Looking back at EXILE’s classic and popular songs: a collection of unforgettable gems

ALL NIGHT LONGEXILE

EXILE / ALL NIGHT LONG (Short Ver.)

A dance tune marked by a soul-stirring four-on-the-floor beat and a melody line that seems to pierce straight into the sky.

With lyrics penned by ATSUSHI, it carries a celebratory message urging you to cast off reason, open your heart, and dance the night away.

Released in June 2012 as the 39th single, this track is also included on albums such as “19 -Road to AMAZING WORLD-.” It was featured in the commercial for GREE’s game “Holy War Cerberus,” and its music video—showcasing the members battling evil in warrior-like costumes—became a major talking point.

Just listening to it makes your body move naturally and helps you forget your worries, leaving you feeling positive.

Believe in YourselfEXILE

EXILE / Believe in Yourself (Short Ver.)

The light, breezy sound with shades of ’70s-style AOR and funk feels so comfortable to listen to, doesn’t it? It’s a bit different from EXILE’s usual powerful vibe—there’s an easygoing mood you can just relax and enjoy, and that’s the charm.

The lyricist SAKURA’s message of “no rush, no pressure” seems to gently loosen a taut heart.

This track is included on the album “19 -Road to AMAZING WORLD-,” released in March 2015.

You can picture the scene of everyone becoming one and enjoying it together at a live show.

It’s recommended for when you’re feeling a bit down or want a change of pace to look forward.

The refreshing sound is also perfect for a relaxed weekend drive.

Craving In My SoulEXILE

EXILE / Craving In My Soul (Short Ver.)

A high-energy dance tune that conveys a strong will to push past your limits.

Its aggressive beat, infused with rock elements, and its grand choral work leave a powerful impression.

With a positive message about forging your own path, it’s the kind of song that makes you feel energy welling up from deep within every time you listen.

This track was included as the B-side to the single “NEW HORIZON,” released in July 2014.

It was featured in commercials for Coca-Cola Japan’s “Coca-Cola Zero” and Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical’s “Air Salonpas,” making it widely familiar.

Listen to it before a game or during training, and it’s sure to boost your motivation.

DANCE INTO FANTASYEXILE

EXILE / DANCE INTO FANTASY

Released in March 2015, the album “19 -Road to AMAZING WORLD-” features this track as a newly recorded song that brilliantly enriches its world.

The sound, which fuses elements of ’80s funk and disco with contemporary EDM beats, is truly exhilarating.

It was also used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Onegai! Ranking,” so many of you may have heard it.

It overflows with a sense of euphoria that makes you want to stop thinking and just surrender to the music and dance.

It’s a song that whisks you away to an extraordinary space where you can forget time and revel in dazzling light.

THE HURRICANE 〜FIREWORKS〜EXILE

EXILE / THE HURRICANE 〜FIREWORKS〜

This is a track where pounding beats meet a distinctly Japanese flavor, letting you revel in full-on summer festival vibes.

It’s the title song from their 31st single, “THE HURRICANE ~FIREWORKS~,” released in July 2009, and it was also used in the commercial for Sky PerfecTV!’s “EXILE TV.” The approach stands out for incorporating the Tsugaru shamisen by the Yoshida Brothers and rap by DOBERMAN INC.

Just listening to it stirs a soaring excitement, like gazing up at giant fireworks painting the night sky.

The overwhelming intensity unleashed by EXILE as a 14-member group is simply breathtaking.

For summer drives or nights when you want to go wild with friends, the track’s energetic power is sure to be the perfect spice.

To youEXILE

To You

This is the 38th single, released in November 2011.

A quintessential winter ballad, its beautiful melody woven by piano and strings touches the heart.

The lyrics delicately depict winter-specific scenes like white breaths and snowy landscapes, conveying a poignant longing for a cherished person who is no longer by one’s side.

Chosen as the image song for FUJITSU’s smartphone “ARROWS Kiss,” it was also included on the album “EXILE JAPAN / Solo.” With a warm yet wistful melody that gently awakens memories in the listener’s heart, it’s perfect for the season when we crave human warmth.

A gem of a song for those who want to quietly look back on past loves on a deeply cold winter’s night.

To meEXILE

EXILE / To Me

This work stands out for its introspective lyrics, written like a letter to oneself.

It’s a mid-tempo ballad wrapped in a warm, piano-centered sound, and the more you listen, the more ATSUSHI’s gentle yet powerful vocals resonate deep in your heart.

Even as it questions, “Will I be able to love someone again?”—a message addressed to a self made timid by love—it chooses once more to embrace love, which is truly beautiful.

Included on the ballad best album EXILE BALLAD BEST released in December 2008, it was used as the theme song for the film The Triumphant Return of General Rouge and as a corporate CM song for Pfizer.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on nights when you wish to face yourself slowly, or when you’re feeling lost.