[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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Get Along TogetherYamane Yasuhiro
Here is the song that sings of eternal love: “Get Along Together.” This track was released on January 21, 1993, by singer-songwriter Yasuhiro Yamane, and it was his debut single.
It’s a song that conveys a strong determination to “protect the one you love for the rest of your life.” Yamane wrote it for a friend who was about to get married.
Amazingly, the production took only one week, and it was completed the night before the friend’s wedding.
Isn’t it wonderful that a song created in such a short time continues to be passed down as a timeless classic years later?
canaryYonezu Kenshi
A ballad included on Kenshi Yonezu’s hugely popular 2020 August release, the album STRAY SHEEP.
The beauty of its piano and string accompaniment is striking, and his vocal delivery feels gentler and softer than usual.
The most moving aspect of the song is its lyrics, which depict a couple who have vowed to spend their lives together, thinking of one another with deep affection—listening to it truly tugs at the heart.
Even as the world and the two of them keep changing, the message of continuing to love steadily and unchangingly is guaranteed to move you.
Don’t die!kocchi no kento
You’ll be drawn into its stylish, fast-paced, jazz-tinged sound.
It’s a track by singer-songwriter Kochchi no Kento, released in 2022.
Going into the following year, it went viral on social media along with the “Teapot Dance” choreography.
Its appeal lies in the sprightly melody line that rolls forward and incorporates elements of hip-hop.
And layered on top is a message true to its title—a powerful sentiment that says, “Don’t you dare die.”
Scooping up blueatarayo
This song was written as the theme for the variety show “Zeroichi.” It’s a work by the four-piece band Atarayo, released digitally in May 2022.
The refreshing band sound sets off vocalist Hitomi’s straightforward singing, and it’s truly heart-cleansing.
The lyrics portray youth, friendship, and the parting that will come someday.
Listening will make you want to cherish the time you can spend with your friends right now.
Please take your time and savor it.
So that I don’t forgetkururi
Quruli is a rock band known for their warm acoustic sound.
“Wasure nai you ni” (“So I Won’t Forget”), included on their 2018 release Songline, is a track filled with nostalgia.
Its arrangement pays homage to UK rock icons Oasis and to Spitz, who have been active since the 1990s.
The emotional lyrics, which evoke vivid landscapes, will resonate with you.
Why not let yourself be soothed by this gentle song that embraces a spectrum of feelings?
Relay ~ Forest PoemSazan Ōrusutāzu
Relay ~ Mori no Uta,” released in 2023 by Southern All Stars, a rock band with nationwide recognition.
The song was also featured in UNIQLO commercials starring lead vocalist Keisuke Kuwata: “LifeWear/HEATTECH: Happiness Is Today” and “Snow Globe.” Centered on the theme of protecting beautiful natural landscapes, it delivers a message that challenges society and individuals alike.
In an era when everyone feels worries and anxieties, this track reminds us of the importance of kindness and warmth.
Why not lend an ear to its grand choral work set against a band performance led by strings?
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A place where the heart returnsOku Hanako
A song used as the theme for the anime commemorating the 60th anniversary of Soka City.
Soka City is located in the southeastern part of Saitama Prefecture.
A key highlight is that the lyrics mention the Ayase River and the Harp Bridge within the city! The lyrics express feelings toward one’s hometown and the life that has been passed down through generations.
These are things everyone thinks about at least once, right? It’s a song that makes you feel how important your hometown is.