Looking back at EXILE’s classic and popular songs: a collection of unforgettable gems
EXILE has left a profound mark on Japan’s music scene with overwhelming performances and vocals that resonate with the heart.
Through member departures and new additions, they’ve continued to embrace “change” and “evolution,” packing their catalog with a wide range of appeal—from ballads that heat your chest every time you listen, to dance tracks that make your body move before you know it.
Do you have a song that’s special to you? This time, we’ll introduce EXILE’s classic and popular tracks that have long been loved by many.
Whether you’re feeling nostalgic or listening for the first time, be sure to find a new favorite.
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Looking Back at EXILE’s Masterpieces and Fan Favorites: Unforgettable Gem Tracks (21–30)
To youEXILE

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 a beloved futureEXILE

A ballad with a dynamic sense of scale.
Released as the B-side to the single “THE MONSTER 〜Someday〜” in April 2009, this track closes the album Ai Subeki Mirai e.
It was also used as the theme song for the stage production Hoshi no Daichi ni Furu Namida.
Inspired by Goro Kishitani’s story, the lyrics written by ATSUSHI convey feelings for a loved one and a prayer for peace, stirring the heart with every listen.
The sweeping sound woven by grand strings and piano is nothing short of breathtaking.
It’s a perfect choice for moving moments such as weddings.
Looking back on EXILE’s classic and popular songs: a collection of unforgettable gems (31–40)
Each Other’s Way ~On the Journey~EXILE

A single released in February 2011, later included in advance on the album “Negai no Tō.” It was featured as the CHINTAI commercial song in which AKIRA appeared, and many people will remember hearing it on TV along with its refreshing world.
It’s characterized by the brisk, driving feel of the acoustic guitar and the expansive harmonies of the twin vocals by ATSUSHI and TAKAHIRO.
The more you listen, the more the scenery before you seems to brighten.
Its lyrics, conveying that bonds don’t change even as we each go our own way, make it perfect for the season of new departures.
In a time when anticipation and anxiety about a new life are intertwined, this is a song you’ll want to hear as an anthem that gives a supportive push to yourself and your cherished friends.
I BelieveEXILE

It was written and composed by TAKAHIRO, and he commented that it’s a work where he was able to honestly express feelings like longing for human warmth and wanting someone to fall in love.
He also mentioned that while writing the lyrics, he looked back on memories of his first girlfriend from his high school days.
HEROEXILE

This is a track that was released as a single ahead of EXILE’s first best-of album.
ATSUSHI’s straightforward and powerful vocals, stripped of unnecessary ornamentation, are captivating, and precisely because of that, it’s a masterpiece that also highlights the appeal of EXILE as a team.
Promise ~promises~EXILE

A heartwarming ballad by EXILE themed around a promise to meet again.
Created as the final work featuring ATSUSHI and TAKAHIRO as the duo on vocals, who have long led the group, the song’s lyrics were written by ATSUSHI.
It is filled with unwavering bonds that remain strong even when apart and a firm hope for the future.
Played at important milestones like graduation ceremonies or farewell gatherings to express gratitude, it will surely envelop the entire venue in a warm, moving atmosphere.
O’verEXILE

It compares a lost feeling of love to the night sky, making it a song with romantically heartrending lyrics.
In the promotional video, the room where the members actually lived at the time appears, and it remains a popular work that continues to be strongly supported by passionate fans.


