[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] Ballad Masterpieces with Great Lyrics (41–50)
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE
An emotionally stirring ballad that sings of the sanctity of life, driven by grand, heart-tugging strings.
As Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s 10th single, released in November 2022, this song was written as the theme for the film “From Siberia With Love.” The lyrics portray unwavering hope in the face of any hardship and a powerful devotion to a loved one.
Many listeners may find their tears welling up at its profound message.
It’s a track that, when you’re worn down by daily life or on the verge of losing heart, lights a warm glow within you and guides you toward tomorrow.
Love is litrokudenashi
Rokudenashi is a music project formed by carrot-san, a new star vocalist who rose to fame on TikTok, and a talented Vocaloid producer.
Carrot-san is a mysterious singer who keeps their face hidden.
If you’ve been feeling emotionally worn out lately, I recommend the song “Ai ga Tomoru” (“Love Lights Up”).
Its lyrics, written like a monologue with the theme “Even if the hard days continue, I want to keep going, believing in the love I’ll meet tomorrow,” are outstanding—you’ll find them encouraging just to read.
The simple piano-only accompaniment makes it perfect for healing, too!
Don’t disappear.Aina ji Endo
A ballad that begins with quiet piano notes and unfolds into a grand sound as emotions overflow.
This work marks the origin of Aina The End’s solo career.
She wrote both the lyrics and music, pouring in the earnest feelings she held at eighteen—the desperate wish not to lose someone precious.
The sense of loss—like a world drained of color without you—comes through painfully through her one-of-a-kind husky voice.
On nights when inescapable loneliness strikes, this singing will be there to help you.
PasswordAina ji Endo
This is a track released by Aina The End in October 2023.
The song is a heartrending yet grand ballad chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries.
Written and composed by Huwie Ishizaki, it voices a pure prayer yearning for warmth.
The lyrics, which mirror the subtle emotions of the anime’s protagonist, resonate deeply through Aina The End’s husky, emotive vocals.
Also included on the album RUBY POP, this piece is sure to gently stay by your side on nights when your heart is in turmoil.
BelieveChe’Nelle
Che’Nelle’s soul-stirring voice permeates the heart in this sweeping ballad.
The song movingly portrays unwavering trust in a loved one and a steadfast belief in the future, no matter what obstacles stand in the way.
Chosen as the theme song for the film “BRAVE HEARTS: Umizaru,” released in July 2012, it left a deep impression on many.
Listen to it by the seaside at dusk or under a star-filled sky while thinking of someone dear, and you’ll feel a gentle warmth, as if it’s softly encouraging you forward.
crepuscular raysChevon
Chevon is a rock band known for their literary lyrics.
This song of theirs is a hopeful ballad that gently brings light to the darkness of the heart.
It voices an earnest wish to notice someone’s pain and reach out a hand to them.
Paired with an emotionally unfolding sound, it’s the kind of piece that brings tears to your eyes.
Released in May 2023, this track became a key song leading into the following year’s album, Chevon.
If you’re suffering under a deep sense of stagnation, it’s sure to warm your heart.
Night journeyYorushika
On quiet nights, memories of days gone by sometimes drift through your mind, don’t they? There’s a song by Yorushika that gently stays by your side in those wistful moments.
Conjuring scenes like swaying on a night train, the track depicts an inner journey of facing forward even while carrying past pain and farewells.
Suis’s clear, translucent voice conveys the stillness and solitude of the night—and the faint hope beyond—seeping deeply into the heart.
Released in March 2020, the song was featured as an insert track in the animated feature film “A Whisker Away.” Why not give it a listen when you want to take your time and sit with the sorrow of heartbreak?