[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!

Playlist

[Resonates with the Heart] Masterpiece Ballads with Beautiful, Poignant Lyrics
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		Introduction to Mrs. GREEN APPLE's rock ballad songs
2	threadNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s “Ito” is a beloved classic that’s popular at weddings.
3	I miss youRADWIMPS		A ballad like a prayer by RADWIMPS
4	A Naked Heartaimyon		Aimyon’s love song “Naked Heart”
5	Welcome back.Tani Yuuki		Tani Yuuki long-distance love ballad
6	Love SongUru		A romantic ballad featuring Uru’s gentle singing voice
7	This very dayUru		A ballad theme song for a film depicting graduation and new departures
8	horizonback number		An encouraging song by back number
9	rainbowSuda Masaki		Masaki Suda’s “Niji,” a song depicting the bond with family
10	Good night, God.Kamiyama Yagi		A soothing ballad that portrays a sense of loss and self-awareness
11	to UBank Band		A ballad that contemplates the meaning of love
12	for a very, very long timeFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE		A pure love ballad with a movie theme
13	belovedRyokushokushakai		A ballad imbued with the will to protect a loved one
14	If you call it loveUru		A heartwarming ballad that portrays Uru's love and bonds
15	Snow, Moon, and Flowersyangusukinii		A ballad that depicts a love rekindled by a scent
16	MelodyTamaki Kōji		Introduction to Koji Tamaki’s Iconic Melody
17	PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki		Miki Imai’s warm singing voice touches the heart
18	left-right confusionYorushika		Yorushika’s poignant love ballad
19	1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism		Expressing love through the relationship between a film director and an actress
20	Melting into the sunsetKamishiraishi Mone		A hopeful ballad song by Mone Kamishiraishi
21	Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi		Introduction to Saito Kazuyoshi’s Famous Ballads
22	oneselfTani Yuuki		A courage-giving ballad by Tani Yuuki
23	Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOG		Sayonara COLOR is a gentle ballad that tenderly supports farewells.
24	leap day personRADWIMPS		The moving theme song of the film “The Last 10 Years”
25	walnutMr.Children		Mr.Children “Kurumi” Parting and Hope
26	your songShimizu Shota		Shota Shimizu’s heartwarming ballad of love and gratitude
27	Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai		A ballad depicting a fateful encounter
28	dew; (also) Russia (abbr., old usage); exposure/revelation; bare/naked; dewdrop; transient/ephemeralSiip		Siip's genreless new song resonates with the heart.
29	Slow BalladRC sakuseshon		The RC Succession classic “Slow Ballad”
30	AldebaranAI		Songs released by AI in 2021
31	In the midst of the trivialHoshino Gen		Depicting everyday happiness in a ballad by Gen Hoshino
32	future paintingFukuyama Masaharu		A warm ballad filled with hopes for the future
33	Stars are falling.Senchimirimentaru		A piano ballad depicting a farewell to lingering attachments
34	A trace of lightKinKi Kids		Maaya Sakamoto’s introspective ballad, a song of hope
35	language of flowersNeil		A heartwarming piece of music that celebrates friendship
36	If you call it loveUru		A song of family love that overcomes hardship
37	DreamerJO1		A cheering anthem by JO1. A ballad that gives courage and hope to those who chase their dreams.
38	Joined handsMINAMI		A heartwarming song that sings of the courage to move forward
39	Sounds of LoveOno Daisuke		A heartwarming ballad by voice actor Daisuke Ono
40	bento (boxed lunch)Hanbaato Hanbaato		A heartwarming song that conveys the importance of everyday life
41	next toMarushii		A heartwarming song that finds happiness in the everyday moments of love
42	By your sideMirei Touyama		A heartwarming song filled with gratitude for someone special
43	GlideMyuk		A song of hope to overcome everyday anxieties
44	globeYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s moving theme song portrays the journey of life.
45	OrangeSMAP		A classic SMAP song: a beautiful ballad that colors parting with gratitude.
46	heart notesSuzuki Airi		Airi Suzuki’s wistful youth ballad portrays human relationships.
47	A New StorySuzuki Emiko		A song that depicts a love story hidden in everyday life
48	Love is litrokudenashi		Calm your mind with Mr. Carrot’s soothing song
49	crepuscular raysChevon		Chevon, a hopeful ballad that shines light into the darkness of the heart
50	roomshaitoopu		A soul-stirring rock ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak
51	SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE		A moving ballad that sings of the sanctity of life and of hope
52	Christmas songback number		Back Number's representative winter song, 'Christmas Song'
53	PasswordAina ji Endo		Ending theme song of the anime “The Apothecary Diaries”
54	I want to hug you.Mr.Children		A gem-like love ballad by Mr.Children
55	Don’t disappear.Aina ji Endo		A heartfelt longing for someone precious I don’t want to lose
56	future visionMarushii		A happy future with someone irreplaceable
57	Night journeyYorushika		A song that nestles close to memories on a quiet night
58	BelieveChe’Nelle		A moving ballad filled with love and hope
59	Tears of Mulan ~acoustic~Stardust Revue		Mulan’s Tears (Acoustic Version) by Stardust Revue
60	guidelinesUru		Uru’s new song Kokoroe is a cheer song that likens the drama’s protagonist to the sea and sunlight.
61	Finale.eill		A moving ballad as a movie theme song
62	Days of JewelsAina ji Endo		Aina’s jewel-filled days have become a hot topic.
63	I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki		A ballad depicting the pain of heartbreak and the glimmer of hope
64	The Beginningayaka		A ballad that sings of Ayaka’s reunion
65	Untitled TodayHirai Dai		A moving song that celebrates the small joys of everyday life
66	Cry On Your SmileKubota Toshinobu		A bittersweet love for someone setting off on a journey toward their dreams
67	Last LoveKato Miria		A masterpiece that expresses the pain of heartbreak with a transparent voice
68	Love is…Kato Miria		An inspiring classic that vows eternal love
69	Love Sky and the Sound of RainAAA		An autumnal melancholy love song that expresses a heart aching with unrequited love.
70	heartbeatFukuyama Masaharu		A heart swayed by an unexpected love and the singing voice of Masaharu Fukuyama
71	Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi		A youth song by Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda
72	Shige-chanSabasusutā		Sabashi-ster’s gemlike ballad singing about love for stuffed animals
73	balladKetsumeishi		A love ballad by Ketsumeishi, a masterpiece that brings tears
74	milk teaShimizu Shota		Shota Shimizu’s heartwarming songs to listen to on long autumn nights
75	Heart KnotYuuma		A warm ballad of gratitude celebrating a new beginning in life.
76	SakuraMyuk		Myuk’s new song, a bittersweet love ballad symbolized by cherry blossoms
77	monologueOmoinotake		A new song that expresses parting and a sense of loss with an oriental sound
78	Song of the DawnMiyamoto Hiroji		A ballad by Hiroji Miyamoto that resonates with the heart
79	The Little Bird That Forgot How to FlyMISIA		The figure of a wounded bird, inner weakness
80	PhoenixNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s grand song of love and rebirth
81	A world without goodbyesŌhashi Torio		A song by Ohashi Trio that embraces farewell
82	canaryYonezu Kenshi		A ballad that layers bewilderment and hope onto the birds’ song
83	As if standing on iceKomatsu Miho		A song of courage treading on thin ice, close to the heart
84	Flower of the sanshinBEGIN		The sound of the sanshin and thoughts of my hometown resonate in my heart.
85	ALONEB’z		A bittersweet love song at dusk that heals loneliness.
86	OCEANB’z		A moving ballad that sings of a resolve for love
87	Velvet Poemback number		An emotional song by back number used as a movie theme
88	Life is BeautifulHirai Dai		Conveying the beauty of life through a pleasant tone
89	sparkleSana		Sana’s new song depicts delicate emotions.
90	An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro		A heartwarming song that depicts the deep love of a married couple
91	more than anyoneBE:FIRST		A ballad depicting the struggles of a man tormented at heart by BE:FIRST
92	KaraBank Band		Socially-contributive musical works by Bank Band
93	Precious LoveEXILE ATSUSHI		A wedding song by EXILE ATSUSHI themed around love
94	As a personSUPER BEAVER		A ballad that sings of life's weaknesses and strengths
95	I want to see you.yuzu		Yuzu releases a ballad dedicated to expressing gratitude to his father
96	Hide-and-seekYuuri		Yuri's debut song that depicts the pain of heartbreak
97	Close your eyesHirai Ken		A ballad about longing for a lost lover
98	Why did I end up falling in love with you?Tōhōshinki		A ballad that portrays the poignancy of heartbreak and love
99	White LoversKuwata Keisuke		A heartwarming ballad that turns the bittersweet love of winter into a blessing
100	MetronomeYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s love ballad, feelings passing each other by
101	ElfAdo		A ballad depicting an elf’s loneliness and inner conflict
102	ElegyBONNIE PINK		BONNIE PINK’s ballad of hope and prayer
103	GuildBUMP OF CHICKEN		A masterpiece that questions the meaning of life and evokes deep empathy
104	rootKing Gnu		A powerful anthem of encouragement born from King Gnu’s adversity
105	reverse dreamKing Gnu		An emotional ballad as the theme song for the Jujutsu Kaisen movie
106	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs.'s soul song that affirms your true self
107	trace (of someone/something), semblance, vestige; a lingering image or memory of how someone/something used to beNovelbright		Novelbright’s heartbreak ballad song
108	Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa		ReoNa's emotional ballad song
109	LetterSHE’S		SHE’S’s “Letter” is a masterpiece piano ballad
110	If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER		A heartwarming song by SUPER BEAVER that portrays human relationships
111	The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER		SUPER BEAVER conveys the importance of tears
112	Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVER		SUPER BEAVER's unrequited love cheer song
113	Be yourselfSaucy Dog		A message song that sings about the importance of living true to yourself
114	Island SongTHE BOOM		A gemlike ballad depicting the Battle of Okinawa and peace
115	ContrastTOMOO		Expressing youthful romance with care through TOMOO’s piano piece
116	fateTani Yuuki		A self-cover of a song that portrays a fateful encounter
117	Decembermilet		A ballad in which milet sings of love and gratitude to her mother
118	I stillmilet		milet’s love ballad that serves as a movie theme song
119	realmiwa		A gentle guitar and a clear singing voice that seep into the heart
120	coarse sugaraimyon		A song by Aimyon that sings about heartache
121	Flower of loveaimyon		A song in which Aimyon likens love to a flower
122	Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo		Atarayo depicts a spring departure
123	Only onezarame		Zarame sings about her feelings for someone important to her
124	spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota		Tota-san’s “Tsumugu” is a masterpiece that depicts bonds and nature.
125	horsetailnishina		Theme Song of the Animal Trail Where Lilacs Bloom
126	Be happy, okay?matsumura kanau		A breakup song sung by Kanau Matsumura
127	Shall we break up?Miyuhan		A song that portrays the feelings of deciding to part ways
128	So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.		Lilia’s Heartbreak Ballad
129	Peerless BlossomAina ji Endo		Aina’s resolve for love and loss
130	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		A signature song that sublimates emotions wavering between nihilism and hope
131	humorKitanitatsuya		Words have the power to heal the heart forever.
132	Ikuriipuhaipe		CreepHyp’s Love Song
133	single bedSha ran Q		A ballad about lingering feelings for an ex-lover
134	Yours sincerelyrokudenashi		A heart-stirring song by good-for-nothings that accompanies the journey of self-discovery
135	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Hitoto Yo's classic ballad, a prayerful lyric that touches the heart
136	In a new cityImai Miki		A signature ballad by Miki Imai that gently portrays a turning point in life
137	Purplejoōbachi		A ballad with the Queen Bee’s gentle vocals and a grand melody
138	youUtada Hikaru		A love-expression song by Hikaru Utada. It’s also popular for use at weddings.
139	Liarieiri reo		Introduction to Leo Ieiri’s exquisite ballads
140	I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko		A ballad that sings of gratitude born from the experience of parting
141	NonfictionHirai Ken		A ballad song by Ken Hirai that depicts sorrow
142	AnswerIkuta Rira		Depicting the resolve to carve out my own future
143	New WorldMoriyama Naotaro		A ballad that expresses feelings for one’s parents
144	Like a white cloudsaruganseki		A famous song that expresses a traveler’s anxiety and anticipation as they gaze at the clouds
145	To youKotone		The new song “To You,” captivating with Kotone’s beautiful voice
146	Homeayaka		Ayaka’s “Home” is a powerful song suited for the morning.
147	Versailles – Versailles –ayaka		Ayaka’s theme song expresses feelings of love and freedom
148	tomorrowNoda Megumi		Drama theme song ballad cheer song
149	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		Cherishing memories and singing of hope for the future
150	Love and Be Loved (feat. Moeka Shiozuka [Hitsujibungaku])Ryu Matsuyama		A heartrending song that expresses the complexities of love
151	EndlessTOMOO		A ballad of youth and bittersweetness, the theme song for a drama
152	Let the flowers in your heart bloom.ikimonogakari		A hopeful ballad song by Ikimonogakari
153	For that dayKitahara Mirei		Introduction to Mirei Kitahara’s Heart-Touching Ballad Songs
154	I was looking at the moon.Yonezu Kenshi		Introduction to Kenshi Yonezu’s “I Was Watching the Moon”