[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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[Heart-Touching] Ballad Masterpieces with Great Lyrics (51–60)
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?
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.
Tears of Mulan ~acoustic~Stardust Revue
Stardust Revue is a four-member band that made their major debut in 1981 with “Sugar wa Otoshigoro.” Their “Mokuren no Namida ~acoustic~” is an acoustic self-cover of their 1993 release “Mokuren no Namida,” recorded by the band in 2005.
The original is a mid-tempo, gently emotional number, but this version, which opens with a piano intro, slows things down even further, highlighting the original’s sense of poignancy.
The wistful piano tone draws out the beautiful, heartstring-tugging melody that resonates deeply with Japanese sensibilities, leaving a lingering ache in the listener’s heart.
guidelinesUru
Uru, whose crystal-clear voice captivates many, wrote Kokoroe specifically for the drama Kazama Kojin: Kyōjō 0.
Inspired by the original novel, the song likens the protagonist—who mentors juniors sometimes gently and sometimes strictly—to the vast ocean and the sunlight.
With vocals that convey grandeur and an uplifting message, it seems perfect for creating a relaxed vibe when listened to by the sea.
It also stands out as a support song for people striving toward their dreams.
Listening to it might fill you with motivation.
[Resonates with the Heart] Timeless Ballad Masterpieces with Great Lyrics (61–70)
Finale.eill
Released in September 2022 as the theme song for the film “The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbye,” this piece is a moving ballad whose bittersweet yet powerful melody resonates deeply.
eill’s clear, luminous vocals gently embrace profound love and precious feelings for the other person.
The grand sound, synchronized with the story’s worldview, is sure to leave a lasting echo in the listener’s heart.
Choose this song when you want to sing with thoughts of someone special or convey the emotions you keep inside—your feelings will surely reach their heart.
Days of JewelsAina ji Endo
Aina the End, also known as a former member of BiSH.
Be sure to check out “Hoseki no Hibi” (Days of Jewels), which she created.
It drew attention when it was used as an insert song in the finale of the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury.
The song likens the days we’ve lived to jewels and conveys a message of living strongly no matter what happens.
It’s a ballad with heartrending lyrics, but you’ll likely feel uplifted after listening.
Another highlight is how she expresses a range of emotions through humming.
I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki
A gem-like ballad that delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak and the hope of taking a new step forward.
Noriyuki Makihara’s gentle vocals tenderly envelop the protagonist’s complex feelings as they struggle to accept a breakup with their lover.
While carefully depicting the loneliness and confusion felt in everyday life, it also resonates with the positive resolve hidden behind the words “I won’t fall in love anymore.” Released in May 1992, the song was used as the theme for the drama “After the Children Are Asleep,” reaching No.
2 on the weekly Oricon chart and No.
7 for the year.
It’s a song that stands as emotional support, accompanying you through the healing process of a broken heart.