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

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Awato Hitsuji

It’s a song called “Bubbles and Sheep,” included on the 2015 album Chandelier.

It’s an upbeat rock tune that candidly sings about the little downers and irritations we face in everyday life.

A short movie made in collaboration with director Yuichi Fukuda—famous for the Gintama films and the Hero Yoshihiko series—has also been released, so be sure to check that out too!

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Yoimachi Jēn

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stay with me

A woman thinking about a man tormented by unrequited love.

Under the same rainy sky, he laments with a broken heart.

If it were me, I would never let him feel that way.

If I could, I would heal him.

Her earnest love, which can only go on wishing for his happiness even though she cannot do any of that, is enough to make my chest tighten.

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A song by back number, known for their poignant love ballads.

It portrays adult relationships, vividly expressing the emotions of a man being led around by a captivating woman.

The depiction of his single-minded feelings for a woman in an emerald shirt—likened to a loyal dog—is especially striking.

Released in October 2020 as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Dangerous Venus,” it debuted at No.

2 on the Billboard Japan Download Songs chart.

It’s recommended for those troubled by love or swept away by their overwhelming feelings for someone.

It’s also a track you’ll want to listen to closely if you want to immerse yourself in back number’s world.

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Included on their major-label debut album “Superstar,” released on October 26, 2011, this song likely holds deep meaning for them as it sings about the very moment when a long-pursued dream comes true.

In this mid-tempo track, the heartfelt vocals and wistful slide guitar leave a strong impression.

Confuse Rayback number

Ayashii Hikari

It is included as the fifth track on the album “Superstar,” released on October 26, 2011.

A poignant voice sings a melody with the atmosphere of a kayōkyoku-style pop song.

Why is it that the farther we step back, the more clearly we can see what we couldn’t when we were close?

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It’s a bittersweet love song themed around a summer festival.

It was released in 2012 as the sixth single and was also included on the 2016 best-of album “Encore.” The lyrics, from a male perspective who can’t quite bring himself to say “I like you,” are irresistibly heart-fluttering and warming.

It’s just a daydream, but singing this at karaoke with the person you like and confessing your feelings might be pretty romantic.

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Araki Jakkan

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Ritz Party

I can’t say anything cool.

But I’ve got to properly protect her anxious feelings.

It’s a love song that conveys the clumsy love of a clumsy guy.

It’s not actually during a Ritz party or anything, but apparently the song was title-first, originally conceived for an outrageously cheerful party.