[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, Encouragement] (141–150)
three days after the day after tomorrowDISH//
“Gomiasatte” is a song that expresses gratitude in moments of parting with someone important.
It was created in 2023 by DISH//, the music group formed around Takumi Kitamura.
Kitamura’s heartfelt vocals, carrying bittersweet emotion over a band performance enriched with beautiful strings, strike a deep chord.
Many listeners may relate to the lyrics, which convey that even when separated, one’s feelings for a loved one never change.
It’s a sweeping ballad that tells a story fitting a variety of relationships—family, friends, and romantic partners alike.
Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa
For those shedding tears over days that just won’t go right, this song might be the companion you need.
It’s a track by ReoNa, a singer known as a “despair-type anisong singer,” included on her fifth single, “Nai Nai,” released in 2021.
The lyrics and composition were created by the popular Vocaloid producer Tota Kasamura.
The lyrics, which spill out feelings straight from the heart, are so raw they tighten your chest just reading them.
The sorrowful piano and ReoNa’s on-the-verge-of-tears vocals really hit you right in the tear ducts.
HarukaYOASOBI
This song, created by the duo YOASOBI who turn novels into music, is based on “Tsuki Oji” (The Moon Prince) written by broadcast writer Osamu Suzuki.
The lyrics tell the story of a girl named Haruka and the mug she always cherished.
As Haruka grows up through life events such as advancing in school and getting married, she continues to treasure that mug, even after moving house and having a child.
Although the mug breaks at the end of the story, it’s a work that moves you with the long-standing friendship between Haruka and her mug.
The original novel is also a quick read, so be sure to read it before listening to the song.
heartaimyon
“Heart,” released in 2021 by the hugely popular singer-songwriter Aimyon, is a song that captures the raw yet tender feeling of love for someone special.
It was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Only Just Married” (Konin Todoke ni Han o Oshita Dake Desu ga).
Aimyon has said she rarely rewrites lyrics once she’s written them, but for this song, she unusually revised them many times—likely to perfect every detail in order to fully express its world.
LemonYonezu Kenshi
Initially active as a Vocaloid producer and now a nationally beloved singer supported by a wide range of age groups, Kenshi Yonezu.
His song “Lemon,” released in 2018, became a record-breaking hit that cemented his popularity.
Written for the drama “Unnatural,” the track closely ties into the show’s themes of life and death; its tear-jerking lyrics and stirring melody make it profoundly moving.
It paints a beautiful yet delicate landscape that encompasses experiences many people go through—such as the loss of a loved one—and the feelings of regret that follow.
LADYYonezu Kenshi
I think the time you spend with someone special will become even more wonderful.
It’s a song by the popular singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, who has produced numerous hits like “KICK BACK,” released in 2023.
It was written specifically for a Georgia (Japan Coca-Cola) commercial.
With its bouncy piano and cheerful horn section that linger in your ears, it’s a warm, inviting piece.
Yonezu’s vocals also carry a happy vibe, and as you listen, you can’t help but feel cozy inside.
The Toilet GodUemura Kana
It’s a touching, story-style song that expresses gratitude to a grandmother who taught the singer how to clean the toilet.
Created by Hyogo-born singer-songwriter Kana Uemura and released in 2010, it became a hit thanks to its impactful title and warm message, later being adapted into a novel and a TV drama.
Each word carries a gentle warmth that calms the heart.
Please give it a listen while thinking about your own grandmother.