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[Resonates with the Heart] Masterpiece Ballads with Beautiful, Poignant Lyrics
There are so many moving ballads out there, aren’t there?
Among them, we’re going to spotlight ballads with a focus on “great lyrics.”
Of course, there are many ways lyrics can be good—what kind do you like?
From songs with rich storytelling, to love songs that sing of profound affection, to gentle pieces that move you to tears, we’ll dig into the charms of ballad lyrics across many styles.
Ballads, where the power of music can be felt even more strongly, stay close to our hearts.
Be sure to find ballads with lyrics that match your own tastes!
Heart-Touching: Timeless Ballad Masterpieces with Beautiful Lyrics (1–10)
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
A rock ballad released by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in 2019.
Like “Ao to Natsu,” it’s widely supported by many music fans, including on streaming services.
When you’re struggling with how you differ from others, listening to it draws you in and the lyrics hit even harder.
It brings back all kinds of memories while also making you realize there are people who struggle and rejoice just like you, which eases your heart.
It portrays the shadows honestly yet remains a life-affirming anthem in Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s style—a gentle yet powerful ballad that can serve as a guidepost for living.
threadNakajima Miyuki
It’s a popular song to play at weddings and receptions! It’s one of the signature songs by Miyuki Nakajima, a singer-songwriter from Hokkaido, released in 1998 as a double A-side single “Inochi no Betsumei / Ito.” It became a hot topic when it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Seija no Koushin.” It’s a true classic that has been covered by many musicians, including Bank Band.
As the title suggests, it expresses connections between people as threads that weave into fabric and warm someone—poetic yet relatable.
Each and every word seems to overflow with warmth.
I miss youNEW!RADWIMPS
It’s a ballad that carries an outpouring of feeling straight to you, like a prayer.
This song—arguably the destination of emotions RADWIMPS have grappled with for years—was released in March 2021 and is included as the final track on the concept album “2+0+2+1+3+1+1 = 10 years 10 songs,” which gathers together the decade after the earthquake.
Although it has no specific tie-in, being released to the world alongside its music video at the ten-year mark conveys a clear message from the band themselves.
The gentle strings and piano sink deeper into the heart the more you listen.
It’s a song that quietly stays close to those carrying a sense of loss, wrapping them in a soft, warm embrace.
A Naked Heartaimyon
Aimyon’s hit number “Hadaka no Kokoro” (Naked Heart), released in 2020, is her first single that’s a ballad, reportedly written back in 2017.
Aimyon’s lyrics are known for striking metaphors—both deeply probing and gently tender—but “Naked Heart” is remarkably straightforward.
If you’re in love, you’ll find it especially relatable.
As we get older, there are more things we want to hide, yet the song’s words make you want to be seen just as you are.
Beyond the honest lyrics themselves, it’s Aimyon’s voice carrying those words that truly permeates the heart.
Welcome back.NEW!Tani Yuuki
Singer-songwriter Tani Yuuki, who skyrocketed to fame thanks to social media.
This exquisite ballad is filled with the aching longing of waiting for a dear one far away and the warmth of believing in the bonds of fate.
Its powerful message—hearts remain connected even when apart—resonates gently, carried by his soft vocals.
Released as a single in November 2022, the song originally appeared on his debut album “Memories,” which came out the same year.
The puppet-animation music video also drew plenty of attention.
It’s a must-listen for those feeling the loneliness of time spent apart or eagerly awaiting a reunion with someone special.
Love SongNEW!Uru
Uru, whose gentle singing voice softly wraps around listeners’ hearts, is truly captivating.
Released in August 2021, this piece was written as the theme song for the drama “My Favorite Prince,” starring Manami Higa.
In sync with the story, it warmly portrays the preciousness of encounters, the irreplaceable time spent with someone dear, and the growing feelings of love that quietly accumulate in the heart.
The piano arpeggios in the intro are so beautiful, carrying a charming, skip-inducing feel that evokes a touch of vintage Western pop.
Set against a transparent, airy sound, it expresses delicate emotions that move from uncertainty and shyness to affirmation.
It’s a ballad that stays close to you when you’re struggling with feelings for someone you love but can’t bring yourself to confess.
This very dayUru
A ballad with a quietly determined piano melody that gently accompanies the season of graduation and new departures.
Written as the theme song for the film “The Classroom: Requiem,” starring Takuya Kimura, the piece features lyrics and composition by Uru, with arrangement by Toomi You.
While inheriting the weighty atmosphere carried over from the drama series, its lyrics depict the hope that lies beyond harsh days and the strength gained precisely because we know defeat—sentiments that are sure to deeply move listeners.
It also serves as the important opening track of the album “tone,” and the music video produced to coincide with the film’s release drew significant attention.
A warm yet powerful masterpiece that gently encourages those stepping into a new environment or standing at a crossroads in life.