[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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[120% Empathy] A Collection of Moving Songs [Love, Friendship, Encouragement] (41–50)
blue skyTHE BLUE HEARTS
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.
[Empathy Level 120%] A Collection of Moving Songs [Love, Friendship, Cheers] (51–60)
I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci
The song “I Became Someone Else’s Girlfriend,” which caused a huge stir on social media and YouTube for its “super emotional” lyrics, features a woman who has found a new boyfriend as the protagonist—but she still hasn’t gotten over her ex.
Told from her perspective, the lyrics quietly reveal her lingering feelings for her former lover, evoking a poignant ache that many listeners will relate to.
Coupled with the husky vocals, it’s a deeply moving track.
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
Even after their breakup, there remains a strong desire for a reunion or collaborations, and their overwhelming popularity has turned them into a near-legendary five-member idol group—SMAP.
This song, also famous for being written by singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara, made headlines for achieving triple million sales—the first work released in the Heisei era to do so.
In a world that tends to rank and compare everything, the lyrics, which encourage embracing one’s unique individuality, likely lightened the hearts of many listeners and resonated deeply.
With gentle words and a soothing melody that heal wounded, troubled feelings, it is a masterpiece that moves anyone who is struggling.
Good-bye daysYUI
Released in 2006 as YUI’s fifth single, it was selected as the theme song for the film “Taiyou no Uta” (Midnight Sun).
As YUI herself commented, “What I most wanted to write about in this song is an uncool kind of kindness,” and that straightforward feeling comes through in the lyrics, making it a song that resonates with the heart.
Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzu
It’s a tearjerker that represents Flower Companyz.
Their passionate, straightforward way of singing about life is truly moving.
It’s the kind of song that encourages you to live with everything you’ve got and believe that someday you’ll feel glad to be alive.
On the album “Shinya Kousoku – Ikitete Yokatta no Tsudoi -,” many artists have covered this song.
far; distant; by farGReeeeN
Haruka, released in 2009 by the hugely popular vocal group GReeeeN, is well known as a classic graduation song.
It was used as the theme song for the hit drama ROOKIES’ film adaptation, ROOKIES: Graduation.
The song expresses gratitude toward the family and friends who have supported us up to now.
Many people move away from their hometown after graduating.
When you’re busy every day in a new place, it’s easy to start feeling worn out.
Listening to this song at such times will surely bring to mind the faces of the people you love and make you think, “I’ll do my best again.”
SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
It’s a guitar rock number that really hits home.
Known for songs like “Rewrite” and “Re:Re:,” the rock band ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION released this track in 2010 as their 14th single.
It served as the theme song for the film of the same name, Solanin, and its lyrics depict regret toward one’s past self and a decisive break from it.
The emotional sound and raw, heartfelt shouts inevitably set your heart ablaze.
The lyrics were written by Inio Asano, the original author of Solanin.