[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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- [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 Cherished Connections [Love & Friendship] (31–40)
The reason I was bornTakahashi Yuu
Released in 2016 as Yu Takahashi’s 14th major-label single.
Written for the wedding of a staff member who had worked with him since before his debut, the song portrays encounters between people, marriage, the birth of life, and happiness from the groom’s perspective.
As a wedding song that celebrates the couple’s meeting, it’s a popular choice for ceremonies.
qualiaUVERworld
A single by UVERworld released in September 2010, it was used as the ending theme for Mobile Suit Gundam 00 the Movie: A Wakening of the Trailblazer.
It reached No.
2 on the Oricon charts and drew a lot of attention.
In a world where people are constantly compared to others, this song conveys the joy of meeting someone with whom you can wish for each other’s happiness.
Its honest and pure words describe how the loneliness of being apart highlights the fulfillment of being together, making it a track that lets you feel the connections and joy of meeting someone.
Words of FarewellGReeeeN
The 32nd single by GReeeeN, a four-member male vocal group who balance careers as dentists and artists.
Despite keeping their looks private, they’ve earned broad popularity for their high musicality.
The song was chosen as the theme for the film “Run! T School Basketball Club,” and its lyrics—depicting an alternate story to the movie—make it a moving graduation song.
When you hear “Okuru Kotoba,” many might think of the Kaientai classic that’s also a graduation staple, but the music video features Tetsuya Takeda, adding a cross-generational twist that’s sure to get fans excited.
It’s a number true to GReeeeN’s style, with beautiful mellow rap and harmonies, celebrating bonds that remain unchanged even after graduation.
Love letterYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s song “Love Letter” is a single released on August 9, 2021.
Alongside ikura’s richly expressive vocals, the lyrics—filled with the joy and love of having found beloved music—captivate listeners.
Based on a letter from a sixth-grade listener, the piece vividly depicts how profoundly music can touch the human heart.
With Ayase’s delicate melodies and arrangements bringing warm emotion, this work is dedicated to everyone who has ever been encouraged or uplifted by music in their everyday life.
Give it a listen when you want to start something anew or express gratitude for irreplaceable encounters.
We were looking at the same moon.GOING UNDER GROUND
This is a song that’s also loved as a wedding song, like in its music video, and it’s wrapped in GOING UNDER GROUND’s characteristic warmth.
There are many ways to interpret it, but it can feel like it’s about two people who set off, vowing to meet or reunite through a miraculous encounter.
The vivid, delicate imagery is beautiful, isn’t it? The vocals in the chorus are so emotional they really hit you.
I’m sure the time you’ve spent together will make your hearts stronger.
Please listen to it while imagining the future you’ll share with someone dear to you.
[Gratitude for Encounters] A Collection of Classic Songs About Cherished Meetings [Love & Friendship] (41–50)
MiracleGReeeeN
Many of you probably know GReeeeN’s signature song “Kiseki,” which was used as the theme song for the drama ROOKIES! It’s a track that sings about a great, all-encompassing love, one that can be heard as both gratitude toward dear friends and a love song to a partner.
For many, listening to this song brings back memories of episodes with friends or a sweetheart from their youth.
The friends and encounters of our youth are a great asset in life.
Even after graduation and into adulthood, we want to keep those bonds precious and alive, don’t we?
HarukaYOASOBI
Haruka, a song based on Osamu Suzuki’s novel “Moon Prince,” was released in 2020 as a digital-only single by YOASOBI.
It’s a perfect track for graduation season, filled with gratitude for the important people you’ve spent time with.
A new season often brings both meetings and farewells.
Many people feel anxious about new environments.
At times like that, why not listen to this song and recall the moments you shared with friends and companions? It will help you believe that you’ll surely encounter something wonderful in your new place, too.