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!
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[Touching the Heart] A collection of back number’s classic songs: Popular love songs (11–20)
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?
Setagaya Love Storyback number
This is a song called “Setagaya Love Story,” included on the album Love Story released in 2014.
It’s a love song set in Setagaya.
It delicately sings about a clumsy heart in love—wanting so badly to ask out the person you like but not knowing what to say.
A short film created in collaboration with director Isao Yukisada, known for the movie Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World, has also been released.
Secret Kissback number
A song by back number that opens the album “Humor,” released in January 2023.
It gently portrays the hidden feelings of two people in love, accompanied by emotional tones.
The lyrics, where bittersweetness and tenderness intertwine, are moving, drawing you into back number’s characteristically delicate emotional expression.
The words crafted by Iyori Shimizu conjure vivid scenes as if from a movie.
It’s perfect not only for those newly in love, but also for moments when you want to look back on memories with someone dear.
A track that leaves you wrapped in a warm afterglow that seeps into the heart.
Even if I forget somedayback number
It’s a song called “Itsuka Wasurete Shimatte mo” included on the 2010 album Ato no Matsuri.
It’s a bittersweet love song with a philosophy of wanting to be the kind of lover who, even if the relationship becomes part of the past, the other person can think of as “a special love.” Forgetting can be important for getting through hard times, but listening to this song makes me feel like I want to keep remembering the moments I want to cherish forever.
I love youback number
A classic back number song that layers pure affection over everyday scenes.
Feelings for a precious person are woven into familiar images like fallen leaves in the park and chance encounters.
The love-filled phrase in the chorus carries a down-to-earth sincerity.
Written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Soar!” (Maiagare!), it was also performed at the 73rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 2022.
It’s a perfect track for those who miss a faraway lover or want to feel the bond with someone important.
Why not immerse yourself in back number’s world and think of the person who stays close to your heart?
apple pieback number
It’s a song called “Apple Pie” included on the album Encore, released in 2016.
When you’ve been together for a long time, you might worry that things have become routine and cooled off.
But the song says that, just like apple pie, love tastes better when it’s a little cooled down than piping hot.
It’s a slightly unusual philosophy of love—what do you think?
[Heartwarming] A collection of back number’s classic songs: Popular love songs (21–30)
The Rain and Meback number
This is a ballad that stays with you on nights when the pain of a finished love just won’t fade.
Instead of closing the curtain as a beautiful memory, it portrays the cruel reality of a dull, lingering ache through a weighty arrangement crafted in tandem with Seiji Kameda.
Though not a single, the song—featured on the March 2019 album “MAGIC”—has remained deeply cherished among fans for its earnest worldview.
Iyori Shimizu’s voice, almost a scream, seeps into the heart like the sound of cold rain.
Rather than forcing yourself to look forward, why not listen when you want to sink to the bottom of your sadness and sort through your feelings? If you let the tears flow until they run dry, your heart might feel just a little lighter.