[120% Empathy] A Collection of Moving Songs [Love, Friendship, Encouragement]
When it comes to moving songs, what kind of tracks come to mind for you?
Whether it’s love songs, fight songs, or songs about youth, I’m sure everyone has had the experience of thinking, “This song really moved me!!”
There are many different kinds of moving songs, but one common thread among them is that they often “overlap with our own experiences” in some way.
When we encounter lyrics or music that speak for the feelings we’ve been through, our hearts are touched by the power of music.
In this article, I’ll introduce many deeply relatable, moving songs.
Some may even move you to tears.
I hope you find the perfect song for you!
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Oh, early summer rainSakurazaka46
This is a song by the idol group Sakurazaka46 that seems to portray feelings growing larger and larger.
While the group often gives a strong impression of intense, dance-focused tracks, this song conveys a gentle atmosphere.
With grand, resonant strings, it also feels like it expresses a swell of emotion.
The lyrics depict the confusion of feelings that deepen with time and the fear of confessing those feelings.
It’s a track that resonates with the heart, capturing the wavering between overwhelming affection and fear.
NautilusYorushika
Yorushika’s works connect like a story across their albums and previously released songs.
In Nautilus, the story of Elma and Amy unfolds, resulting in a piece that will leave longtime fans—who have savored the earlier works—listening through tears.
If you’re interested, be sure to listen to their previous releases as well!
To the futureKiroro
“Mirai e” is a ballad that sings of a mother’s unconditional love.
As the second single by the female duo Kiroro, it became a massive hit that resonated with many people.
It was already known locally in Okinawa from their indie days, and it’s said that vocalist Chiharu Tamashiro wrote it for her mother when she was in junior high school.
The song begins gently, and the tempo that conveys the feeling of walking together invites you to listen closely to the lyrics.
The comforting guitar in the interlude brings warmth, and the gradually layering instrumental sounds evoke a sense of an expanding future.
It has long been cherished as a graduation song as well, and it’s a moving masterpiece that stays close to the heart.
When Someone’s Wish Comes TrueUtada Hikaru
“Kimi no Negai ga Kanau Koro” is Hikaru Utada’s 13th single, released in 2004.
It was chosen as the theme song for the film “CASSHERN,” directed by Kazuaki Kiriya, and it topped the Oricon singles chart at No.
1.
The simple piano accompaniment and Utada’s vocals are achingly poignant and really resonate with you as you listen.
The music video features Akira Terao, Mitsuhiro Oikawa, and Jun Kaname, so be sure to check it out!
White lilies on my birthdayFukuyama Masaharu
It’s a song that was used as the theme for TBS’s Sunday drama “Tonbi” and became a hit.
The theme is a child’s feelings toward their parents, and listening to it makes gratitude well up for the parents who gave birth to and raised me.
It’s a warm, gratitude-filled song that makes you want to be good to your parents before you can no longer see them, and it’s a moving masterpiece.
[Empathy Level 120%] A Compilation of Moving Songs [Love, Friendship, Encouragement] (111–120)
Just… I miss youEXILE
The ballad “Tada… Aitakute,” released by EXILE in 2005, might also be familiar to many as a song from an au campaign.
Back then was the era of cell phones—people let their feelings wander through ringtone downloads, and those now-rare delayed replies made our hearts race.
This song, which feels like it bridges the distance between people, seemed to gently embrace the hearts of those in long-distance relationships or those with unrequited love.
The lyrics by Shunsuke Kiyokiba (SHUN), who served as a vocalist in EXILE’s first chapter, resonate endlessly with the earnest feeling of “I just want to see you.” It hits hard not only if you’re in love right now, but also when you listen after many life experiences.
Released in December, it’s a classic that you’re even more likely to want to hear around Christmas and during the winter season.
The Lion Standing in the Windsadamasashi
This song is based on the true story of a doctor who went to Kenya as a member of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers to provide medical aid.
The lyrics read like a letter to someone dear to him.
It beautifully portrays Kenya’s majestic landscapes and the purity of its people’s hearts.
For those in long-distance relationships, on solo assignments away from home, or anyone who must go far due to circumstances, it’s a song that can move you to tears.