[Usable on TikTok] Emotional songs perfect for lyric videos with friends

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ATARAYO – Scoop the Blue (Music Video)

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Scoop Up the Blue – Atarayo

If you want to make a lyric video full of memories with friends you spent your youth with, I recommend “Ao wo Sukuu.” After the hit “October, I Forget the Quiet You,” Atarayo—who rose to prominence mainly on the internet—released this song in 2022.

It features a refreshing, fast-paced rock sound that evokes images of students taking off at a run.

It’s a track where a beautiful melody resonates alongside messages themed around natural scenery and adolescence.

I also recommend trying expressions and poses that match an emotional, scenic vibe.

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See you letterSoala

See you letter

This song by Soala is perfect for a video looking back on memories with friends.

With a theme of unchanging friendship despite the distance, it’s sung over a gentle melody.

Released in December 2023, the track is included on the album “Story.” The lyrics express the feeling of thinking about someone important even amid busy days, conveying a warmth that resonates with listeners.

It’s ideal not only for creating friendship-themed videos on platforms like TikTok, but also as a message to a friend you’re meeting again after a long time.

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Ikimonogakari 'Akane-iro no Yakusoku' Music Video

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♬ Akaneirono Yakusoku (Acoustic Version) – Ikimonogakari

It’s the perfect song for looking back on memories with friends.

Released in October 2007, the track was created with weddings in mind, but its lyrics also resonate with friendship.

It reflects on the journey two people have walked together, weaving in memories of laughing, crying, and holding hands.

It was also featured in a commercial for au’s LISMO!, touching the hearts of many.

As you gaze up at a sky dyed a shade of madder red, the gentle melody that sings of the joy of meeting and feelings of gratitude is sure to remind you of the bond with a dear friend.

It would be great to make a video themed around friendship and bonds with friends to look back on those shared memories.

If it’s the two of usSUI

If it’s the two of us / sui [Official Video]

“Futarinara,” released in 2020 by sui—an artist active across Japan’s music scene—conveys the joys, sorrows, and everyday emotions of time spent together, as well as the strength and bond to overcome hardships.

With its acoustic tones and breezy tempo, it stands out for its positive message that any challenge can be overcome as long as you’re together.

It’s recommended as BGM for creating memories on TikTok or for expressing gratitude.

Why not share your thanks to that special someone you’ve spent meaningful days with, accompanied by “Futarinara”?

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Dear.a / Chanyu-i

Dear.a, created by the singer-songwriter Chanyu-i, who gained attention after posting self-accompanied performance videos, features lyrics that candidly express feelings toward a best friend and became a viral hit on TikTok.

It’s often used in videos themed around moments spent with close friends, and the alignment between the lyrics and the visuals has resonated especially with younger audiences.

The song makes you appreciate the time spent with important people you’ve met at school or work.

Why not create a video capturing moments with a best friend—someone you can confide your worries and anxieties to?

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My Hair is Bad – Ally

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♫ Original song – Takumi – Takumi

This song portrays the bond between two people who cherish the small joys of everyday life.

Its gentle melody carries the message that being able to show vulnerability is what leads to true strength, resonating deeply with the listener.

Released by My Hair is Bad in April 2022, the track is loved by many as a piece that symbolizes the band’s musical identity.

Rather than dramatic twists like in films or TV shows, it sings about the happiness found in casual conversations and simple actions, making it perfect for videos that look back on memories with friends.

Just by listening, you can feel the beauty of spending time with someone important.

Lemon piemakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Empitsu “Lemon Pie” MV

Macaroni Enpitsu is a rock band that sings about the delicate emotions of youth.

Among their songs, their second single, released in October 2018, has been drawing attention.

The lyrics, themed around bittersweet romance, are striking, beautifully expressing both the desire to be close and the fear of things ending.

Hattori’s vocals resonate deeply.

Premiered live at Shibuya eggman, the track gained traction alongside their nationwide tour.

It’s perfect as background music for videos reflecting on friendship and memories.

If you want a song to use on TikTok, this is a must-hear.

With its emotional sound, why not revisit the warmth of those days?