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Song of the Wind: Masterpieces themed around wind. Popular songs [2025]

When you hear the word “wind,” what kind of wind comes to mind?

Even when we say wind, there are many kinds: a refreshing spring breeze, a wintry wind that leaves you feeling a bit lonely, or a sudden gust that feels like something just rushed past.

In this article, we’ll introduce recommended popular songs and classics themed around “wind.”

From songs that let you feel the seasons, to tunes that sing of the longing to become the wind, to love songs that wait for a wind to push you forward—these are tracks you can’t help but relate to.

We hope you feel the many kinds of “wind.”

“Songs of the Wind” — Famous wind-themed masterpieces. Popular Songs [2025] (21–30)

If I could become a gentle breezeBlueberry soda

Blueberry Soda, produced by Yasushi Akimoto, is an idol group born from TBS’s star-discovery program.

Their single “If I Could Become a Breeze,” taken from the album “An Angel Passes” by the members who debuted through the actress discovery and development project “I Will Become an Actress,” is a classic idol pop song perfect for spring.

Its slightly nostalgic, heart-tugging melody and lyrics, brimming with a sense of speed, are delivered through pure, crystalline vocals.

Keep an eye on Blueberry Soda’s quintessential, sweet-and-tangy youth anthem.

The third windNogizaka46

Nogizaka46 'The Third Wind' Short Ver.
The third Kazenogi-zaka46

“The Third Wind” is a track included on Nogizaka46’s 17th single, “Influencer.

” For the third-generation members, who joined starting with this 17th single, this was their first music video.

It’s a much-anticipated song that suggests the third gen will bring a fresh new breeze.

With the WindElephant Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi “With the Wind”
Elephant Kashimashi with the Wind

A passionate, high-energy vocal performance that shakes you to the core.

It’s a song by the rock band Elephant Kashimashi, known for signature tracks like “Kanashimi no Hate” and “Koyoi no Tsuki no Yō ni.” Released in 2017 as their 49th single, it was featured on the music program Minna no Uta and became a hot topic.

It’s a message song that makes you feel like you can march straight ahead toward the future.

The wind that thinks of youHY

HY – The Wind That Thinks of You
The breeze that thinks of you HY

The five-member group HY from Okinawa, overwhelmingly popular among young people, brings us the song “Anata o Omou Kaze” (The Wind That Thinks of You).

With rap sections and call-and-response between male and female vocals, they offer richly colored music.

What stands out in this track are the lyrics: a straightforward portrayal of a love that many can relate to, making it a masterpiece that likens heartfelt wishes to the wind, hoping they will reach the one they’re meant for.

I want to become the wind.THE BOOM

THE BOOM 'I Want to Be the Wind' Meihou Plateau Music Festival
I Want to Be the Wind THE BOOM

Kaze ni Naritai was released in 1995 as THE BOOM’s 16th single.

The song was born from vocalist Kazufumi Miyazawa’s inspiration to “create a Japanese samba.” The accompaniment’s rhythms and percussion timbres evoke the hot sun and refreshing breezes of South America, the homeland of samba.

It has been covered around the world to this day and remains a song with enduring popularity.

Become the windAyano Tsuji

Ayano Tsuji / Become the Wind [VIDEO MUSIC AYA~NO 2009]
Ayano Tsuji - Kaze ni Naru

This song, which was used as the theme song for the film The Cat Returns, has a warm and gentle feel that makes you smile from the very first notes.

Her distinctive singing voice and the ukulele accompaniment are incredibly soft and soothing, aren’t they? The love-filled atmosphere woven into the lyrics is heartwarming and endearing, isn’t it? There’s a part in the lyrics where sighs and a spring breeze appear, and it’s truly lovely, so be sure to listen while reading the lyrics.

spring breezesumika

sumika / Spring Breeze [Music Video]
Spring Breeze sumika

This song starts with a pleasant guitar riff.

It’s a track by sumika, a four-piece rock band from Kanagawa Prefecture.

It’s included on their fifth single, “Dress Farm #3,” released in 2017.

The lyrics depict someone working hard where they live now while thinking of their hometown.

It’s recommended for people living away from home, especially university students.