Masterpieces that sing of beauty. Recommended popular songs.
This is a song list that gathers tracks themed around beauty and being beautiful.
Most of the songs praise a lover’s beauty, but they also celebrate many other beautiful things—names, birds, stars in the night sky, sunsets, and more.
Please enjoy comparing them as you listen.
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Masterpieces that sing of beauty. Recommended popular songs (11–20)
SiriusMr.forute
A medium-tempo rock tune that stays by your side when everyday life isn’t going your way.
It’s a track by Mr.
Forte, a four-piece rock band from Tokyo formed in 2017, released before their major-label debut in 2021.
Drawing a parallel to Sirius—the brightest star visible from Earth, not just in Canis Major—the song celebrates the beauty within each person.
Its message cheers you on, depicting the struggle to find a place where you can shine while grappling with hardships.
Listen to this song, and your very own guiding star will surely feel closer.
It’s a wonderful track brimming with the warmth and humanity that are so characteristic of Mr.
Forte.
Because your eyes are smilingImai Miki
Released in 1989.
This work overflows with a rich, gentle tenderness.
The background is filled with blooming rapeseed flowers.
Amid the pale green and yellow swaying in the wind, you can almost see a woman looking up at her beloved with a smile within the song.
It conveys to the listener the beauty of love and a sense of reassurance.
The day I surpass youFuse Akira
A song written by Toshiki Kadomatsu for Akira Fuse, released in 1996.
It’s a beautiful ballad with an AOR-style melody.
You can fully enjoy Fuse’s resonant, slightly canzone-like high notes.
For singers with naturally thick voices, it’s also one of the best pieces to practice high tones.
When singing the high notes, keep your throat open without tightening it, and practice so it doesn’t turn into a so-called “throat voice.” It might also be interesting to compare it with the version sung by Kadomatsu himself.
Distant LightLibera
A song whose angelic vocals resonate gently, wrapping around the heart.
The lyrics convey gratitude to a presence that always watches over us, no matter how far away or beyond the high sky it may be.
Released in 2004 as the theme for NHK’s Saturday drama “Ice Wall,” the track was later featured in commercials for Panasonic VIERA and Universal Studios Japan, continuing to stay close to many people’s hearts.
Its translucent voice and heartwarming melody offer a soothing moment of relief to those of us often chased by the busyness and anxieties of everyday life.
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This heartwarming work by Queen Bee powerfully sings of gratitude for meeting someone special and hope for the future.
Deep appreciation for the friends who offered support resonates through its distinctive worldview and melodic lines.
The song’s gentle vocals convey a commitment to human bonds and the embrace of diversity.
Included on the album Aku, released in March 2025, it was issued alongside “Mephisto,” the ending theme for the TV anime Oshi no Ko.
It’s a track you’ll want to hear when you want to feel the strength of not being alone, to think of someone dear, or to find the courage to take a new step.
Gentle RedFukuhara Miho
It’s an uplifting song by Miho Fukuhara, whose overwhelming vocal power delivers a straightforward message of gratitude to the important people and places around her.
The word “thank you” appears frequently throughout the lyrics, making it a soothing track that leaves your heart feeling refreshed—and it’s great for humming along, too.
Masterpieces that sing of beauty. Recommended popular songs (21–30)
Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey
The beautiful ballad woven from a sweet, wistful vocal and a grand orchestral sound portrays a pure yearning for eternal love.
Lana Del Rey’s heart-stirring melodies and striking lyrics, which capture the fragility of youth and beauty, sink deeply into the listener’s heart.
Released in April 2013, the piece drew worldwide attention as part of the soundtrack for the film The Great Gatsby.
Its majestic arrangement and the way it aligns with the film’s themes earned high acclaim, including a nomination at the 2013 Grammys.
It’s a recommended track for moments when you want to reaffirm your love for someone special or let your hidden feelings grow stronger.