[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 Collection of Moving Songs [Love • Friendship • Cheers] (121–130)
Goodbyekaraa botoru
A rock band that grabs your heart with overwhelming vocal power, Color Bottle pours their all into this bittersweet yet powerful ballad.
As the title suggests, it’s a masterpiece that straightforwardly depicts, from a male perspective, the feelings of lovers drifting apart.
It’s the kind of song that makes you heat up as you can’t help recalling the beautiful romances of your youth—memories that never fade no matter how old you get.
The world calls it love.Sambomasutā
If you’ve heard it before or you’re a fan, the intro alone already moves you.
It’s a pep song for people going through tough times.
In the chorus, it feels as if it’s powerfully singing right beside you—a masterpiece that gives you strength.
If you listen when you’re struggling, you’ll be moved to tears, and once you’ve finished crying, you’ll surely feel better.
AiHata Motohiro
This is Motohiro Hata’s ninth single, released in 2010.
It’s a gentle, story-like song in which the “I,” who has become fearful of love due to a painful past, meets “you” and is gradually freed from that past.
The song exquisitely portrays the inner conflict toward love and a warmth that slowly seeps in, making it deeply resonant.
reverse dreamKing Gnu
If you’re looking for a bittersweet love song with poetic allure, give “Sakayume” a listen.
Released in 2021 by King Gnu—a hybrid band known for their classical-tinged music that absorbs influences from across the spectrum—the track was chosen as the ending theme for the film Jujutsu Kaisen 0.
It delivers an emotional sound with a jazzy groove, and its pop-leaning melodic lines, infused with a modern approach, will resonate deeply.
A medium-tempo ballad, it conveys a moving message centered on “love” that strikes straight to the heart.
[120% Empathy] A Collection of Moving Songs [Love, Friendship, Encouragement] (131–140)
Love is…Kato Miria
It’s a moving song that makes you want to sing it at a wedding.
Even though the person was always by your side, you didn’t realize it—Miliyah Kato pours her heart into expressing that deep love.
Based on the classical piece Canon, the climax is so powerful it will give you goosebumps.
Our Summer DreamYamashita Tatsuro
When talking about J-Pop, you can never leave out singer-songwriter Tatsuro Yamashita.
He’s a leading figure in city pop, a genre that has seen a global boom in recent years.
“Bokura no Natsu no Yume” was released by him in 2009.
The song was written as the theme for the hit animated film Summer Wars.
It’s a track that vividly brings back memories of summer vacations from childhood.
The clear tone of the piano and Yamashita’s vocals feel like a midsummer blue sky that stretches on forever.
familyJam9
The ballad “Kazoku” (Family) depicts a child’s gratitude to their parents and the love within a family.
It’s the debut single by Jam9, a hip-hop unit formed in 2003 in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture.
The song gained attention mainly through requests on cable radio.
The gentle overall flow contrasts with a chorus that suddenly soars, letting emotions overflow and bringing listeners to tears.
The lyrics are especially relatable for those who’ve had a mischievous past—or are still in it—and find it hard to be straightforward, wrapping them in a sense of the importance of parents and heartfelt gratitude.
