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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 (1–10)

If I became your loverback number

A coupling track released in November 2016.

It’s included on the single “Happy End.” It perfectly matches the atmosphere that evokes the deepening of autumn and the arrival of winter.

The lyrics, imbued with the bittersweetness characteristic of back number, paint an imagined scenario of what it would be like to become lovers, making your heart flutter.

It’s striking how the song focuses on small everyday moments and conveys the importance of expressing affection.

Listening to this track seems to warm the hearts of those in love.

It’s a song you’ll want to play on a quiet night spent with someone special.

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Velvet Poemback number

An ambitious new piece by back number, known for their bittersweet love songs, written as the theme song for the film Akira and Akira.

Released digitally in August 2022, this work beautifully marries Iyori Shimizu’s delicate lyrics with Seiji Kameda’s masterful arrangement.

It’s striking in the way it sings of the courage to face life’s hardships and the strength to stay true to oneself.

The melody, which resonates deeply, ties in with the film’s worldview.

Even while carrying setbacks and pain, it gently gives a push to those who keep looking forward.

It’s a song we especially want people who feel worn out by daily life or who are searching for their own path to hear.

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Heroineback number

back number – Heroine (full)
Heroineback number

When it comes to winter unrequited-love songs, this is the one.

No matter when, I always want it to be “with her.” While I let that wish drift through snowy scenery, I kind of want to know how she feels—yet kind of don’t.

That very frustration is exactly what makes this a quintessential back number classic.

By the way, I’ve heard the song was originally titled “Microwave.” To create such a masterpiece from “microwave”—Iyori Shimizu, the vocalist… how wonderful.

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[Touching the Heart] A collection of back number’s classic songs: Popular love songs (11–20)

horizonback number

A classic that sings of hope, setbacks, and the courage to look ahead.

It was written in 2020, when the Inter-High School Championships were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

With a moving melody and lyrics that resonate deeply, the song gained strong support, especially among young people.

After a surprise debut on YouTube, it was released across streaming platforms in response to fans’ requests, spending nine consecutive weeks at No.

1 and further cementing back number’s popularity.

It’s a track that stands beside those who have faced failure or are chasing their dreams.

Why not make it the soundtrack to your life?

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HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number

back number – HAPPY BIRTHDAY (full)
HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number

It’s a song called “HAPPY BIRTHDAY,” included on the 2019 album MAGIC.

It’s one of back number’s popular tracks.

The lyrics burst with the feeling of “I want the person I like to celebrate me! I want to spend the day with the person I like!”—something many people can probably relate to.

It’s a song that will cheer you on as you work to spend your next birthday with the one you love.

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fishback number

back number – fish (full)
fishback number

A finely sketched scene where wistfulness and lingering attachment intersect, this moving song by back number captures the inner turmoil of a woman told goodbye, vividly mirrored in the sway of her blue skirt and the faintly flickering stars.

Released in February 2014, the track became a milestone for the band as their first entry into the Oricon Weekly Chart’s Top 10.

Its lyrics—relatable to anyone who’s loved—and its heart-piercing melody blend perfectly, making it an ideal song for soothing the pain of heartbreak or reflecting on past love.

Why not listen to it slowly on a quiet night?

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Happinessback number

It’s a song called “Happiness,” included on the 2011 album Superstar.

It’s a heartrending love song about a protagonist suffering from an unrequited love who still wishes above all for the other person’s happiness.

Vocalist Iyori Shimizu’s performance gives me goosebumps.

Perhaps because he pours even more emotion into it than in other songs, his near-tearful voice grips my heart.

Yoimachi Jēn
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