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

Speaking of back number’s greatest appeal, it has to be their love songs, which blend edgy band sounds with classic pop while painting a unique worldview.

The songwriting of their frontman, Iyori Shimizu, resonates with many people.

There are surely countless listeners who have been saved by their music.

Since their formation, back number has been around for quite a while and has entered the realm of veterans, yet they’ve been gaining even more support in the Reiwa era.

In this article, we’re showcasing plenty of their hits and beloved tracks.

They have an abundance of wonderful songs, so whether you’ve only recently become a fan or have followed them for years, take this opportunity to revisit their music at your own pace!

[Heartwarming] A collection of back number’s masterpieces: Popular love songs (61–70)

What I can do nowback number

The walk home while watching a beautiful sunset.

Melancholic numbers you’d want to listen to in that kind of situation.

Being alive, being kept alive, your past self, your future self.

Someone’s heart, your own heart.

What is it you’re seeking? What is it you can do?

Sing of springback number

Turn Spring into a Song – back number [COVER]
Sing of springback number

More than the fact that we can’t meet, what saddens me most is that you’re fine even if you can’t see me.

The spring song sung by back number is sorrowful and heartrending.

The final lyrics, trying to let unrequited feelings dissolve into the warm spring breeze, leave me choked up no matter how many times I listen.

This is another masterpiece of a tearful song.

flighty feelingback number

This is the song “Uwatsuita Kimochi” included on the 2010 album “Ato no Matsuri.” It’s a cool track with a distinctive sense of rhythm, and the guitar tone is wonderfully gritty.

The song is about infidelity.

The lyrics are fascinating, starting from the perspective of the one who cheats and then shifting to the past self who was cheated on.

Listen closely to the lyrics!

Like rain that wets my cheeksback number

back number "Like the Rain That Wet My Cheeks" cover
Like rain that wets my cheeksback number

This is another track from the album “Love Story.” With its simple beat, the melody and lyrics slip right in.

It’s a song where you can hear back number sounding more mature than in their indie days.

I feel like it’s perfect for a rainy Sunday.

Winter and Springback number

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.

3back number

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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.”

City of Lightback number

Love Story is back number’s third album after their major-label debut, released on March 26, 2014.

This track is the fifth on the album.

The album reached number 2 on the weekly Oricon chart and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan for selling over 100,000 copies.

It’s a song that expresses the feeling of finding the quiet, everyday moments with the one you truly love to be the greatest happiness.