A collection of back number’s heartfelt masterpieces: popular love songs

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back number – “Letter” Music Video

Many people probably know it because it was featured in a NTT Docomo commercial.

It’s the 13th single, released in 2015.

The song expresses gratitude to the parents who loved and raised the singer.

Because of that, it’s very popular as background music when reading a letter to parents at weddings.

The warm vocals and string tones are truly soothing.

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Araki Jakkan

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Sea Glass

Sea Glass, a renowned song by back number with its delicate melody, leaves a strong impression.

This piece is highly recommended for male singers with higher voices.

That’s because its vocal range is set on the higher side even among back number’s songs.

That said, it isn’t difficult: the vocal line is kept simple throughout.

While falsetto appears fairly often, the pitch movement isn’t rapid, so if you can produce falsetto and high tones without issue, you should find it easy to sing.

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Ryo

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back number – 「SISTER」 Music Video

The lyrics are irresistibly uplifting and positive.

It’s the kind of motivational song you’ll want to share with someone who’s about to take on a challenge, someone you want to cheer on and give a gentle push forward.

Among the many songs by back number, this is a beloved masterpiece of mine.

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back number – Winter and Spring

Back number continues to create emotionally rich songs that never lose their luster, no matter how much time passes after release.

In January 2024, another masterpiece showcasing their talent was unveiled.

This work is a ballad that traces the feelings of a woman who has gone through a breakup.

What deserves special attention is the lyrical worldview that reflects her complex emotions through snow that piles up in winter and melts in spring.

The must-see music video is directed by Iyorin Shimizu and features a stellar performance by Anna Ishii.

Back number’s music, which beautifully expresses sorrow, speaks directly to the heart.

It’s a song that gives you the courage to overcome heartbreak, and one I especially recommend to anyone who has experienced it.

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Velvet Poem

Known for their poignant yet powerful ballads, back number has a solid reputation.

Their song “Velvet no Uta” (“Song of Velvet”) sings about the hardships of life and the hope that shines through them.

It’s also been making waves as the theme song for the film Akira and Akira.

Among back number’s catalog, this track is said to have particularly deep lyrics, and analyzing it has become a trend on social media.

Give it a listen and see what message you take away from it yourself.

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yamamoto

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back number – Siren (full)

While I found myself growing more at ease the more I fell in love and got to know my partner, she, in contrast, lost interest the more she got to know me.

This song focuses on the differences between men’s and women’s romantic feelings.

As my love deepened, it inversely cooled for her, leaving my feelings with nowhere to go.

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A track from the album “Love Story” featuring an impressive bass riff in the intro.

The characteristically beautiful back number melody stands out even more when set against the simple beat.

The beat is easy to groove to, making it a song you’ll want to hear live.

It’s pronounced “Double Oh Three.”