Summer song medley. Timeless and popular tracks that color the summer.
What kind of songs do you feel like listening to when summer comes?
Everyone might have their own answer—whether it’s upbeat, bright tracks that get you pumped, or sentimental ballads filled with the unique wistfulness of summer.
On the other hand, many people might feel there are just too many summer songs to choose from!
So in this article, we’ll introduce a carefully curated summer song medley selected by our editorial team.
We’ve gathered a generous selection of timeless gems, so be sure to give them a listen!
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Summer song medley. Timeless and popular songs that color the summer (11–20)
NagisaSpitz
A summer song by Spitz, the monster band that became a social phenomenon in the ’90s.
It was used in ads for Pocky and Subaru, so many of you have likely heard it.
The chorus feels incredibly refreshing, and if you listen with your eyes closed, a calm ocean scene comes to mind.
It’s also a karaoke staple in summer, so if you get the chance, I recommend giving it a try at karaoke.
Goldfish FireworksAi Otsuka
This is Ai Otsuka’s fifth single, “Kingyo Hanabi,” released in August 2004.
You know those fireworks that look like big sparklers? They’re called “goldfish fireworks,” did you know that? They’re simple yet beautiful, and you can’t help but keep watching.
It’s a song that compares a bittersweet summer romance to goldfish fireworks; as you listen, it brings to mind all kinds of summer scenes.
The summer you gave meLeo Ieiri
This song, Leo Ieiri’s “Kimi ga Kureta Natsu,” was the theme song for the Monday 9 p.
m.
drama Koinaka.
I’ve heard she wrote it by overlapping her 20-year-old self with the drama’s story.
You know that unique sense of wistfulness that summer has? It’s a love song filled with that kind of bittersweet feeling.
It’s also a sad track where you can tell two hearts are slowly drifting apart.
DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS
This is one of the signature songs by Princess Princess, a women’s band that racked up smash hits in the early ’90s.
From the very first line, it’s a summer song that evokes a fun, carefree season, and I bet many people listened to it during their youth.
Just like the title says, you can picture a summer scene sparkling like a diamond as you listen.
HANABIMr.Children
It’s one of Mr.
Children’s summer songs that was also used as the theme song for the drama “Code Blue: Doctor Heli Emergency Lifesaving,” which starred Tomohisa Yamashita, Yui Aragaki, Erika Toda, and others, and had a new season aired in 2017.
The lyrics are profound and amazing.
Ghost of the SeaKenshi Yonezu
This song is the theme for the animated film Children of the Sea.
The music video uses footage from the movie, and as the title suggests, it’s filled with the sea and the feeling of summer—you can’t help but get drawn in.
The lift from the gentle opening into the chorus is incredible.
And Kenshi Yonezu’s signature slightly addictive dissonance really hits home.
Summer Song Medley: Classic and Popular Songs That Color the Summer (21–30)
Hi-FiveME:I
This song is the perfect way to amp up summer vacation with friends.
It’s the title track of ME:I’s single “Hi-Five,” released in August 2024, and its theme is the sparkle and exhilaration of spending summer with your crew.
Packed with the refreshing vibe of lemonade sipped under the sun and the joy that makes every day shine just by being together, it’s a track full of feel-good energy.
The song has gained popularity for its upbeat sound, debuting at No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Put it on as your summer vacation BGM, and it’s sure to elevate the fun.