Masterpieces that sing of freedom. Recommended popular songs.
When work, studies, or relationships aren’t going well and everything feels stifling, we all sometimes find ourselves thinking, “Ah, I just want to be free…” Freedom may be one of the things people seek most in life.
We fight for freedom, we struggle for it.
These are songs that sing of those daily endeavors and ways of living.
Some are quite serious—so moving they can feel heavy on the heart.
I hope you can find something that fits your current mood—songs that resonate, give you strength to live, or warm your heart—and use them as a change of pace.
- Masterpieces that sing about various lives. Recommended popular songs.
- Masterpieces that sing of freedom. Recommended popular songs.
- Timeless songs that sing of hopes and dreams. Masterpieces that lead those who strive toward the future.
- Masterpieces that sing of effort. Recommended popular songs.
- Encouraging songs: timeless masterpieces that resonate with the heart, recommended popular tracks
- A classic song that sings of the future. Uplifting future-themed music that inspires hope.
- A classic Japanese song about life. A track that gives you energy.
- Songs that give you strength. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
- [Must read] Songs with great lyrics. Moving songs you’ll want to listen to while reading the lyrics
- [Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
- Songs with powerful lyrics. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
- Stress-relief songs to listen to when you’re irritated—tracks that will make you feel refreshed.
- Classic songs that celebrate courage. Recommended popular tracks.
Classic songs that sing of freedom. Recommended popular tracks (51–60)
I am me…Tanaka Aimi
A powerful song with a message about valuing your true self.
Released in January 2024 as Aimi Tanaka’s 4th single.
Its lyrics portray a woman freeing herself from others’ expectations and setting out on a new journey—something many listeners will find encouraging.
Her distinctive voice—husky yet capable of ringing high notes—deepens the song’s world.
The music video, featuring an all-pink outfit, is also striking.
Emphasizing the importance of cherishing individuality, this work is sure to serve as a guiding light for anyone feeling uncertain about their path in life.
FREEDOMNishikawa Takanori with t.komuro
A gem of a song born from the collaboration between Takanori Nishikawa and Tetsuya Komuro.
Released in January 2024 as the theme song for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM (theatrical feature).
Its lyrics, carrying a powerful message in pursuit of ideals and a heartfelt wish for freedom and peace, truly resonate.
Nishikawa’s commanding vocals and Komuro’s innovative sound blend beautifully, resulting in a work that radiates love and respect for the Gundam series.
It’s a must-listen for anyone striving toward big goals or aiming for a career in the music industry—it will surely give you renewed courage and hope.
injured birdNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
It’s a song that makes me feel like I could cry when I listen to it in times of hurt.
But it also makes me feel like I’ve got to keep going.
The lyrics conjure up scenes of the wide sky and the vast ocean, which naturally soothe me, and the resolve to try again wells up on its own, giving me strength.
That’s the power Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi has.
SailingBE:FIRST
This piece was chosen as the ending theme for the Fish-Man Island arc of the anime ONE PIECE.
It’s a song by BE:FIRST, released digitally in November 2024.
The funky, danceable sound and melodious vocals leave a strong impression.
With lyrics that convey the message “Let’s turn any storm into a tailwind,” it radiates a positive spirit of overcoming challenges together with your companions.
Be sure to give it a listen—a track that showcases BE:FIRST’s energetic style to the fullest.
YouAreFreeCHAGE and ASKA
Songs with freedom as a theme usually feel bright and uplifting, but this one is very heartrending.
It’s a song about telling a girlfriend—whom he’s hurt—that breaking up is better for her, and choosing to part ways.
Listening to it makes your chest tighten.
It takes courage to let someone go for their happiness—to set them free.