[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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White LoveSPEED
A ballad that portrays a bittersweet love against the backdrop of a winter scene where pure white snow falls.
SPEED’s crystal-clear vocals express that pure feeling as beautifully as snow.
Released in October 1997, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and became a massive hit with cumulative sales exceeding 1.
84 million copies.
It was also used in a Shiseido “T’essera Angel Drop” commercial, gaining love across a wide audience.
The lyrics, which stay close to the hearts of those in love, make it a song you’ll want to listen to on long winter nights.
Give it a listen when you want to warm your thoughts for someone special.
Christmas EveTatsuro Yamashita
There’s no winter without listening to this song! Tatsuro Yamashita himself has called it “a piece that will remain as my signature.” It’s a classic winter tune, featured in commercials every year and beloved as a Christmas standard alongside Yumi Matsutoya’s “Koibito wa Santa Claus.” Originally, he wrote it for his wife Mariya Takeuchi’s album, but it ultimately wasn’t used.
Thinking it would be a waste, he decided to release it himself.
I’m sure Mariya Takeuchi’s version would be lovely too, but Yamashita’s laid-back vocal style fits this song perfectly and feels so comfortable.
snow dropL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
When it comes to snow songs by rock bands, you can’t leave this one out.
Hyde’s sultry vocals paired with the band’s refreshing instrumentation are so cool.
Even among their catalog, it’s one of their standout winter songs.
It portrays a beautiful world, yet retains the distinct coolness that defines them—a masterpiece.
Mr.SnowmanE-girls
A winter song that brings out e-girls’ cutest side.
It was released in 2014 as their 12th single.
The lyrics charmingly portray a girl’s wish to melt the heart of a guy she’s not quite dating yet.
It’s a breezy pop tune, but perfect for when you want to turn up the heat.
With a snow-scenery vibe, it was used as the CM song for “Prince Snow Resorts 2014–2015,” making it a great fit for winter outdoor fun.
The song’s glamorous mood will make joyful moments even more exciting!
Myth of the SnowflakeKOTOKO
This is a heartwarming song that evokes a beautiful winter scene blanketed in snow.
KOTOKO’s clear, translucent vocals gently portray the changing seasons and the bonds between people.
The piece skillfully captures the transition from winter to spring, stirring a quiet sense of emotion in listeners.
Released in March 2006 as the coupling track to the single “being,” it was also featured in a Dwango commercial tie-in.
The lyrics, which sing of nostalgia for time passing with the melting snow and of unwavering bonds, are especially recommended for listening when you begin to sense the end of winter.
It’s a perfect song for those who want to warm their hearts during the cold season or reflect on memories with someone special.
snowAkira Inaba
Like snow falling and piling up quietly, this song gently seeps into the heart.
Akira Inaba’s expansive vocals tenderly embrace the sorrow of lost love.
Released in July 1994, the track was included on the best-of album “REQUEST ~ My Best Songs Vol.
1 ~.” It’s perfect for spending a cold winter night alone or when you want to forget unpleasant things.
Listen by the snow-covered window, and the feelings deep within your heart will gradually unwind.
WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution
This is T.
M.
Revolution’s biggest hit winter song.
When it was released, the music video featuring Takanori Nishikawa singing in a blizzard wearing nothing but a tie and a jacket caused a sensation.
It was used as Nippon Broadcasting System’s theme song for the Nagano Olympics, has been covered by numerous artists, and was included in arcade music games.
The lyrics portray a straightforward, assertive man whose bravado reveals glimpses of his underlying fragility.
Many listeners can probably relate to the feeling of putting on a brave face to fend off the loneliness of a cold winter.