[Grateful for Encounters] A Collection of Classic Songs Celebrating Cherished Meetings [Love & Friendship]
When you hear “a song about encounters,” what kind of meeting do you imagine?
Perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is a man and woman meeting in a romantic context!
But there are many kinds of encounters—between friends, between teammates—and there are songs that celebrate each kind of meeting.
In this article, I’ll introduce songs themed around all sorts of encounters!
Just as people say “after parting comes a new meeting,” some songs that seem at first glance to be about farewells are actually about encounters when you look closely at the lyrics!
We’ll be introducing lots of songs, so read on to the end!
- [Thank-You Song] A song to convey your feelings of “thank you” to someone special
- [Song of Destiny] Love songs to listen to when you meet your destined person
- A bright song about comrades. A roundup of classic tracks that make you feel the bonds.
- [A New Love Song] A romance song themed around meeting someone
- Only masterpieces that color the season of meetings and farewells! Spring songs recommended for Gen Z.
- [Tears of Joy] Beautiful Friendship Songs with Lyrics You’ll Want to Gift to a Dear Friend
- A gratitude song for friends. A thank-you song dedicated to someone special.
- [Song of Gratitude] Timeless classics and the latest tracks that convey heartfelt “thank you” to your seniors
- Mutual love, unrequited love, familial love... classic songs that sing about affection
- Friendship Songs: Rediscover Your Bonds! A Carefully Curated Selection of Moving Masterpieces That Will Bring You to Tears
- [Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
- Emotional songs to listen to in spring: a collection of masterpieces that suit the season of meetings and farewells.
- Love, bonds, parting, cheers… songs so moving they pierce the heart and make you cry uncontrollably
[Grateful for Encounters] A Collection of Classic Songs About Precious Meetings [Love & Friendship] (71–80)
Human CrossingKetsumeishi
A track by Ketsumeishi, known for hit numbers like “Natsu no Omoide” and “Sakura.” Featured on their 10th album, “KETSUNOPOLIS 10,” the song’s signature “singable rap,” a Ketsumeishi trademark, and its light, lively piano sound really lift your spirits.
Its message—that fleeting encounters and partings, as well as bonds that last a lifetime, are all a matter of fate—makes you reflect on the importance of once-in-a-lifetime meetings.
It’s an upbeat, piercing number that helps you reaffirm the value of the people who are by your side right now.
Second Encounterwacci
A song by the band wacci, which has gained huge popularity mainly on social media and YouTube.
Just like when “Betsu no Hito no Kanojo ni Natta yo” became a hot topic, this song is also easy to relate to and feel familiar with because of the story portrayed in its lyrics.
You might wonder what the “second encounter” in the title means, but you’ll understand as soon as you read the lyrics.
You might think that childhood friends becoming lovers only happens in shoujo manga, but don’t you know at least one couple like that around you? It’s a romantic and heartwarming song that tells a lovely story of how two people meet.
Momentary as it is≠ME
This is a song by the idol group ≠ME, produced by Rino Sashihara, released in April 2023 as their sixth single.
It’s a refreshing yet powerful message song that wraps a band sound in piano and string tones.
With positive lyrics about “the happiness of being with someone important to you,” just reading them can be encouraging—so your friends might be delighted if you share it with them.
When you’re feeling down, this song is sure to save you.
Grateful for Encounters: A Collection of Classic Songs About Cherished Meetings [Love & Friendship] (81–90)
I love you!Hirano Aya
This is a song by Aya Hirano, who is also active as a voice actress.
It was included as a coupling track on the single “Super Driver,” released in July 2009.
It reached No.
2 on the Oricon daily chart and No.
3 on the weekly chart.
I’ve got friends.Elefanto Kashimashi
I think this song by The Elephant Kashimashi is a classic that sings about the importance of friendship.
In the hustle and bustle of the city, it’s a great chance to convey the warmth of having friends to those who feel lonely! First, let Hiroji Miyamoto’s powerful vocals move their hearts, get them interested in the lyrics that make you reflect on friendship, and let even those who want to listen alone enjoy it.
Released in September 2004, the song was also used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Suzuki Timer.”
Our dizzying encounterŌhashi Torio
A medium-tempo number by Ohashi Trio that became the theme for the film “Good Stripes.” It wraps you in a warm, cozy atmosphere.
It turns the feeling of a fated meeting—two people who were meant to meet—into song, and it seems like listening to it with someone you love would make you feel incredibly sweet.
There’s something wonderful about a destined encounter, isn’t there? You may not be perfectly compatible, yet being together somehow just feels comfortable.
The lyrics, which depict the romance in everyday life, make my heart flutter.
It’s a cute track that makes you want to keep on being in love.
I thought about killing myselfNakajima Mika
This is the 38th single by Mika Nakashima, a singer who has made her presence felt through a wide range of activities including singing, acting, and voice work.
The song was written for the rock band amazarashi, and its strikingly impactful title contrasted with a lyrical melody became a hot topic.
From lyrics that sing about the bonds that changed feelings of wanting to die, one can draw a positive message that there is hope in life no matter how deep the despair.
It’s a number that reminds you, when you feel reckless or hopeless, of the importance and preciousness of the encounters you have.