Spring, hearts racing! Classics of Western music
Spring often brings a new school term or a move to a new workplace, so it really feels like a season of fresh starts.
In a new environment, you’re usually half excited and half a little anxious.
“I want to calm my racing heart!” “I want to get pumped up for my new life!” With that mix of butterflies and excitement in the air, we’re introducing songs—focusing on Western music—that are perfect to listen to in spring.
Our editorial team has carefully selected breezy, spring-like tracks and songs that sweep away anxiety and give you courage.
We hope you’ll find the one song you’ll want to play this spring!
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Spring, Heartbeats Rising! Classic Western Songs (21–30)
BloomTroye Sivan
Troye Sivan, an Australian artist who has gained worldwide fame on TikTok.
In Japan, most young people have probably heard his songs at least once.
Among his works, the perfect track for spring is Bloom.
Its nostalgic sound evokes the blue-eyed soul of the ’80s.
If you’d rather spend a lively spring than a calm one, be sure to check out this song, which is ideal for early spring.
Keep Your Head UpAndy Grammer
With a melody packed with catchy hooks, a bouncy rhythm, airy piano, and the warm sound of a Hammond organ, this song is a perfect fit for spring! Let me introduce “Keep Your Head Up,” the debut single released in 2011 by American singer-songwriter Andy Grammer, known for hits like “Honey, I’m Good.” The lyrics encourage staying hopeful and living naturally, true to yourself, even when life doesn’t go as planned—and combined with the song’s charm, they leave you feeling positive.
Be sure to check out the music video as well, featuring Andy himself as he overcomes a series of unfortunate situations and arrives at a feel-good, happy ending!
Solo (feat. Demi Lovato)Clean Bandit
It’s a track by the British electronic group Clean Bandit, featuring singer Demi Lovato on guest vocals.
While the song carries a very refreshing vibe, the lyrics express lingering feelings after a heartbreak.
Keep an eye on their music, where the chemistry between EDM and string instruments is especially captivating.
Waiting for the SunThe Doors
Spending a spring day listening to a song titled “Waiting for the Sun” seems like it would offer listeners an indescribable moment in time.
It’s a track included on Morrison Hotel, the fifth album released in 1970 by The Doors, led by Jim Morrison—the legendary singer, a wildly unconventional poet with overwhelming charisma who died at the young age of 27.
One thing to note is that while there is an album of the same name, Waiting for the Sun, released in 1968, this particular song is not actually included on that album.
Unlike the pop-leaning style of the album Waiting for the Sun, this number is built around a bluesy guitar, and you can kind of understand why it was left off despite sharing the title.
If you listen to this song alone in your room, ignoring the spring sunlight streaming in through the window, you might feel as if you’re being taken away to another world.
Spring AgainBiz Markie
Ambient indie R&B and trap-style hip hop are great, but if you’re craving something more upbeat and lively, this classic track is perfect for you! Released in 1989 by Biz Markie—a rapper known for his comedic persona and uniquely deadpan flow—“Spring Again” is a standout middle school-era gem with irresistible catchiness and a joyful vibe.
The track brilliantly samples “Back Together Again,” the 1980 duet by one of the leading ladies of soul, Roberta Flack, and the legendary soul singer Donny Hathaway.
It’s the perfect soundtrack for a sunny spring day—imagine heading out for a drive with this tune playing in the background!
Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson
The title track from American pop-rock singer Kelly Clarkson’s fifth album, released in 2011.
It was inspired by the words of German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and was used in a Toyota commercial.
How Crazy Are You ?Meja
Meja is a Swedish artist who has gained worldwide popularity.
Many of you in Japan may know her, as she has appeared on Japanese variety shows in the past.
“How Crazy Are You?” is one of her signature works, released in 1996.
While it’s not a song that directly sings about spring, its lyrics—portraying someone pouring passionate love into the person they like—pair wonderfully with the season.
It’s a refreshing track, so be sure to give it a listen.