[120% Empathy] A Collection of Moving Songs [Love, Friendship, Encouragement]

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C&K – Y

This song, a signature track by the musical duo C&K, is extremely popular as a beautifully heartbreaking piece that brings listeners to tears.

In the opening lyrics, a sweet, happy couple is portrayed, but from the second verse a sudden, sorrowful story unfolds.

Out of nowhere, a separation befalls the two who had been living happily together.

Moreover, by the time you read the lyrics to the end, you can infer that it’s likely a parting by death.

The stark contrast between the first and second halves—so sad yet somehow heartwarming—comes from the earnest feelings within it, the kind you could call true love.

It’s a masterpiece that you can’t listen to without tears.

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Hane Keisuke

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SUPER BUTTER DOG – SAYONARA COLOR

When you’re wrestling with the question, “What do I really want to do?”, this song might be the companion you need.

It’s a signature track by the popular band SUPER BUTTER DOG, active from the ’90s into the 2000s, released as their eighth single in 2001.

The gently conversational vocals and acoustic sound are soothing.

Before you know it, you may find yourself moved to tears.

Changing your environment is tough, but with this song, you’ll surely be okay.

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Araki Jakkan

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back number – I Love You

Back Number made their first appearance on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 2022, performing “I Love You.” The song is also known as the theme for the morning drama series “Soar High!” It portrays a man who finds it hard to tell someone important to him that he loves them, while also expressing his anxiety about whether he can make that person happy.

With lyrics that are both heartrending and full of warmth, it’s a great song to listen to with family or a partner—it’s sure to deepen your bond.

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yamamoto

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HONEYŌhashi Torio

Ohashi Trio / HONEY

It’s the lead track from ohashiTrio’s 2010 album “NEWOLD.” Centered on the theme of marriage, it’s a moving song filled with the kind of happiness shared with a partner—perhaps not flashy, but something you can truly savor.

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Setting Sun – Tokyo Incidents

This song by Tokyo Jihen, with Ringo Sheena on vocals, was released as a B-side to one of their singles and is regarded by fans as a hidden gem.

Ringo Sheena is said to have poured her feelings from when a beloved pet passed away into the song, but I think it portrays a truth that resonates with anyone who has lost someone important.

Hymn to MotherMetis

Metis – Mother’s Anthem

It was released as reggae singer Metis’s 4th single.

The song was created to express gratitude to her mother, who was battling breast cancer.

It straightforwardly conveys thanks to the mother who raised her single-handedly.

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Macaroni Empitsu “It’s Nothing,” MV

Macaroni Enpitsu, a band overwhelmingly popular with the younger generation.

Their song “Nandemonai yo,” released on November 3, 2021, is marked by a modest yet sprightly, bouncing piano intro.

While they’ve often sung about the complex, heartrending feelings that come with love, “Nandemonai yo,” can be described as a song that simply sings of “love.” It’s not about a dramatic, heart‑wrenching romance; instead, it’s a track that makes you feel the preciousness and gratitude of “loving each other in an ordinary way.”

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Yoimachi Jēn

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