Love songs you want to listen to in summer. Love songs that color the summer.
Summer is the season when romance heats up!
With plans to go out with someone you like—to the beach, on drives, to festivals, and fireworks displays—many of you are probably gearing up to confess your feelings.
In this article, we’ve gathered love songs to cheer on your summer romance.
From classic summer love songs to tracks themed around fireworks and the sea, and even bittersweet tunes about unforgettable love that lingers into adulthood, we’re introducing a variety.
Turn up the mood with summer love songs, and enjoy summer and love to the fullest!
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Love songs to listen to in summer. Love songs that color the summer (111–120)
Time Traveler and Loverthe shes gone
A bittersweet love story that transcends time.
Released by the shes gone in July 2024, this track leaves a strong impression with its portrayal of the fragility of love within a fantasy setting.
Paired with a melodious sound, it stirs the listener’s heart.
Although it’s themed around the romance of a time traveler and features a somewhat mysterious premise, it’s surprisingly easy to empathize with.
It was reportedly unveiled at their solo show at Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO, which must have surprised fans.
Recommended for those who want to resonate with the fleeting, aching nature of love and for anyone who loves a fantastical worldview.
It’s sure to be a song that strikes a chord in your heart.
Love songs to listen to in summer. Love songs that color the summer (121–130)
Chekhov's gun payoffyuzu
This is a song about a summer romance.
It’s included on Yuzu’s album Zukan, released in July 2024.
The track was also chosen as the theme song for the drama “Minami-kun ga Koibito!?” While looking back on one’s past self, the lyrics convey a sense of contentment with life now.
The positive message—that even the gap between the dreams you once had and reality “isn’t so bad”—is especially striking.
With an approachable sound that blends acoustic tones with pop elements, Yuzu’s beautiful harmonies are as strong as ever.
It’s a song that’s sure to lift your spirits when you’re worn out by everyday life.
That Summer’s Ambiguous Me feat. SUPER EIGHTTokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
A song by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra released in August 2024 with the theme of youthful summer memories.
It’s the second installment in the “NO BORDER” series commemorating Skapara’s 35th anniversary and is a collaboration with SUPER EIGHT.
The track blends Skapara’s signature ska-jazz elements with SUPER EIGHT’s pop-rock style.
With lyrics by Atsushi Yanaka and music by NARGO, the piece portrays memories that grow hazy as the seasons change.
Skapara’s energetic sound and SUPER EIGHT’s vocals harmonize beautifully, and the lyrics capturing a fleeting moment of youth are deeply moving.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to revisit nostalgic summer memories.
Tropical Night FantasyKanako Momota
It’s the perfect track for a hot summer night.
With a light, upbeat rhythm that seems to cheer on summer romance and Kanako Momota’s soaring vocals, it leaves a strong impression.
Like stars shining in the night sky, the lyrics resonate in listeners’ hearts and beautifully capture the feelings of someone in love.
The song is included on the EP “30th,” released in July 2024.
It was also used in a Recruit campaign, which sparked buzz.
Perfect for making summer memories—whether on a drive date or at a fireworks festival.
Whether you’re struggling with love or ready to take the first step, this song is sure to give you courage.
Sparklers ~An August Promise~Sonar Pocket
Sonar Pocet, a three-piece hip-hop unit from Nagoya, released their 14th single “Sparklers ~August Promise~” in 2013.
It’s a heartwarming love ballad about a couple doing sparklers in the summer as they make plans for the future and promises for the next year.
The lyrics are captivating, likening a summer memory to sparklers.
The music video features actor Yusuke Yamamoto and is styled as a drama that follows the storyline of the lyrics.
fireworksCanai
Hanabi by singer-songwriter Kyanai is a masterpiece whose beautiful acoustic guitar intro evokes the fleeting image of fireworks.
In contrast, his powerful vocals naturally stir your emotions as you listen.
The soaring high notes in the chorus are especially pleasing to the ear.
Along with the beautiful vocal melody, be sure to pay attention to the mellow keyboard phrases in the background as well.
Lovers' FireworksMatsuri feat. enu
Gokko Club produces vertical short dramas.
Based on the script for their original short drama “Blooming in Yawatahama,” the song “Koinaka Hanabi” is an irresistibly poignant and beautiful piece.
Released in 2022 by singer-songwriter Matsuri from Yamanashi Prefecture, the track features fellow singer-songwriter enu.
Their voices blend seamlessly, conjuring bittersweet images of fireworks so vividly that you may find yourself on the verge of tears.