[Family Songs] Famous songs about older brothers. Recommended popular tracks.
When it comes to “songs about family,” many are dedicated to parents, but it’s surprisingly hard to find tracks themed around thanking an older brother.
So in this feature, we’re focusing on exactly that and introducing songs that fit the bill.
We’ve put together pieces that carry messages to an older brother who’s a little further along in life, as well as works that highlight familial love.
Why not use the songs listed in this article as inspiration to put those feelings—ones that are hard to express honestly in everyday life—into music and send them his way?
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[Family Songs] Famous songs about brothers. Recommended popular tracks (11–20)
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
Siblings are a unique presence, different from both father and mother, and closer to you than anyone else.
They clearly see your strengths and weaknesses—and sometimes sides of you that even you don’t know yourself (they’ll quickly notice when you’ve had your heart broken, too).
With that in mind, think of your beloved older brother and listen closely.
Taurus RhapsodyKirinji
Formed by brothers, the band Kirinji released “Taurus Rhapsody” in 1999.
It was used as the theme song for the drama Natsuiro no Koi (Summer-Colored Love).
The lyrics suggest various animals engaging in a quarrel-like back-and-forth.
While there aren’t any descriptions that specifically evoke sibling interactions, it’s easy to imagine that the brother duo Kirinji, even if they sometimes argued, managed to create a masterpiece every time.
It’s especially recommended for those with sibling relationships where you can push each other higher—even while fighting!
Re:start!!!Buster Bros!!!
Buster Bros!!! is one of the rap battle projects under Hypnosis Mic, featuring popular male voice actors.
It’s the team name of the three Yamada brothers from Ikebukuro, led by Subaru Kimura, who voices Ichiro Yamada.
“Re:start!!!” is a piece whose straightforward, hip-hop-true lyrics about passionate feelings for one’s brothers really hit home.
You can feel their precious bond.
The call-and-response sections are very cool, too.
Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore new musical genres.
Brother ShipsHosokawa Takashi
The tuna-fishing shows that air around New Year really get your blood pumping just by watching, don’t they? Some crews even head out with fathers and sons or with brothers, and you can feel that unspoken “breath” of perfect timing that only family shares.
This song, Kyōdai-bune (Brother Ship), was the debut single of the well-known Ichirō Toba.
It’s a classic that has since been covered by many singers.
Steering the boat inherited from their father and going out to fish as brothers—it truly sings of the way of life of men of the sea, and it shakes your soul.
Takashi Hosokawa’s version has just as much power as the original, so enjoy comparing them, especially the differences in their vocal ornamentation (kobushi).
siblings (older brother and younger sister)Hoshino Gen
A song that blends gentleness with sadness.
You see, he has a biological younger sister who was never able to be born.
When you consider the reality hidden behind the catchy melody, these lyrics will slowly and deeply move you.
It’s a bittersweet love song from an older brother to the sister he longed to meet but never could.
the way home; on the way backRAG FAIR
On those evenings after playing to our heart’s content, don’t you remember the walk home, guessing the dinner menu with your big brother—saying things like, “I wonder what we’re having tonight”? This song is one of the tracks included as a B-side to a cappella group RAG FAIR’s fourth single, “Asatte wa Sunday.” Its simple, humming-based choral work evokes a deeply nostalgic feeling.
[Family Songs] Classic songs about older brothers. Recommended popular tracks (21–30)
Something CertainOda Kazumasa
This song was featured in a life insurance commercial and moved many people.
Mr.
Oda has created numerous masterpieces, but this one in particular makes you think deeply about what true kindness and love really are.
There may not be many occasions where siblings express affection directly to one another, but everyone surely carries such feelings in their hearts.