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[DoriKamu Best] DREAMS COME TRUE’s Masterpieces & Popular Songs

DREAMS COME TRUE is a legendary duo that delivered numerous hit songs from the 1990s through the 2010s and earned nationwide popularity.

Their festive spirit is also a trademark, with massive DREAMS COME TRUE WONDERLAND concerts held once every four years and interactive events like DREAMS COME TRUE DISCO.

From love songs often heard at weddings and uplifting anthems that encouraged people across Japan to playful, fun tracks beloved by younger generations—like “Osaka LOVER”—their range is part of the appeal.

In this article, we’ll spotlight some of DREAMS COME TRUE’s greatest songs!

[DREAMS COME TRUE Best] Classic and Popular Songs by DREAMS COME TRUE (21–30)

GOOD BYE MY SCHOOL DAYSDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – 「GOOD BYE MY SCHOOL DAYS」
GOOD BYE MY SCHOOL DAYSDREAMS COME TRUE

It turns the shining days of youth into the strength to move forward into the future.

Here’s a perfect song for graduation season! It’s a single by DREAMS COME TRUE, released in February 2009.

The song is based on a piece vocalist Miwa Yoshida wrote in her senior year of high school, making it a truly down-to-earth graduation song.

In addition to DREAMS COME TRUE’s version, the single includes covers by ORESKABAND, actress Mikako Tabe, and FUZZY CONTROL, letting you enjoy one melody in four different arrangements.

Its bittersweet yet positive lyrics will give you the courage to overcome the sadness of parting.

Chosen as a campaign song by NHK, this track is perfect as background music to celebrate a new beginning—why not give it a listen?

Mascara lashesDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – Mascara Eyelashes
Mascara lashesDREAMS COME TRUE

A song that delicately portrays the ache of unrequited love.

Released as a single in April 2004, it is also included on the album DIAMOND15.

The lyrics, which symbolize the pain of heartbreak through mascara, resonate deeply.

Miwa Yoshida’s overwhelming vocal prowess and Masato Nakamura’s sophisticated arrangement create an exquisite harmony.

It was also used in a NIVEA Kao commercial for NIVEA Body Medicated Whitening UV, drawing strong empathy from many listeners.

It’s a recommended track not only for those who have experienced heartbreak, but also for anyone harboring a bittersweet love.

Be sure to listen and let this classic—packed with everything that makes Dreams Come True so compelling—soak into your heart.

Salad for youDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – A Salad for You (from THE LOVE ROCKS TOUR 2006 Live Ver.)
Salad for youDREAMS COME TRUE

While DREAMS COME TRUE have many songs themed around romance, this piece depicts love from a slightly different angle.

The lyrics feel like snapshots of everyday life, telling a story that begins with shopping at the supermarket in the early evening.

The scene of making a special salad for a loved one is drawn with delicate detail, evoking a warm, cozy feeling.

Although the song is included on the album MILLION KISSES, released in November 1991, there’s an anecdote that Miwa Yoshida had already written it when she was in high school.

It’s also a live favorite and was included in the setlist for the MILLION KISSES concert tour.

It’s a song that makes you want to cook for someone special.

Still far from being immersed in winterDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – Still Far From a Winter Indulgence (from DoriCam 30th Anniversary Eve Festival ~ ENERGY for ALL ~ Live Ver.)
Still far from being immersed in winterDREAMS COME TRUE

This piece, included on the classic 1993 release MAGIC, is a number brimming with wintry travel vibes.

It lightly captures the excitement of lovers finally heading out for the long-awaited winter break, painting scenes of a drive, a packed lunch, and an icy lake.

The pleasant swing feel and horn section, infused with elements of funk and jazz, heighten the thrill of the journey.

Be sure to pick this song for a fun Christmas karaoke!

BEACONDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE「BEACON」【Official Audio】
BEACONDREAMS COME TRUE

For women in their 40s, isn’t DREAMS COME TRUE arguably the most popular musical duo? They have many classic songs, but the one I recommend as an easy pick even for those who aren’t great at singing is BEACON.

This relatively new track was released in July 2025 as the theme song for the TV drama “The Great Pursuit: Metropolitan Police Department SSBC Major Crimes Unit.” The song marks a return to the late-1990s to early-2000s style, featuring a wistful yet nostalgic melody.

In particular, the bass line carries a nostalgic effect that you don’t often hear in contemporary Japanese pop.

As for the vocal line, it has a relatively narrow range for a DREAMS COME TRUE song.

While there are plenty of long sustained notes, the overall pitch movement is gentle.

Don’t forget.DREAMS COME TRUE

Don't forget — I tried singing DREAMS COME TRUE♪
Don't forget.DREAMS COME TRUE

It was included on the later-released 4th album, MILLION KISSES, along with the B-side from the 10th single, though both were presented in different arrangements.

This is a song about the end of a woman’s love, in which the words that men tend to say—words that, more than “goodbye,” wish for someone’s happiness—end up causing deeper pain by making her feel the finality of never seeing each other again.

HeyDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – “Hey”
HeyDREAMS COME TRUE

It’s the theme song for the Toho-distributed film “FLOWERS” and their 46th single.

The song has a very bittersweet atmosphere.

The lyrics really hit home.

Though it’s melancholic, it also has an uplifting feel.

I think many people will relate to this song.

The development in the latter half is one of its charms as well.