[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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[Empathy Level 120%] A Compilation of Moving Songs [Love, Friendship, Encouragement] (111–120)
Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai
This is a love song by singer-songwriter Dai Hirai that expresses straightforward affection.
Within its grand, sweeping sound, the piano and acoustic guitar add accents that make the message of epic love feel close and intimate.
It depicts looking back tenderly on memories from the moment of meeting a loved one up to now, and wishing for those happy days to continue into the future.
While feeling the miracle of having met, the growing depth of tender feelings comes through powerfully in both the sound and the lyrics—an expansive ballad packed with the emotion of happiness.
Further awayRemioromen
Remioromen, the band best known for their massive hits “Konayuki” and “March 9,” released “Motto Tooku e” on July 30, 2008—an anthem dedicated to everyone who’s earnestly giving their all.
The song was written as a support theme for the Beijing Olympics.
It carries the message that while starting something new or taking on what seems difficult can be scary, you can overcome that fear and keep moving forward, farther and farther.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when the pressure feels like it might overwhelm you.
AliensKirinji
A two-brother band that’s been drawing attention for their complex yet pop-leaning sound and singular worldview, Kirinji delivers their sixth single with this track.
Its catchy melodies and chords possess a distinctive, floating quality that’s highly regarded even among professional musicians, and it’s well known for inspiring numerous cover versions by various artists.
Though the lyrics are literary and enigmatic—open to many interpretations—they create an original atmosphere that somehow fills the gaps in one’s heart.
It’s a standout number with a unique perspective, evoking the dilemma of trying to connect yet somehow always missing each other, a feeling many can relate to.
It’ll get stained.Chatto Monchī
Regret and sadness keep swelling for a love that has ended.
Chatmonchy’s “Somaruyo (I’ll Be Dyed)” expresses the feelings of the protagonist right after a breakup with someone they deeply loved.
After a breakup, so many emotions get tangled together that your heart feels like a mess—angry at your partner or at yourself, then sinking into sorrow.
Even so, the reality that nothing can be done is unbearably cruel, and it feels like your heart might disappear.
“Somaruyo” sings about that love left with nowhere to go.
rainbowSuda Masaki
When people first heard the chorus, many women probably thought, “I want to be proposed to with words like this!” Masaki Suda’s song Niji (Rainbow) is the theme song for the movie STAND BY ME Doraemon 2, and its lyrics tie into the film’s story.
Even those who haven’t seen the movie have likely been moved not just by the chorus, but by the words of love and heartfelt sentiments woven throughout the song.
It’s a love song that gently speaks to you and softly spreads through your heart.
Slow BalladRC sakuseshon
It’s a romantic ballad that brings back memories of the love I experienced when I was young.
The song is by RC Succession, a band that helped define an era of Japanese rock, and it was released in 1976 as their sixth single.
A night spent in the car with someone you love…
The lyrics, piano, and vocals capture that happy scene so vividly that they grab your heart.
Kiyoshiro Imawano’s voice is truly wonderful, isn’t it? If couples or spouses listen to it together, it might even take them back to the beginning and strengthen their bond.
TATTOOOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism is a four-piece band active on the J-pop scene in the Reiwa era.
Their 2023 release “TATTOO” paints a vivid picture of everyday life, depicting relationships—between friends, lovers, and others—who support each other.
Set to an electronica-based dance beat, the track weaves together each instrument’s performance into a rich, layered sound.
It’s a song packed with relatable messages: honestly expressing the anxieties and vulnerabilities we carry in our hearts, and suggesting a healthy sense of distance with the ones we cherish.
