[2025] Iconic songs and love songs themed around or set by the sea and sandy beaches — sea songs

seasideL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

seaside

Released in November 2007, the masterpiece KISS debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Albums chart, marking L’Arc~en~Ciel’s seventh No.

1 weekly album.

From this album, I’d like to highlight a gem that quietly shines, evoking a seaside scene before your eyes.

Its melody line, reminiscent of gentle waves, showcases tetsuya’s refined songwriting.

The lyrical worldview suggests a fleeting love story with a mermaid, or perhaps an eternal farewell that arrives without a word—tightening the chest with its poignancy.

The futility of an unfulfilled love, a sense of loss like fruit plucked before it ripens, intertwines with hyde’s emotionally rich vocals to resonate achingly in the heart.

Listen quietly by the seaside at twilight, and it will surely offer a gentle companion to your sentimental mood.

SUMMER SONGYUI

“SUMMER SONG Parakeet’s Have a Nice Day Tour 2020 - Streaming Live -”

When summer is just around the corner, this is the song I want to listen to as I gear up for it and get fully into the summer mood: YUI’s “Summer Song.” YUI’s voice really lifts that feeling of waiting for summer and makes you want to head to the beach.

The song was released in 2008 as YUI’s 12th single.

It even came with the catchphrase “YUI’s summer song!!,” making it a perfect recommendation for the season.

It makes you think, youth is wonderful—I want to go to the ocean and see fireworks, too.

The Sea and the BoySafe zone

The Sea and the Boy

A gem-like ballad by Anzenchitai, in which Koji Tamaki’s delicate, deeply expressive voice seeps into the listener’s heart.

Said to be based on the songwriter’s own boyhood experiences by the sea, its poetic world brims with nostalgia and leaves a lingering ache.

Released as a single in December 1986, the song was also included on that year’s acclaimed album Anzenchitai V.

When you find yourself gazing at the quiet sea at dusk and drifting into memories of distant days, this beautiful melody will gently keep you company.

Midsummer MomentRYUSENKEI

RYUSENKEI – Summer Ray (Official Music Video)

A mellow sound that evokes summer memories, where the warm resonance of the Rhodes piano intertwines exquisitely with Sincere’s translucent vocals.

Released as a single in May 2025, the track encapsulates the charm of the reborn RYUSENKEI by Kunimond Takiguchi and Sincere.

It comes in two formats: digital distribution and a strictly limited 7-inch vinyl.

The B-side of the vinyl includes the 2025 remix version of “Time Traveler.” Perfect for a seaside drive or a relaxed summer evening.

UMI (produced by C&K)TEE

TEE / C&K Produce “UMI (produced by C&K)” Music Video

When it comes to the sea, the tropics naturally come to mind.

So here’s TEE’s “UMI,” whose music video features a tropical vibe.

Just watching the beachy visuals paired with summer-sounding music instantly puts you in a summertime mood.

The lyrics are actually well worth reading too, so be sure to check the subtitles displayed below the video.

Seaside BalconySeiko Matsuda

Seaside Balcony

From its sparkling intro, this quintessential summer song by Seiko Matsuda instantly evokes the season! Lyricist Takashi Matsumoto weaves a sweet-and-sour love story on a seaside balcony.

The protagonist’s fluttering heart and radiant moments with a special someone are vividly portrayed through the refreshing melody by Kureta Keiko (Yumi Matsutoya) and Seiko’s crystalline vocals.

Released in April 1982 as her 10th single and included on the album “Pineapple,” it became beloved as the Shiseido “Elixir” commercial song and won the Gold Prize at that year’s Japan Record Awards—a track that truly colored its era.

Perfect not only as BGM for a coastal drive, but also when you want to revel in the anticipation of sweet romance or sink into a romantic mood.

Listening to it, you can almost see the blue sea and sky unfolding before your eyes.

deep seaNana Mori

Nana Mori - Deep Sea (Music Video)

It’s the track by Nana Mori, produced by Ayase, who’s also known as the composer for YOASOBI.

It’s a mid-tempo ballad that conveys the swelling feelings for a loved one far away and the frustration of not being able to be by their side—emotions so suffocating they feel like being at the bottom of a deep, dark sea.

Mori’s crystal-clear vocals blend beautifully with Ayase’s delicate melodies, resulting in a piece that gently resonates with the listener.

Released digitally in August 2021 as Mori’s third digital single, the song was later included on her first full-length album, “Album.” It’s perfect for quietly gazing at the sea alone or for those wistful nights when you’re thinking of someone dear—it will surely wrap itself gently around your feelings.