[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!
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[Resonates with the Heart] Masterpiece Ballads with Great Lyrics (121–130)
Shall we break up?Miyuhan
Some of you may be feeling down even though you were the one who ended the relationship.
“Wakare yokka” speaks on behalf of those feelings.
It’s a song by singer-songwriter Miyuhan, where her signature clear vocals are highlighted by a simple acoustic arrangement.
The lyrics, which portray the wavering of the heart leading up to the decision to break up, will likely feel personally relatable.
Even if that’s not your situation, it’s crafted in a way that you can still empathize with.
So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.
A heart-stirring ballad by Riria.
that gently embraces the delicate emotions of a woman tossed around by someone’s misleading behavior.
With a tender, translucent voice, she vividly portrays a woman who struggles with helpless longing yet cannot sever her lingering feelings.
Released digitally in October 2021, the song also drew major attention with its music video that premiered the same year.
If you sing it earnestly at karaoke, it’s sure to resonate with anyone who knows the pain of heartbreak.
It’s a song that quietly stays by the side of those facing a farewell with someone dear.
Peerless BlossomAina ji Endo
This is a wonderful ballad whose gentle yet powerful piano accompaniment and emotional vocals resonate deeply.
Released by AiNA THE END in March 2025, the song was written as the theme for Mononoke the Movie: Chapter Two — Fire Rat.
It portrays the happiness of knowing love, the pain of losing it, and the resolve to go on living that arises from both, expressed with her unique lyricism and artistry.
Created after her third album, RUBY POP, this track further expands her range as a solo artist.
It’s a work that will truly speak to anyone who feels both the joy and the bittersweetness of life.
Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi
A signature song by Elephant Kashimashi, it sublimates the feeling of a heart wavering between everyday nihilism and hope into something beautiful.
The dramatic melody and Hiroji Miyamoto’s impassioned vocals resonate deeply with listeners.
Released by Pony Canyon in July 1997, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Because the Moon Shines at Night.” It became the band’s first entry into the Oricon Weekly Top 10 and a major hit with total sales of about 800,000 copies.
When you’re worn out by relationships or work and listen to this song, you can sense someone who struggles just like you yet still tries to face forward and live.
Like gentle moonlight softly illuminating the night, this is a song that stays close to your heart.
[Resonates with the Heart] Masterpiece Ballads with Great Lyrics (131–140)
humorKitanitatsuya
A heartwarming, poetic expression woven from kindness and wistfulness gently embraces the longing for a presence to accompany one through a lonely night.
Tatsuya Kitani has expressed through music the profound insight that even if people are not eternal, words can continue to heal the heart forever.
Released in February 2025 as the theme song for the film “Yukite Kaeranu,” the piece beautifully colors, through music, a world set in the Taisho era that portrays the youth and love of three real historical figures.
Its melody, imbued with respect for the power of words and the timelessness of poetry, will resonate with those who wish to touch the subtleties of life and the feelings we hold for others.
Ikuriipuhaipe
When it comes to love songs that convey overflowing affection in straightforward words, “I” comes to mind.
It’s a track created based on “Douse, Ai da,” a song released in 2020 by the rock band CreepHyp featuring rapper Soraone.
Carried by a sound where grand strings intertwine with guitars, Ozaki Sekai-kan’s vocals resonate as if expressing heartbreaking emotions.
The somewhat wistful yet heartwarming lyrics and melody offer a sense of comfort.
It’s a ballad that delivers the honest feeling of wanting to be loved, even just a little, after realizing the presence of someone who saved your heart.
single bedSha ran Q
This is a wistful ballad that poignantly sings of lingering feelings for a former lover, a classic that gently teaches the preciousness of love.
As the protagonist looks back on memories left behind on a single bed, they realize that a romance once taken for granted was in fact more valuable than jewels, weaving a moving drama.
Released by Sharam Q in October 1994, the song became a major hit, ranking 24th on the year-end charts.
It was also used as the ending theme for the anime D.N.A²: They Were Once a Thing, and included on the album Inferiority Complex.
It’s the perfect track for reminiscing about youthful love while sharing memories with friends.