[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!
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- [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
[Gratitude for Encounters] A Collection of Classic Songs Celebrating Special Meetings [Love & Friendship] (91–100)
First loveUtada Hikaru
It’s a song by Hikaru Utada that seems to express the many emotions felt through a first love awakening inside oneself.
The sound, built around piano and strings, is striking—grand in scale yet conveying a strong sense of anxiety.
The uniquely weightless feeling in the chorus vocals also leaves a strong impression, almost like someone telling themselves to stay strong.
It’s hard to tell from the lyrics whether it marks the beginning or the end of first love, which is part of the appeal; it’s a mysterious track whose impression may change depending on the listener’s emotions.
heartbeatFukuyama Masaharu
It’s a song written as the theme for the drama “#Remolove: Normal Love Is a Heresy,” included on Masaharu Fukuyama’s 2020 album “AKIRA.” It portrays someone who had decided to live alone and avoid romance, yet ends up falling in love.
Perhaps past relationships didn’t go well—there’s a poignant sense of the protagonist becoming timid about love.
If you’re hesitating to step into a new relationship, this is a love song I’d definitely recommend you listen to.
with a gentle heartSuperfly
Superfly’s “Yasashii Kimochi de” resonates with many people as a song that portrays the possibilities of new encounters.
In particular, the lyrics that sing of the hope that there may still be someone important you haven’t met yet encourage a positive outlook.
If you listen to this song in moments of loneliness or isolation, it nurtures a warm feeling toward those around you and lightens your heart.
Its universal message makes it a special track for many, to the point that it’s often chosen for wedding profile videos.
The high vocal range is also striking, and even if a singer lowers the key, the song’s appeal still comes through.
It’s truly a masterpiece that enriches the listener’s heart, evoking bonds between people and the promise of new connections.
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.
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.
