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

I like you, but it seems you don’t really like me.back number

I like you, but it seems you don't really like me / back number (cover)

Everything is encapsulated in the title.

It’s a love song from a man’s perspective who confessed his feelings, got rejected, yet still can’t give up.

It’s included on their fourth major album, Chandelier, released in 2015.

Given that he was rejected, it should be heartbreaking, but when you read the lyrics, the protagonist is optimistic, and it even gives energy to those of us listening.

How about using it as a cheer song before confessing your feelings?

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Araki Jakkan

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back number - Toward Where the Hands Clap (cover)

A track from the album “blues.” It’s an up-tempo, bright number.

The chorus has a slightly wistful melody and chord feel that really brings out back number’s signature style.

And of course, the lyrics’ faintly fragile expressions also explode with that quintessential back number vibe!

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The song that comes after

It’s a song called “Ato no Uta,” included on the 2010 album “Ato no Matsuri.” It does a great job of expressing the feelings after a breakup.

Even though the narrator put on a brave face when they split, it’s a lively rock tune that sings about the lingering guilt—regretting not saying what they wanted to say later, and being unable to throw away gifts from their ex.

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Yoimachi Jēn

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back number – Heroine (full)

Back Number’s album “Chandelier” is their fifth album, released in December 2015.

Imbued with the band’s desire to create songs that are close to their listeners, it features many popular tracks, including poignant love-themed songs.

In particular, the third track, “Heroine,” was used in JR East’s ski trip campaign commercial, making it one of their signature songs.

Packed with the essence of Back Number’s appeal, this album is recommended for those struggling with love or anyone who wants to find small moments of happiness in everyday life.

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MOTTO / back number (Guitar Cover)

The song is called “MOTTO,” included on the 2014 album Love Story.

It’s a slightly sexy and provocative track.

The arrangement is more intense than other back number songs.

The bassline played by bassist Kazuya Kojima is a bit heavy and really cool.

It’s a track that reasserts to the public that they are a rock band, don’t you think?

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Yoimachi Jēn

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back number – ARTIST (full)

Included on buck number’s 17th single, “Mabataki,” released on December 20, 2017.

When you think of buck number, you might picture songs that express natural, honest emotions, but this track has a sharp, up-tempo edge.

Listening to buck number like this is really great, too.

Highly recommended.

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Bird’s Sorrow

A rock tune that kicks off with a drum beat after a burst of guitar feedback.

It’s featured on the album “blues” and really shines live.

The lyric “Our repeating everyday and this once-in-a-lifetime special today flow quietly on under the same sky” is particularly striking.