Western songs to listen to in winter: heart-touching winter songs

WinterKhalid

Khalid – Winter (Official Lyric Video)

Khalid, who is gaining attention as a new-generation R&B singer.

The classic track included on his major debut album American Teen is Winter.

This piece portrays a romantic relationship gradually growing cold, mirroring the deepening chill of winter.

If you pay attention to the lyrics, you’ll notice it isn’t just any winter—it’s the winter of the desert, where temperatures swing dramatically.

Those sharp rises and drops in temperature may well reflect the couple’s relationship.

EverglowColdplay

Coldplay – Everglow [Single Version] – (Official Video)

A warm ballad that gives strength to live to a freezing body in a pitch-black world.

“Everglow” is a word coined by Coldplay.

On winter nights, when blizzards rage, it’s not only bitterly cold—you feel lonely.

At such times, there’s someone who lights your steps.

A friend, a family member, a lover.

That light is crafted to be both strong and gentle.

Even when you’re physically far apart, it binds the two of you together.

Surely you, too, have someone who is like that light.

You Deserve It AllJohn Legend

John Legend – You Deserve It All (Official Music Video)

Here’s a song that fills you with a happy feeling just by listening: “You Deserve It All.” It was released in 2021 by American singer-songwriter John Legend.

Many of you may know him as the singer who also appeared in the hit musical film La La Land.

This song conveys everyday gratitude to someone special.

At Christmas, we give presents to those we cherish.

The song says, “I’ll express my appreciation—with lots of gifts—to the person who always showers me with love.” A heartwarming track that’s become a new Christmas classic!

Peppermint WinterOwl City

Peppermint Winter

Owl City is the name of American musician Adam Young’s solo project, and this song was released in 2010.

It’s a song I really want you to look up a Japanese translation for online and give a listen! It’s like an ordinary winter day kind of song, but it’s incredibly heartwarming.

It’s a track that warms you from the inside, even in the winter cold.

The synth sounds that evoke a holiday mood will fill you with happiness.

SnowchildThe Weeknd

The Weeknd – Snowchild (Animated Video)

A masterpiece with a weighty narrative unfolds in “Snowchild.” This track was created by the Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd and is included on the album After Hours.

The album is said to have been inspired by various films, and among them, this song strongly conveys a cinematic essence.

Broadly speaking, it depicts a success story of rising from difficult circumstances to attaining wealth.

Pay attention as well to the lyrics related to winter.

Happy SeasonEarth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire – Happy Season (Lyric) (Digital Video)

Here’s a perfect holiday-season track from Earth, Wind & Fire’s 2014 Christmas album.

The band, which has produced numerous hits since the 1970s, delivers soulful vocals and an irresistibly groovy rhythm that will, without question, put you in a cheerful winter and Christmas mood.

It’s a song that blows the cold away—highly recommended!

Sunday MorningMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – Sunday Morning

It’s a pretty refreshing song, with lyrics about lazing around in bed with your girlfriend on a rainy Sunday morning.

If you imagine replacing the bed with a kotatsu, it might feel like a very fitting winter song for Japanese listeners.

How about enjoying some stylish Maroon 5 by the kotatsu this winter?