[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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Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK
As the theme song for the film “Kingdom,” this track also drew a great deal of attention.
Their music, performed not only in Japan but on the global stage, is truly world-class—immensely grand and incredibly cool.
The powerful message that we can’t waste any more time really resonates.
Fans who saw the movie said it moved them deeply, with comments like, “I got goosebumps the moment it started playing during the ending.”
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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.
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
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.
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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.
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.
[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!
MetronomeYonezu Kenshi
The fantastical, atmospheric sound gently reaches deep into your ears.
It’s a song by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, also known for the hits “Paprika” and “Lemon.” Included on his third album, Bremen, released in 2015.
It likens the emotional misalignment between two loved ones to a metronome.
The heartrending lyrics and his warm voice inevitably loosen your tear ducts.
