Masterpieces that sing of freedom. Recommended popular songs.

Radiant Boatfurederikku

Frederic “Kirabune” Music Video / Frederic “Kirabune”

Frederic’s latest work carries a powerful message centered on establishing one’s identity and pursuing individuality.

The word “Koushu” (Shining Vessel) embodies the band’s determination to become a radiant ship that steers its own course.

Featured on the album CITRUS CURIO CITY, the song was released in November 2024.

Its music video is also out, visually expressing the song’s strength and beauty.

The piece sings about the importance of taking the helm of your own life and following your path without being swept along by others.

True to Frederic’s reputation for unique perspectives and distinctive expression, it’s marked by profound lyrics and a powerful melody.

It’s a must-listen for anyone looking to find their own way or take a bold first step forward.

BirdsongCocco

Birdsong

This piece is striking for its quiet acoustic guitar tones and Cocco’s delicate yet resolute vocals.

Close your eyes and you can almost see a bluebird dancing in your heart, taking flight into a boundless sky.

You may find yourself moved by its poetic worldview, imbued with prayers for release from stifling confines and for renewal.

The song was used symbolically in the documentary film “To Be Okay — Cocco’s Endless Journey.” The recording was originally released in November 2009 as a bonus with the first-edition DVD of the film, and it was later included on the best-of album “The Best.” It’s the perfect track for a night when you want to quietly face yourself.

What we wantOkabayashi Nobuyasu

What We Want / Nobuyasu Okabayashi with Happy End

A song by the god of folk who captured the hearts of young people in the so-called “season of politics” of the 1960s.

It cries out for a world that moves from the constraints of today to true freedom.

The message that freedom cannot be obtained unless you desire it—and that many things, in fact, stand in its way—is anything but outdated.

Scrambling Rock’n RollOzaki Yutaka

Yutaka Ozaki Cover - Scrap Alley ~ Scrambling Rock ’n’ Roll (Cookies 2013)

Over a rock ’n’ roll track driven fiercely by the bass, Ozaki lets out a scream.

The song focuses on the question of what freedom is.

It was Yukichi Fukuzawa who said that one should act on one’s own reasons, and this track lets you grasp the importance of continuing to do what springs from within yourself.

Knowledgeyoshida takurou

Takuro Yoshida knowledge

This song is included on the 1975 album “Jinsei wo Katarazu” (“Don’t Speak of Life”).

It was also used as the opening number in concerts.

Despite its stiff-sounding title, it’s a powerful message song—almost angry—urging listeners to break free from knowledge and live with a liberated soul.

borntobefreeX

X Japan – Born To Be Free (2015 ver) with lyrics

A digital single released in 2015.

However, since its first performance on the 2010 live tour, it had already become a staple of their concerts.

The song carries a powerful message: everyone is born under the banner of freedom and can live in pursuit of boundless dreams.

If I can laughUrufuruzu

Ulfuls – If I Can Laugh

This song, Waraiereba, is one of Ulfuls’ most popular “tear-jerker” tracks.

Released as a single in 2002, it also served as the theme song for the TV drama Ginza no Koi, in which member Tortoise Matsumoto appeared.

If you feel bound by work, your current situation, or relationships in your life and find yourself wondering what freedom really is, this song will surely resonate with your heart—and may even bring you to tears.

And when you finally feel free, you’ll want to listen to it again.

It’s a number that will surely become a source of strength for you.

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