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

budKobukuro

Kobukuro – Tsubomi

A song written by Kentaro Kobuchi of Kobukuro in memory of his late mother.

Kobukuro’s overwhelming vocal ability and harmonies make this track deeply moving.

It begins with a gentle prelude, yet amid the helplessness of knowing that the deceased will never return, you can feel Kobuchi’s strong resolve to keep going even without her.

Death is an inescapable part of the human condition, but it would be wonderful if we could live as strongly as this song encourages.

Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Friend’s Song”

Tomodachi no Uta is the 19th single by BUMP OF CHICKEN, released in 2011.

It was chosen as the theme song for the Toho film Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Winged Angels, which premiered in 2011.

The song is filled with memories that everyone holds in their hearts—recollections of dear friends, partings with friends we spent both hard and happy times with, and more.

Flowers will bloom.hana wa saku purojekuto

Flowers Will Bloom Project / Flowers Will Bloom (Music Video Digest)

Created to support recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, the project features singers, entertainers, and athletes who are from or connected to Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima Prefectures, participating as part of the “Flowers Will Bloom Project.” It is said that the lyrics of this song were written from the perspective of those who lost their lives in the disaster.

NonfictionHirai Ken

Ken Hirai “Nonfiction” MUSIC VIDEO (Short Ver.)

Among Ken Hirai’s songs, the one that moves me the most is “Nonfiction,” released in 2017.

His husky voice—sensual yet tinged with sorrow, a hallmark of his appeal—really stands out, and you can truly feel the aching sadness.

At first listen it might be taken as a love song, but in fact, it’s said to be sung for a friend of his who took his own life.

Knowing that background, the song’s message comes through even more vividly to the heart.

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Hane Keisuke

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Close your eyesArai Yumi

Message In A Bottle / Hitomi Wo Tojite (2022 Ｍix)

This is a song that expresses feelings for a friend who is far away.

However, the lyrics in the latter half are written so they can be interpreted in various ways.

Depending on your situation, you might find an interpretation that fits perfectly.

If you discover your own personal interpretation, you’ll surely be moved to tears.

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Hane Keisuke

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blue skyTHE BLUE HEARTS

The Blue Hearts Aozora (Blue Sky)

It’s a rock number with a socially conscious message that sings, “Race and nationality don’t matter.” It’s one of the signature songs by THE BLUE HEARTS, a legendary presence in the Japanese band scene, released in 1989.

The impassioned vocals and straightforward sound are truly moving.

You can feel the sentiment in the lyrics reaching you directly.

It’s a work that can serve as a guide for life.

Many people probably sing it often at karaoke.

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Araki Jakkan

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Kyrie, Hymn of MercyKyrie (Aina Ji Endo)

Kyrie (Aina the End) - Kyrie: Hymn of Mercy [Official Music Video] (Theme song of the film “Kyrie no Uta”)

Aina the End, who has a background of performing as a member of BiSH and is active as a singer and dancer, stars in the film “Kyrie,” whose theme song is this track, “Kyrie: Hymn of Mercy.” Composer-producer Takeshi Kobayashi wrote both the lyrics and music.

The song portrays people desperately struggling to live amid days filled with hardship and sorrow.

Interweaving grand strings with a warm band performance, it’s a track packed with a bittersweet yet heartwarming message.

Be sure to listen for her emotional vocals, which convey her passionate feelings.

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mutō

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