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.
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- Masterpieces that sing of freedom. Recommended popular songs.
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Classic songs that sing of freedom. Recommended popular tracks (1–10)
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
Sukima Switch’s “Zenryoku Shōnen” is a song you hear in all kinds of situations.
Released in 2005, it’s one of the duo’s signature tracks—famous as a tie-in for various commercials and films, and covered by many artists.
With its exhilarating, soaring feel and deeply positive vibe, doesn’t it make you think, “I’m going to break through my current situation and seize my freedom!”? It’s a number I want people to hear when they’re aiming for freedom but feeling just a little discouraged.
Robinsonsupittsu
The 11th single, released in 1995.
For Spitz, “Robinson” became their first entry into the Oricon Top 10.
It was used in many tie-ins, so chances are everyone has heard it at least once.
Its refreshing melody gently sinks into your heart.
You could call it a timeless classic—truly a representative number for Spitz.
freedomRC sakuseshon
Speaking of freedom, there’s this song by RC Succession, often called the kings of rock.
The way Kiyoshiro Imawano shouts “freedom” over and over, almost like a rallying cry, leaves you feeling exhilarated—yes, anyone can be free.
While you can feel their roots in rock and soul, their rhythm section is uniquely powerful and original, and the vocals are unmistakably theirs.
These days, when thinking too hard about world affairs only brings sighs, their strong, straightforward message hits you in the heart and leaves you feeling refreshed.
Iconic songs that sing of freedom. Recommended popular tracks (11–20)
FREEDOMFukuyama Masaharu
This is a song included on Masaharu Fukuyama’s 2006 album “5 Nen Mono” (“Aged Five Years”).
Set against a grand orchestral accompaniment, it sings about pressing on in pursuit of freedom—facing any hardship that may come, even while wounded.
Everyone is free.Half time Old
A high-energy song by the Japanese rock band Half time Old, it was featured as a theme for an au commercial.
The original tune is “The Entertainer,” the famous ragtime piece composed by American musician Scott Joplin.
According to the band members, they wanted to convey that any way of living and any choice is free, and the commercial’s footage—featuring actors’ uninhibited, free-spirited performances—was really fun to watch.
Above all, the refreshing, exhilarating vocals and the lyrics set to a straightforward rock rhythm are wonderful.
Break the glass!Keyakizaka46
Keyakizaka46 is popular for their powerful and cool songs.
This track, Glass wo Ware! (Break the Glass!), was released in 2018 as their sixth single, with Yurina Hirate in the center position.
Even those who value freedom and want to live on their own terms often feel fear and anxiety about changing their current environment.
This song gives strength to people with those feelings—it’s a perfect choice for anyone who wants to break through their current situation and seize their freedom.
Please give me wingsakai tori
It’s a fairly old song, but it’s famous and still passed down today.
It’s sung at events like choir competitions, and I believe it will continue to be sung in the future.
Many artists have covered it; Kaori Kawamura’s rendition made it especially well-known, but it was originally performed by the folk group Akaitori and was also used in school education.
I imagine many of you can more or less sing it, right?