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[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!

[120% Empathy] A Collection of Moving Songs [Love, Friendship, Cheer] (11–20)

Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS “Thank You”
Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

One of FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ signature songs and their final single before disbanding.

It has long been cherished as a classic graduation song, and when you take time to read the lyrics, you can feel the bonds with friends who supported each other along the way.

Precisely because these friends have spent so much time together, a moment like this—formally expressing gratitude—feels special and moving.

Do you have friends you’d like to thank in this way? If you listen while imagining such a moment, the song will resonate even more deeply.

1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – 1,150,000 Kilometers of Film [Official Live Video]
1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism has many moving love songs.

This track is the opening song on Hige Dan’s first full-length album, “Escaparade,” released in 2018.

Many people have probably heard it as a tie-in song for commercials and films.

It’s a love song that likens the two people’s lives to a roll of movie film, beautifully expressing their first meeting and their future together in very elegant words.

It’s a perfect song for a proposal or a wedding.

SparkleIkuta Rira

Rira Ikuta “Sparkle” Official Music Video
SparkleIkuta Rira

When you have a one-sided crush, it’s natural to feel anxious.

“SPARKLE” captures that state of mind.

Lila Ikuta wrote this song for a dating show, crafting the lyrics with the hope that a woman who’s gone through heartbreak can find happiness.

If you’ve had a similar experience, please give it a listen.

Also, don’t miss her performance on THE FIRST TAKE! In that version, she sings with even more power, so try comparing the two.

treasure holderAina ji Endo

Aina the End – Takaramono [Official Music Video] (Theme song for TBS Sunday Theater 'Goodbye Maestro: My Father and My Appassionato')
treasure holderAina ji Endo

A moving medium-tempo ballad.

Released in February 2024 as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Goodbye Maestro: My Father and My Appassionato.” Aina the End’s distinctive husky voice resonates deeply.

The lyrics, which depict gratitude and parting with a loved one, weave warmth and bittersweetness.

Simple yet stirring, the melody grips your heart.

The music video incorporates sign language, visually conveying a sense of gratitude as well.

It’s a song that will surely become a source of strength during life’s milestones or farewells with someone important.

Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu

Yuzu “Friend ~The Time of Departure~”
Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu

This song by Yuzu, well known as a graduation anthem.

The beautiful arrangement of piano and strings makes the duo’s vocals even more moving.

The lyrics, which depict friendship, carry the message that their bond won’t be broken even if they’re apart, and that it will continue into the future.

It resonates especially deeply in the season of taking a new step forward.

KanadeSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video
KanadeSukima Suichi

As a moving tearjerker song, Kanade is a classic.

While it’s often taken as a breakup song, a closer look at the lyrics reveals it’s actually about a long-distance relationship.

The words, which sing of a red thread that stays tied without coming undone even across great distances, are sure to tug at your heart.

The gentle, soothing vocals resonate deeply.

[120% Relatable] A Collection of Moving Songs [Love, Friendship, Encouragement] (21–30)

You might find a song that speaks for your feelings!

By now, you’ve probably found a song that resonates with your own experiences, haven’t you? From here, we’ll introduce many more popular, moving, and tear-jerking songs, so you might discover tracks that speak for your feelings even more! Be sure to find that song that feels like it’s singing about you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number

back number - “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” Music Video (Theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love”)
HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number

A song written as the theme for the drama ‘A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love.’ True to back number, who have released many love-themed tracks and enjoy strong support especially among young listeners, this song pierces the heart with bittersweet emotion.

For those suffering from heartbreak or unrequited love, the lyrics can quietly bring tears to your eyes.

The vocals by Iyori Shimizu heighten the emotion even more.