[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 Masterpieces Celebrating Precious Meetings [Love & Friendship] (51–60)
Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu
After graduating or changing jobs, you may find yourself separated from friends.
But in a new place, new encounters are surely waiting.
That’s the message conveyed in Yuzu’s “Tomodachi ~Tabidachi no Toki~” (“Friend ~Time of Departure~”).
Combined with the duo’s powerful vocals, it’s bound to bring a lump to your throat.
It’s also recommended as a song that makes you look forward to meeting your friends again somewhere down the road.
If you’re feeling lonely or anxious, give it a listen.
By the way, the CD also includes a choral version.
Like a song that will be passed down and sungYamaguchi Momoe
This song is included on Momoe Yamaguchi’s album “Momoe Hakusho,” released in May 1977, with lyrics and music by the duo Yoko Aki and Ryudo Uzaki.
The album reached a peak position of No.
3 on the Oricon chart.
It’s a poignant yet beautiful number themed around song and life.
Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme
Some of you may have found a partner or new friends and be overflowing with happiness.
What I’d like to recommend to you is “Shunkashuto” (“Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter”).
It’s by the hip-hop unit Hilcrhyme, with TOC on vocals.
The song portrays the excitement of meeting someone special and wondering how to spend the seasons to come.
It’s also lovely to listen again a year later and look back on the memories of each season.
In fact, the song carries a message of wanting to be together for life, so it’s a great choice for couples to enjoy as well.
With youSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
The dance and vocal group Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE.
They handle a wide range of songs, from pop to ballads.
Speaking of songs themed around their encounters, “Kimi to Nara” comes to mind.
It’s a track that portrays the joy of a man who repeats meetings and partings and finally finds his destined partner.
It also feels like a supportive song for those who have recently gone through a breakup.
Give it a listen and let it inspire thoughts of your fated one.
[Grateful for Encounters] A Collection of Classic Songs Celebrating Cherished Meetings [Love & Friendship] (61–70)
I want to hug you.Mr.Children
It was Mr.Children’s second single, released in December 1992.
It was later used as an insert song for the 1996 TV drama “Pure.” The lyrics, which convey straightforward feelings for a loved one, are deeply moving.
In 2017, it was also featured in a NTT Docomo commercial, making it a song that has enjoyed steady popularity.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
A three-piece rock band, WANIMA, whose fast-paced melodic hardcore sound and straight-to-the-heart lyrics have earned them a devoted following, especially in the live scene.
The song was used in Nivea Kao’s “8×4 Body Fresh” commercial and is included on their second album, Everybody!!.
Its exhilarating beat and powerful yet beautiful harmonies give you the push to chase your dreams.
It’s a classic graduation song that conveys a passionate feeling toward the friends who shared your youth.
BelieveChe’Nelle
Woven with a warm, heartfelt vocal, this song expresses gratitude for meaningful encounters.
It portrays the precious bonds of friendship and love, with lyrics that gently reach the heart.
Even when apart, it conveys that our hearts are one, and it sings of the importance of trusting and supporting each other at all times.
Included on Che’Nelle’s third album, “Believe,” it was released in July 2012.
The song also served as the theme for Toho’s film “BRAVE HEARTS: Umizaru.” It’s a track that reminds us—amid the busyness of everyday life—of the connections we tend to forget, inviting listeners to hear it as a message of thanks to someone special.