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

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I tried playing “Kaigan-dori” by back number on guitar

It’s a breakup song that expresses lingering feelings for an ex and frustration with myself for putting on a brave face.

It was included on the indie first mini album “Nogashita Sakana” released in 2009.

Although it’s an early track for back number, it has the same catchiness they’re known for today.

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Araki Jakkan

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Tokyo Ghoul: Saint's March [ED style]

This song depicts the inner conflict of a saint who, told what’s convenient, falls in line with a crowd and keeps marching.

The protagonist knows it’s wrong, yet their own softness and weakness keep them from breaking out of the line.

But if they could muster the courage to step out, what would they gain…?

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Kimiga Door O Shimeta Ato

The back number classic “Kimi ga Doa wo Shimeta Ato,” where emotive lyrics truly shine.

Sung from a male perspective about the feelings right after a breakup, it’s characterized by its deeply heartrending lyrics.

Interestingly, despite its emotional words, the song features a surprisingly plain and understated vocal line.

Because of that, it’s easy to sing for those who struggle with ballad-like delivery that demands dramatic dynamics.

The vocal range is narrow and there are few long sustained notes, so even singers with lower or huskier voices should definitely give it a try.

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Ryo

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Hikarino Machi

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.

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back number - “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” Music Video (Theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love”)

If you can sing this one too, it’s truly cool—a moving song that can bring listeners to tears.

The opening lyrics and the quiet, acoustic, singer-songwriter feel make for a captivating introduction.

The way it steadily builds links with the drama of the lyrics, and if you practice a lot and pour your heart into the chorus, you just might capture your listeners’ hearts—perhaps that’s the kind of song this is.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Sasaeru Hitono Uta

A song from a mother’s perspective that makes you miss your family home with warm meals and the kotatsu.

We’ve grown up and can do everything on our own, but sometimes our hearts still break.

Yet just knowing there’s someone who believes in us and is always thinking of us from afar gives us strength.

It’s a warm, comforting song like that.

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Parade

Included on their 15th single “Boku no Namae o,” released on May 25, 2016.

It’s a song that sings about all the schemes and worries of a lovestruck boy trying to win the girl he likes away from her boyfriend.

He wonders, for example, what her reactions really meant.

It’s a particularly recommended track for anyone nursing a one-sided crush.