A moving masterpiece that sings of the desire for forever and eternity

Because of youShimizu Shota

Because of you

A moving medium-tempo ballad that portrays the bond of two people in love and a relationship that deepens even as they hurt each other.

The gently embracing, soulful vocals and lyrics that straightforwardly sing of unwavering love despite physical distance are sure to resonate with couples in long-distance relationships.

Written, composed, and arranged by Shota Shimizu, this track is included on the album “FLY,” released in June 2017.

Featuring a warm arrangement centered on piano and strings, it’s a song you’ll want to play on special anniversaries.

Perfect as background music for a couple’s drive, and also recommended for conveying your feelings to a long-distance partner.

ForeverGosuperāzu

Forever — The Gospellers

Speaking of The Gospellers, their layered sound and harmonies are captivating, aren’t they? I imagine many people listen to The Gospellers precisely to enjoy those beautifully overlapping voices.

This song is also a classic choice for weddings and the like.

layered livesŌkawa Eisaku

Eisaku Okawa / Lives Piled Upon Lives

One of the leading singers in Japan’s enka world, Eisaku Okawa, releases his 109th single.

Issued in February 2024, this song is a moving work themed around the bond between husband and wife.

It sings of the resolve to live side by side, with lyrics by Reiji Mizuki and composition credited to Chikushi Ryuhei, Okawa’s pen name, creating words and a melody that seep into the heart.

Okawa’s voice, combining strength and gentleness, stirs the listener’s emotions.

Portraying a couple who support each other even in hard times and walk into the future together, this piece is a song that can offer support in many moments of life.

ZUTTOMariko Nagai

Mariko Nagai - ZUTTO

Included on the 1990 album “POCKET.” Ending theme for the TV program “Hoh-chan no Yamadakatsutenai Television.” Born in 1966.

A singer from Shizuoka Prefecture.

Hearing her voice—singing with a rich, expressive ease over a slow yet firmly pulsing rhythm and a flowing melodic line—kindles a warmth in the heart.

Friends forever and everAshida Mana

Mana Ashida – Zutto Zutto Tomodachi (TV-size Choreography Video)

A single released in 2012.

It’s the ending theme for the anime “Jewelpet Kira☆Deco!”.

Born in 2004 and from Hyogo Prefecture.

The pop, catchy melody over an upbeat, lively rhythm pairs perfectly with Mana-chan’s cute vocals, and it makes you want to dance when you listen.

To the farthest reaches beyond eternityMatsuda Seiko

[With Lyrics] To the Further Beyond of Eternity — Seiko Matsuda

Included in the 2015 album “We Love SEIKO – 35th Anniversary Seiko Matsuda Ultimate All-Time Best 50 Songs -.” It served as the theme song for the Japanese-dubbed version of the film “PAN” (released the same year).

This 35th-anniversary single marked the first collaboration in 31 years with lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto and composition by Yumi Matsutoya (under the pen name Kureta Keiko), following the 1984 single “Alice in the Land of Time.”

Couple goalsCHIHIRO

Couple goals

This is a song by CHIHIRO that straightforwardly expresses the happiness of being able to spend the same moments together.

You can feel the bright emotions through the lively rhythm that conveys a sense of uplift and the gentle sound that lets you savor the happiness.

While looking back on the casual memories the two have built up, it also expresses a wish for those happy days to continue.

By depicting the small events of everyday life, the song conveys a sense of effortless happiness and the trust that exists between the two.

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