[Resonates with the Heart] Masterpiece Ballads with Beautiful, Poignant Lyrics

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Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.

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!

Songs That Resonate with the Heart: Exquisite Ballad Masterpieces with Great Lyrics (141–150)

I was looking at the moon.Yonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – I Was Looking at the Moon / Moongazing

I was looking at the moon.Yonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu, the singer-songwriter whose 2018 release “Lemon” was a huge hit.

His 2023 release “Tsuki wo Miteita” (“I Saw the Moon”) opens with a very striking, emotional intro featuring only soft vocals and piano.

The highlight is when the chorus arrives: the strings come in all at once, and his singing shifts to a more powerful tone.

Another must-hear moment is the development right after the chorus, where it pares back to just strings and piano.

Overall, there are many sections where you can enjoy the harmony between the piano and the other parts, so be sure to listen with that in mind!

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In conclusion

I introduced ballads with great lyrics.

Because the tempo is relaxed, the words sink in more easily and really hit home.

Whether it’s letter-like wording, richly narrative songs, or deeply moving lyrics—what kind of lyrics do you prefer? Be sure to dive into various types of great lyrics along with this article.