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.

Playlist

Masterpieces that sing of freedom. Recommended popular songs.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Rainbow-Colored WarSEKAI NO OWARI		Philosophical message of freedom and life
2	TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS		An anthem of encouragement for a life that keeps running in pursuit of freedom
3	For me to be myselfOzaki Yutaka		A signature song in which Yutaka Ozaki sings, in anguish, about the difficulty of freedom.
4	A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki		Masaki Suda’s emotional rock. An uplifting anthem that gives you the strength to move forward.
5	Partners on the road to freedomShiina Ringo		A fast-paced rock song by Ringo Sheena
6	wandererOkuda Tamio		A song with a free-spirited image of Tamio Okuda
7	IncompleteMr.Children		A cheer song that expresses the band’s evolution and dynamic energy
8	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		Sukima Switch’s signature song “Zenryoku Shonen”
9	Robinsonsupittsu		Spitz’s signature song “Robinson”
10	freedomRC sakuseshon		A powerful rock anthem by RC Succession that celebrates freedom
11	FREEDOMFukuyama Masaharu		Facing adversity and seeking freedom
12	Everyone is free.Half time Old		A refreshing rock song by Half time Old
13	Break the glass!Keyakizaka46		Songs by Keyakizaka46 that give you courage
14	Please give me wingsakai tori		Old songs are still being passed down and sung today.
15	Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi		A purifying track that soars freely through the sky
16	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		An Okinawan-style band, but from Yamanashi Prefecture
17	FREEDOMglobe		globe's avant-garde rock song
18	dissonanceKeyakizaka46		Keyakizaka46’s “Fukyouwaon,” a strong will in pursuit of freedom
19	Freedom10-FEET		I get energized by rock sounds
20	I’m free.Saitō Kazuyoshi		An English song with the theme of freedom
21	1000 ViolinsTHE BLUE HEARTS		Introduction to classic songs by The Blue Hearts
22	BURNTHE YELLOW MONKEY		About THE YELLOW MONKEY’s signature song “BURN”
23	Because it’s a free countryMōningu Musume.		Morning Musume’s powerful song
24	April windElefanto Kashimashi		Elecashi’s refreshing pop song “April’s Wind.”
25	GraduationOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s songs still move people today.
26	BRAND NEW EVERYTHINGsutoreitenaa		A song by Straightener. A track that makes you notice the small freedoms and happiness in everyday life.
27	WIREDFujifaburikku		A song that encourages those who seek freedom
28	with a gentle heartSuperfly		Theme song of Mezamashi TV
29	STAY AWAYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		A L'Arc song with a sense of free-running exhilaration
30	The Price of FreedomLinked Horizon		A song by Linked Horizon themed around freedom
31	Keep smilingBEGIN		Ending theme song of FNS 27-Hour TV
32	Born to be freeX JAPAN		X JAPAN Freedom and Dream Rock
33	In the flow of time ~ become a bird ~Gorin Mayumi		Mayumi Itsuwa’s famous song used in a commercial
34	Like a birdŌhashi Torio		World Heritage theme song by Ohashi Trio
35	Wild at Heartarashi		A theme song by Arashi. Upbeat and uplifting, perfect for getting the crowd going at karaoke.
36	Radiant Boatfurederikku		Frederic, a powerful song about forging your own path
37	BirdsongCocco		Cocco's delicate singing voice and the symbol of the blue bird
38	What we wantOkabayashi Nobuyasu		A folk song of young people seeking freedom
39	Scrambling Rock’n RollOzaki Yutaka		Freedom means to have reason within oneself.
40	Knowledgeyoshida takurou		Be free from knowledge and live freely
41	borntobefreeX		Digital single track introduction
42	If I can laughUrufuruzu		'If You Can Laugh' by Ulfuls, a tear-jerking song
43	ParadiseIwatatakanori		A paradisiacal track themed around self-acceptance and harmony
44	SomedaySano Motoharu		A song that, with syllables to spare, pleads for the unlocking of rock
45	GRITBE:FIRST		An ambitious single that portrays BE:FIRST's indomitable spirit
46	FreesiaSHOW-GO		Conveying the allure of freedom, self-expression, and music
47	damnFuji Kaze		The theme is Fujii Kaze’s self-love and self-liberation.
48	Free BirdHana Hope		A collaborative song depicting the feelings of young people
49	Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio		A signature song by Tamio Okuda, evoking a sense of liberation and the image of a carefree drive.
50	50%Ofisharu Higedan Dism		The wonderfulness of taking care of yourself
51	BirdmanZūkaraderu		Refresh your mood with Zutto Karel’s exhilarating rock song
52	I just wanna be myselfLEO (BE:FIRST)		A positive solo song that cherishes being yourself
53	spring’s dry windIzumiya Shigeru		Song of Solitude and Freedom
54	When dawn breaksAsakawa Maki		Maki Asakawa’s freewheeling singing
55	Days of DeceptionHamada Shogo		Freedom Seen Through the Miscommunication Between Men and Women
56	I am me…Tanaka Aimi		A song with a powerful message about valuing your true self
57	FREEDOMNishikawa Takanori with t.komuro		A powerful theme song by Takanori Nishikawa and Tetsuya Komuro
58	injured birdNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A song that heals the heart and lifts your spirits
59	SailingBE:FIRST		BE:FIRST's new song overcomes adversity
60	YouAreFreeCHAGE and ASKA		Deciding to break up for the other person’s happiness
61	I don’t have an umbrella.Inoue Yosui		The freedom to meet you over the world’s suffering
62	SUGOI MUSICIriño Miyu		Give courage with Miyu Irino’s positive songs
63	no moreEXILE ATSUSHI + AI		A collaboration song by ATSUSHI and AI
64	March of the LivingShiina Ringo to AI		Ringo Sheena and AI sing on the theme of the will to live and freedom