[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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I want to be myself for my own sake.Higuchi Ai
It’s a song about a girl struggling with the gap between her ideals and reality.
Ai Higuchi, born in 1989, is a singer-songwriter known for a trembling, fragile yet powerful voice.
The music video, which looks as if it’s framed within a painting, might be an expression of her determination to catch up to the ideal version of herself nonetheless.
conclusive proofRyokushokushakai
A ballad by Ryokuoushoku Shakai released in 2021 that draws you in from the very first piano intro.
The surging, moving melody line and Haruko Nagaya’s vocals shake your heart to the core, and your feelings for the one you love overflow along with the music.
Especially in this day and age, I think everyone can relate to the earnest lyrics that stitch together the small moments of everyday life.
As a strong feeling begins to take root, I’m sure it will gently accompany each person’s own “shape of love.”
cute personUrufuruzu
Kawaii Hito (Cute One) is Ulfuls’ take on a song for mothers, woven over a cheerful rhythm and sound.
Released in 1997 as their 15th single, it’s one of the band’s poppiest tracks and sure to lift your spirits when you listen—something many guys will especially relate to.
In 2021, Baku Idegami covered it for a Shiseido Plus commercial, delivering a moving version overflowing with gratitude.
With lyrics by Tortoise Matsumoto, the song uniquely and brilliantly expresses love by likening the mothers of Matsumoto and Ulful Keisuke to a “cute one,” making it a true classic.
Goodbye, thank you.Hitoto Yo
Yo Hitoto, the singer-songwriter known for Hanamizuki, has such a soothing, gentle voice.
This song, Sayonara Arigato, is one track included on the album “&,” released on December 21, 2005.
While it isn’t as well-known as Hanamizuki or Morainaki, it’s a hidden gem.
It feels like a song about the emotions after a breakup—when you realize the other person will never love you again.
It’s a very heartrending piece that expresses feelings with nowhere to go.
alone feat. SALUShimizu Shota
Shota Shimizu is a singer-songwriter who delivers his own style of music infused with R&B and hip-hop.
He’s known for songs themed around “love” and “dreams.” Among his tracks, the one that really hits home is “alone feat.
SALU,” released in 2018.
Moody electronic synths set the tone.
Pay attention to the lyrics, which depict the loneliness shared by people today.
You’ll feel the bittersweet emotions woven into his rhythmic flow.
Give this moving track a listen—it offers comfort to anyone carrying unspoken anxieties.
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Reunion SongKawasaki Takaya
Here’s a song that stands out for its delicate emotional expression and powerful melody.
It’s a deeply crafted track from singer-songwriter Takaya Kawasaki, who hails from Tochigi Prefecture.
Released digitally in August 2024, the piece was written specifically for his hall tour “Aishin -MANAGOKORO-,” spanning 2024 to 2025.
Characterized by an energetic, up-tempo pop sound, it showcases Kawasaki’s captivating husky voice that grabs listeners’ hearts.
The lyrics convey wishes for reunion and feelings of gratitude, reflecting his commitment to the bond he shares with his fans.
It gives you the courage to keep moving forward without losing hope, even in difficult times—and it’s highly recommended to experience it live.
All the Love Songs I’ve GotNaoto Intiraymi
Naoto Inti Raymi, who made his global debut in 2019, released his third single, “Arittake no Love Song,” in 2010.
He wrote the song as a celebratory gift for a friend from his middle school days when the friend got married, and it was first performed at the wedding reception, where it drew a lot of attention.
In 2014, he was honored in the men’s category of “Most Popular Songs/Artists for Weddings.” The lyrics, which convey his feelings for ‘you’ in a straightforward way, really hit home.
If you sing it as a surprise at a wedding, it’s guaranteed to move everyone!
