A masterpiece of an answer song. A song that weaves feelings—a love song.
Answer songs are created as responses to original songs.
This is a unique genre that draws attention as “sequels to songs,” featuring many love songs and narrative-driven tracks that often center on differences in perspective between men and women.
In addition to music’s charm of allowing countless interpretations—one for every listener—one of the joys of answer songs is the new discoveries they offer: realizing, beyond what you felt from the original track, that there were such feelings and stories behind it!
We’ll introduce not only the classics but also relatively new tracks, carefully picked along the way.
You might just get hooked on the worldview that connects artists’ intentions!
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Masterpieces of answer songs. Songs that weave feelings—love songs (1–10)
Dried flowersYuuri
A singer-songwriter from Chiba who rose to fame on social media, Yuuri’s ballad dominated the subscription music scene in the latter half of 2020.
Sung from the woman’s perspective of the man’s point of view in “Kakurenbo,” which he released in December 2019, the song is moving, with Yuuri’s emotionally rich vocals riding a simple, classic melody.
Hearts growing apart.
Love that isn’t just about being together.
The complex, delicate psychological depictions are so relatable—so bittersweet.
The title “Dry Flower” is just perfect.
Dear My BooMirei Touyama
This is an answer song: Mirei Toyama covers Shota Shimizu’s long-running hit “My Boo” from a woman’s perspective.
Released in 2018.
It takes on an even softer vibe, and the lyrics—written from the same viewpoint as the original, where lovers think of each other—are truly wonderful.
The words, carrying love infused with her own resolve, come across powerfully through Mirei Toyama’s beautiful voice.
Being able to share feelings and stay on the same wavelength is an irreplaceable miracle, isn’t it?
The Sign of “I Love You” ~Our Future Projection~DREAMS COME TRUE
The original songs are “Mirai Yosouzu” and “Mirai Yosouzu II.” This track is an answer song to those, but rather than a simple continuation, it was reportedly created to imagine the current lives of the couple from “Mirai Yosouzu” and “Mirai Yosouzu II.” It was written as the theme song for the film “Mirai Yosouzu: A-I-SHI-TE-RU no Sign.”
Answer of the Autumn WindFlower
The original song is “C.O.S.M.O.S.
~Kosmos~” by Sandaime J Soul Brothers.
Many people may not know that this song is an answer song.
While “C.O.S.M.O.S.
~Kosmos~” sings about a forbidden love from the man’s perspective, this one literally gives an “answer” from the woman’s point of view.
I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa
The original song is SoulJa’s “Koko ni Iru yo feat.
Thelma Aoyama.” This track is an answer song to a song in which Thelma Aoyama herself also participated, and whereas “Koko ni Iru yo” was from a male perspective, this one is sung from a female perspective.
It became an even bigger hit than “Koko ni Iru yo” and was covered by international artists.
Kanakōsui
This is an answer song performed as the female version of Eito’s “Perfume,” a track that was beloved by many in 2020.
The original lyrics are already deeply relatable, but these lyrics, while staying faithful to the world of the original, are written from a woman’s perspective and draw you in with Kana’s delicate, charming vocals.
The heart-tightening poignancy comes through even more gently and tenderly.
It truly feels like the perfect answer song.
It even makes you want to see what happens next in the story—or a collaboration with Eito himself!
I remember youYUI
“Good-bye days” is the theme song for the film Midnight Sun, in which YUI herself stars as the protagonist, and it’s credited as “YUI for Kaoru Amane,” using her character’s name.
This song is both an answer song to “Good-bye days” and one that is depicted from the perspective of the protagonist’s lover.