright, open, summery anthems perfect for the season, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce a variety of sea-themed songs from different angles—not only upbeat tracks that get you going, but also mellow, heartfelt pieces, including songs set by the sea that portray feelings like love.
We’ve also included some fresh, breezy tracks ideal for coastal drives.
That liberating mood, romance blossoming in the great outdoors, moments spent by the ocean, and those times when your thoughts drift to the sea…
Be sure to find the sea songs that match your mood in the moment, and enjoy a wonderful time listening.
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[2025] Classic songs and love songs themed around or set by the sea and beach: Sea songs (91–100)
I am a child of the sea.Hibari Children's Chorus
It’s a song about the sea that appears in textbooks and is familiar to everyone.
Although the era in which it was created gives it old-fashioned language that may seem difficult, its content is simple, honestly depicting the life and feelings of a boy living by the seaside.
It straightforwardly portrays his cherishing of the ever-present sea and how he learns strength from its changing aspects.
The lyricist and composer are officially unknown, but a strong theory holds that children’s literature author Koichiro Miyahara wrote the lyrics, and a monument to the song has been erected in Gion-no-su Park in Kagoshima Prefecture, where he was from.
marine snowJero
It was released in 2008 as Jero’s debut single.
The song drew major attention as the work of the “first Black enka singer,” achieving the remarkable feat of ranking No.
1 for 12 consecutive weeks in the enka/kayōkyoku “chaku-uta” category.
The lyrics were written by Yasushi Akimoto and the music composed by Ryūdō Uzaki.
The Izumozaki mentioned in the lyrics refers to Izumozaki Town in Mishima District, Niigata Prefecture, and the song is a masculine enka number that conveys a rugged feel, evoking the winter Sea of Japan.
Sea of Japan, Sorrow Main LineMasako Mori
This is a song by Masako Mori that powerfully evokes the cold and chill you can imagine from a winter sea.
The sound has the feel of straightforward enka, unfolding from a quiet atmosphere that expresses sadness into a strong, grand piece as it moves toward the chorus.
The lyrics depict someone setting off for a distant town while carrying sorrow, and it seems to express how the pain in their heart intensifies as they head north.
It’s a powerful song that feels like an outpouring of emotions that can no longer be held back.
Summer DayChisato Moritaka
It was released in 1994 as Chisato Moritaka’s 22nd single.
It was used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “Asakusabashi Young Yōhinten,” and it reached No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
The lyrics evoke a scene of spending a leisurely time on the beach.
The calm sea—complete with a ferry visible offshore and a salty ocean breeze—becomes an even more soothing place when you’re there with someone you love.
Fishermen’s Fire Love SongRumiko Koyanagi
This is a song by Rumiko Koyanagi, who is active not only as a singer but also as an actress.
While it proceeds with a relaxed kayōkyoku-style sound, the way it shifts partway through into a folk song atmosphere is striking, conveying the spirit of a fishing town even more strongly.
The lyrics portray a woman in love with a fisherman, expressing her feelings for her beloved as he sets out into the cold sea at night.
It is a song with many shades, like the sea itself, also conveying the pain of being unable to stay by his side.
SUMMER GAMEKyosuke Himuro
Kyosuke Himuro, who rose to fame as the vocalist of the legendary rock band BOØWY and has continued to pursue music with such discipline that he’s called a musical seeker even after going solo—beloved by fans as “Himurock.” This is one of his signature summer songs, a staple that always fires up the crowd at live shows.
It’s a carefully crafted track, from the transition between the A and B sections to the melody of the chorus.
Roller Coaster RomanceKinKi Kids
I imagine many people would say this is their favorite KinKi Kids song.
Jetcoaster Romance is KinKi Kids’ third single, released in 1998.
Although it came out over 20 years ago, it’s still beloved as a classic “summer = this song” track.
The whistle sound effects you hear throughout really boost the summer vibe.
It’s a number with a refreshing feel that embodies the quintessential idol song.