[Snow Songs] Classic winter tunes themed around snow. Snow songs that touch the heart.
Snow, a symbol of winter, has a certain romantic allure and is a theme often featured in songs.
The sight of snow falling silently and piling up, or a landscape blanketed in pure white, evokes a beautiful image, doesn’t it?
You might also think of its connection to winter sports like skiing and snowboarding.
This time, we’ll spotlight songs about snow—perfect winter tunes to enjoy precisely because the season is so cold!
Despite the chill of the snow, there are plenty of songs that will warm your heart.
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[Snow Songs] Classic winter tunes themed around snow: moving snow songs (61–70)
Snow WhiteFlower
Flower’s ‘Snow White’ is inspired by a world as white and beautiful as snow, evoking the motif of Snow White.
Released in 2013, the song was chosen as the theme for the NOTTV drama ‘We Are All Dead♪’.
It sings of a woman’s faint, heartrending feelings as she falls for someone who already loves another.
The image of her, devoted yet lonely, waiting endlessly in colorless, pure white snow is deeply moving.
It’s a snow song that tightens the heart—one we want you to hear if you’re experiencing a bittersweet love.
Snow DreamSnow Man
Snow Man is a boy group that captivates with high-level performance and an approachable charm.
“Snow Dream” is a song first unveiled during their Johnny’s Jr.
era at Johnny’s Jr.
Matsuri 2018.
They’ve since made great strides and shine beyond music as well, but the skill they honed over their long years of groundwork is undeniable.
A distinctive feature is that the lyrics include the members’ names.
Beyond that lyrical choice, the melody is exceptionally beautiful—a masterpiece that perfectly matches a flurry of snow dancing through the air.
The rap section is passionate, and the members’ vocals, filled with their hopes for debut, together with the glow of penlights, make for a wonderful sight.
It’s a dream-filled song that highlights the beauty of the present as we walk forward together.
Sound of SnowAlice
Alice is a folk group loved across generations.
Among their songs, the snow-themed piece is Yuki no Oto (The Sound of Snow), included on their 1976 album ALICE V.
Set against a wintry landscape of falling snow, it evokes a nostalgic mood that recalls past romances and one’s hometown.
The beauty of the Japanese language shines through in the diction and imagery that conjure scenes of nature, resonating deeply with listeners.
It’s a folk song where Shinji Tanimura’s gentle, warming vocals and the guitar’s arpeggios echo like a soft antidote to winter’s chill.
Snow FantasySeiko Matsuda
A song included on Seiko Matsuda’s best-of album “Snow Garden,” released on November 21, 1987.
It was used as an insert song in a film about a boy.
This slow-tempo pop track portrays a poetic worldview, singing that a snowy night feels like the bottom of the sea.
snow-cappedChiharu Matsuyama
A song by Chiharu Matsuyama that beautifully portrays the stillness of winter.
Set against the snowy landscapes of Hokkaido, it sings of parting from a loved one and the hope of reunion.
Its delicate lyrics and deeply emotive vocals resonate in the heart.
Released in 1978, this work is included on the album “Arukitsuzukeru Toki” and has been cherished by many fans for years.
It’s especially recommended for the cold, snow-covered season.
Listen in a warm room while gazing at the snowy view outside the window, and you’ll be fully immersed in the world of the lyrics.
Sound of SnowJun Shibata
It’s a wistful ballad that recalls an old lover while watching the snow.
The song is by singer-songwriter Jun Shibata, also known for “Anata to no Hibi” and “HIROMI,” and it’s included on her third album, Hitori, released in 2004.
Its mature arrangement, where chill and emotion coexist, meshes perfectly with Shibata’s sultry vocals and pierces the heart.
It’s a snow-themed song that makes you think, “I want a love with no regrets.” It may hit especially hard when you’re dealing with a broken heart.
Lingering Snowdolphin
On the station platform waiting for the train, the protagonist faces a farewell with someone dear while anxiously watching the clock.
Set against an unseasonal snowfall in early spring, the piece gently portrays the end of youth and anxieties about the future.
Created by Shozo Ise at the age of 22 as his first work, it was included on Kaguyahime’s album “Sankaidate no Uta” (Poems of a Three-Story Building), and was later memorably covered by Iruka.
Iruka’s version was released in March 1975 on the album “Iruka no Sekai” (Iruka’s World) and reached 11th place on that year’s Oricon annual chart.
It is a song that resonates with those who have left their hometowns to live in the city or who have experienced parting from someone important.