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[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
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1eastAbout meMrs. GREEN APPLE
About meMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Introduction to Mrs. GREEN APPLE's rock ballad songs
2eastthreadNakajima Miyuki
threadNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Nakajima’s “Ito” is a beloved classic that’s popular at weddings.
3eastI miss youRADWIMPS
I miss youRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A ballad like a prayer by RADWIMPS
4eastA Naked Heartaimyon
A Naked Heartaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon’s love song “Naked Heart”
5eastWelcome back.Tani Yuuki
Welcome back.Tani Yuukiplay_arrow
Tani Yuuki long-distance love ballad
6eastLove SongUru
Love SongUruplay_arrow
A romantic ballad featuring Uru’s gentle singing voice
7north_eastrainbowSuda Masaki
rainbowSuda Masakiplay_arrow
Masaki Suda’s “Niji,” a song depicting the bond with family
8south_eastThis very dayUru
This very dayUruplay_arrow
A ballad theme song for a film depicting graduation and new departures
9easthorizonback number
horizonback numberplay_arrow
An encouraging song by back number
10eastto UBank Band
to UBank Bandplay_arrow
A ballad that contemplates the meaning of love
11eastGood night, God.Kamiyama Yagi
Good night, God.Kamiyama Yagiplay_arrow
A soothing ballad that portrays a sense of loss and self-awareness
12eastfor a very, very long timeFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE
for a very, very long timeFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBEplay_arrow
A pure love ballad with a movie theme
13eastbelovedRyokushokushakai
belovedRyokushokushakaiplay_arrow
A ballad imbued with the will to protect a loved one
14north_eastMelodyTamaki Kōji
MelodyTamaki Kōjiplay_arrow
Introduction to Koji Tamaki’s Iconic Melody
15north_eastIf you call it loveUru
If you call it loveUruplay_arrow
A heartwarming ballad that portrays Uru's love and bonds
16north_eastleft-right confusionYorushika
left-right confusionYorushikaplay_arrow
Yorushika’s poignant love ballad
17north_east1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism
1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Expressing love through the relationship between a film director and an actress
18south_eastSnow, Moon, and Flowersyangusukinii
Snow, Moon, and Flowersyangusukiniiplay_arrow
A ballad that depicts a love rekindled by a scent
19eastPIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki
PIECE OF MY WISHImai Mikiplay_arrow
Miki Imai’s warm singing voice touches the heart
20eastMelting into the sunsetKamishiraishi Mone
Melting into the sunsetKamishiraishi Moneplay_arrow
A hopeful ballad song by Mone Kamishiraishi
21eastBallad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi
Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshiplay_arrow
Introduction to Saito Kazuyoshi’s Famous Ballads
22eastoneselfTani Yuuki
oneselfTani Yuukiplay_arrow
A courage-giving ballad by Tani Yuuki
23eastleap day personRADWIMPS
leap day personRADWIMPSplay_arrow
The moving theme song of the film “The Last 10 Years”
24eastStand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai
Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Daiplay_arrow
A ballad depicting a fateful encounter
25eastSlow BalladRC sakuseshon
Slow BalladRC sakuseshonplay_arrow
The RC Succession classic “Slow Ballad”
26eastSayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOG
Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOGplay_arrow
Sayonara COLOR is a gentle ballad that tenderly supports farewells.
27eastyour songShimizu Shota
your songShimizu Shotaplay_arrow
Shota Shimizu’s heartwarming ballad of love and gratitude
28eastAldebaranAI
AldebaranAIplay_arrow
Songs released by AI in 2021
29eastIn the midst of the trivialHoshino Gen
In the midst of the trivialHoshino Genplay_arrow
Depicting everyday happiness in a ballad by Gen Hoshino
30eastdew; (also) Russia (abbr., old usage); exposure/revelation; bare/naked; dewdrop; transient/ephemeralSiip
dew; (also) Russia (abbr., old usage); exposure/revelation; bare/naked; dewdrop; transient/ephemeralSiipplay_arrow
Siip's genreless new song resonates with the heart.
31eastwalnutMr.Children
walnutMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Mr.Children “Kurumi” Parting and Hope
32eastStars are falling.Senchimirimentaru
Stars are falling.Senchimirimentaruplay_arrow
A piano ballad depicting a farewell to lingering attachments
33eastA trace of lightKinKi Kids
A trace of lightKinKi Kidsplay_arrow
Maaya Sakamoto’s introspective ballad, a song of hope
34eastlanguage of flowersNeil
language of flowersNeilplay_arrow
A heartwarming piece of music that celebrates friendship
35eastIf you call it loveUru
If you call it loveUruplay_arrow
A song of family love that overcomes hardship
36eastDreamerJO1
DreamerJO1play_arrow
A cheering anthem by JO1. A ballad that gives courage and hope to those who chase their dreams.
37eastJoined handsMINAMI
Joined handsMINAMIplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that sings of the courage to move forward
38eastSounds of LoveOno Daisuke
Sounds of LoveOno Daisukeplay_arrow
A heartwarming ballad by voice actor Daisuke Ono
39eastfuture paintingFukuyama Masaharu
future paintingFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
A warm ballad filled with hopes for the future
40eastbento (boxed lunch)Hanbaato Hanbaato
bento (boxed lunch)Hanbaato Hanbaatoplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that conveys the importance of everyday life
41eastnext toMarushii
next toMarushiiplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that finds happiness in the everyday moments of love
42eastBy your sideMirei Touyama
By your side Mirei Toyamaplay_arrow
A heartwarming song filled with gratitude for someone special
43eastGlideMyuk
GlideMyukplay_arrow
A song of hope to overcome everyday anxieties
44eastglobeYonezu Kenshi
globeYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s moving theme song portrays the journey of life.
45eastOrangeSMAP
OrangeSMAPplay_arrow
A classic SMAP song: a beautiful ballad that colors parting with gratitude.
46eastheart notesSuzuki Airi
heart notesSuzuki Airiplay_arrow
Airi Suzuki’s wistful youth ballad portrays human relationships.
47eastA New StorySuzuki Emiko
A New StorySuzuki Emikoplay_arrow
A song that depicts a love story hidden in everyday life
48eastLove is litrokudenashi
Love is litrokudenashiplay_arrow
Calm your mind with Mr. Carrot’s soothing song
49eastcrepuscular raysChevon
crepuscular raysChevonplay_arrow
Chevon, a hopeful ballad that shines light into the darkness of the heart
50eastroomshaitoopu
roomshaitoopuplay_arrow
A soul-stirring rock ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak
51eastSoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A moving ballad that sings of the sanctity of life and of hope
52eastChristmas songback number
Christmas songback numberplay_arrow
Back Number's representative winter song, 'Christmas Song'
53eastPasswordAina ji Endo
PasswordAina ji Endoplay_arrow
Ending theme song of the anime “The Apothecary Diaries”
54eastI want to hug you.Mr.Children
I want to hug you.Mr.Childrenplay_arrow
A gem-like love ballad by Mr.Children
55eastDon’t disappear.Aina ji Endo
Don't disappear.Aina ji Endoplay_arrow
A heartfelt longing for someone precious I don’t want to lose
56eastfuture visionMarushii
future visionMarushiiplay_arrow
A happy future with someone irreplaceable
57eastNight journeyYorushika
Night journeyYorushikaplay_arrow
A song that nestles close to memories on a quiet night
58eastBelieveChe’Nelle
BelieveChe'Nelleplay_arrow
A moving ballad filled with love and hope
59eastTears of Mulan ~acoustic~Stardust Revue
Tears of Mulan ~acoustic~Stardust Revueplay_arrow
Mulan’s Tears (Acoustic Version) by Stardust Revue
60eastguidelinesUru
guidelinesUruplay_arrow
Uru’s new song Kokoroe is a cheer song that likens the drama’s protagonist to the sea and sunlight.
61eastFinale.eill
Finale.eillplay_arrow
A moving ballad as a movie theme song
62eastDays of JewelsAina ji Endo
Days of JewelsAina ji Endoplay_arrow
Aina’s jewel-filled days have become a hot topic.
63eastI won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki
I won't fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
A ballad depicting the pain of heartbreak and the glimmer of hope
64eastThe Beginningayaka
The Beginningayakaplay_arrow
A ballad that sings of Ayaka’s reunion
65eastUntitled TodayHirai Dai
Untitled TodayHirai Daiplay_arrow
A moving song that celebrates the small joys of everyday life
66eastCry On Your SmileKubota Toshinobu
Cry On Your SmileKubota Toshinobuplay_arrow
A bittersweet love for someone setting off on a journey toward their dreams
67eastLast LoveKato Miria
Last LoveKato Miriaplay_arrow
A masterpiece that expresses the pain of heartbreak with a transparent voice
68eastLove is…Kato Miria
Love is...Kato Miriaplay_arrow
An inspiring classic that vows eternal love
69eastLove Sky and the Sound of RainAAA
Love Sky and the Sound of RainAAAplay_arrow
An autumnal melancholy love song that expresses a heart aching with unrequited love.
70eastheartbeatFukuyama Masaharu
heartbeatFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
A heart swayed by an unexpected love and the singing voice of Masaharu Fukuyama
71eastGray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi
Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A youth song by Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda
72eastShige-chanSabasusutā
Shige-chanSabasusutāplay_arrow
Sabashi-ster’s gemlike ballad singing about love for stuffed animals
73eastballadKetsumeishi
balladKetsumeishiplay_arrow
A love ballad by Ketsumeishi, a masterpiece that brings tears
74eastmilk teaShimizu Shota
milk teaShimizu Shotaplay_arrow
Shota Shimizu’s heartwarming songs to listen to on long autumn nights
75eastHeart KnotYuuma
Heart KnotYuumaplay_arrow
A warm ballad of gratitude celebrating a new beginning in life.
76eastSakuraMyuk
SakuraMyukplay_arrow
Myuk’s new song, a bittersweet love ballad symbolized by cherry blossoms
77eastmonologueOmoinotake
monologueOmoinotakeplay_arrow
A new song that expresses parting and a sense of loss with an oriental sound
78eastSong of the DawnMiyamoto Hiroji
Song of the DawnMiyamoto Hirojiplay_arrow
A ballad by Hiroji Miyamoto that resonates with the heart
79eastThe Little Bird That Forgot How to FlyMISIA
The Little Bird That Forgot How to FlyMISIAplay_arrow
The figure of a wounded bird, inner weakness
80eastPhoenixNakajima Mika
PhoenixNakajima Mikaplay_arrow
Mika Nakashima’s grand song of love and rebirth
81eastA world without goodbyesŌhashi Torio
A world without goodbyesŌhashi Torioplay_arrow
A song by Ohashi Trio that embraces farewell
82eastcanaryYonezu Kenshi
canaryYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A ballad that layers bewilderment and hope onto the birds’ song
83eastAs if standing on iceKomatsu Miho
As if standing on iceKomatsu Mihoplay_arrow
A song of courage treading on thin ice, close to the heart
84eastFlower of the sanshinBEGIN
Flower of the sanshinBEGINplay_arrow
The sound of the sanshin and thoughts of my hometown resonate in my heart.
85eastALONEB’z
ALONEB'zplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song at dusk that heals loneliness.
86eastOCEANB’z
OCEANB'zplay_arrow
A moving ballad that sings of a resolve for love
87eastVelvet Poemback number
Velvet Poemback numberplay_arrow
An emotional song by back number used as a movie theme
88eastLife is BeautifulHirai Dai
Life is BeautifulHirai Daiplay_arrow
Conveying the beauty of life through a pleasant tone
89eastsparkleSana
sparkleSanaplay_arrow
Sana’s new song depicts delicate emotions.
90eastAn unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro
An unfinished love song I've been working on foreverHata Motohiroplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that depicts the deep love of a married couple
91eastmore than anyoneBE:FIRST
more than anyoneBE:FIRSTplay_arrow
A ballad depicting the struggles of a man tormented at heart by BE:FIRST
92eastKaraBank Band
KaraBank Bandplay_arrow
Socially-contributive musical works by Bank Band
93eastPrecious LoveEXILE ATSUSHI
Precious LoveEXILE ATSUSHIplay_arrow
A wedding song by EXILE ATSUSHI themed around love
94eastAs a personSUPER BEAVER
As a personSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A ballad that sings of life's weaknesses and strengths
95eastI want to see you.yuzu
I want to see you.yuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu releases a ballad dedicated to expressing gratitude to his father
96eastHide-and-seekYuuri
Hide-and-seekYuuriplay_arrow
Yuri's debut song that depicts the pain of heartbreak
97eastClose your eyesHirai Ken
Close your eyesHirai Kenplay_arrow
A ballad about longing for a lost lover
98eastWhy did I end up falling in love with you?Tōhōshinki
Why did I end up falling in love with you?Tōhōshinkiplay_arrow
A ballad that portrays the poignancy of heartbreak and love
99eastWhite LoversKuwata Keisuke
White LoversKuwata Keisukeplay_arrow
A heartwarming ballad that turns the bittersweet love of winter into a blessing
100eastMetronomeYonezu Kenshi
MetronomeYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s love ballad, feelings passing each other by
101eastElfAdo
ElfAdoplay_arrow
A ballad depicting an elf’s loneliness and inner conflict
102eastElegyBONNIE PINK
ElegyBONNIE PINKplay_arrow
BONNIE PINK’s ballad of hope and prayer
103eastGuildBUMP OF CHICKEN
GuildBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A masterpiece that questions the meaning of life and evokes deep empathy
104eastrootKing Gnu
rootKing Gnuplay_arrow
A powerful anthem of encouragement born from King Gnu’s adversity
105eastreverse dreamKing Gnu
reverse dreamKing Gnuplay_arrow
An emotional ballad as the theme song for the Jujutsu Kaisen movie
106eastDarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs.'s soul song that affirms your true self
107easttrace (of someone/something), semblance, vestige; a lingering image or memory of how someone/something used to beNovelbright
trace (of someone/something), semblance, vestige; a lingering image or memory of how someone/something used to beNovelbrightplay_arrow
Novelbright’s heartbreak ballad song
108eastJust being alive is admirable.ReoNa
Just being alive is admirable.ReoNaplay_arrow
ReoNa's emotional ballad song
109eastLetterSHE’S
LetterSHE’Splay_arrow
SHE’S’s “Letter” is a masterpiece piano ballad
110eastIf I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER
If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A heartwarming song by SUPER BEAVER that portrays human relationships
111eastThe True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER
The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
SUPER BEAVER conveys the importance of tears
112eastUnrequited loveSUPER BEAVER
Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
SUPER BEAVER's unrequited love cheer song
113eastBe yourselfSaucy Dog
Be yourselfSaucy Dogplay_arrow
A message song that sings about the importance of living true to yourself
114eastIsland SongTHE BOOM
Island SongTHE BOOMplay_arrow
A gemlike ballad depicting the Battle of Okinawa and peace
115eastContrastTOMOO
ContrastTOMOOplay_arrow
Expressing youthful romance with care through TOMOO’s piano piece
116eastfateTani Yuuki
fateTani Yuukiplay_arrow
A self-cover of a song that portrays a fateful encounter
117eastDecembermilet
Decembermiletplay_arrow
A ballad in which milet sings of love and gratitude to her mother
118eastI stillmilet
I stillmiletplay_arrow
milet’s love ballad that serves as a movie theme song
119eastrealmiwa
realmiwaplay_arrow
A gentle guitar and a clear singing voice that seep into the heart
120eastcoarse sugaraimyon
coarse sugaraimyonplay_arrow
A song by Aimyon that sings about heartache
121eastFlower of loveaimyon
Flower of loveaimyonplay_arrow
A song in which Aimyon likens love to a flower
122eastMelancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo
Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayoplay_arrow
Atarayo depicts a spring departure
123eastOnly onezarame
Only onezarameplay_arrow
Zarame sings about her feelings for someone important to her
124eastspin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota
spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)totaplay_arrow
Tota-san’s “Tsumugu” is a masterpiece that depicts bonds and nature.
125easthorsetailnishina
horsetailnishinaplay_arrow
Theme Song of the Animal Trail Where Lilacs Bloom
126eastBe happy, okay?matsumura kanau
Be happy, okay?matsumura kanauplay_arrow
A breakup song sung by Kanau Matsumura
127eastShall we break up?Miyuhan
Shall we break up?Miyuhanplay_arrow
A song that portrays the feelings of deciding to part ways
128eastSo it wasn’t me, huh.riria.
So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.play_arrow
Lilia’s Heartbreak Ballad
129eastPeerless BlossomAina ji Endo
Peerless BlossomAina ji Endoplay_arrow
Aina’s resolve for love and loss
130eastLike tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi
Like tonight's moonElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A signature song that sublimates emotions wavering between nihilism and hope
131easthumorKitanitatsuya
humorKitanitatsuyaplay_arrow
Words have the power to heal the heart forever.
132eastIkuriipuhaipe
Ikuriipuhaipeplay_arrow
CreepHyp’s Love Song
133eastsingle bedSha ran Q
single bedSha ran Qplay_arrow
A ballad about lingering feelings for an ex-lover
134eastYours sincerelyrokudenashi
Yours sincerelyrokudenashiplay_arrow
A heart-stirring song by good-for-nothings that accompanies the journey of self-discovery
135eastdogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yoplay_arrow
Hitoto Yo's classic ballad, a prayerful lyric that touches the heart
136eastIn a new cityImai Miki
In a new cityImai Mikiplay_arrow
A signature ballad by Miki Imai that gently portrays a turning point in life
137eastPurplejoōbachi
Purplejoōbachiplay_arrow
A ballad with the Queen Bee’s gentle vocals and a grand melody
138eastyouUtada Hikaru
youUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
A love-expression song by Hikaru Utada. It’s also popular for use at weddings.
139eastLiarieiri reo
Liarieiri reoplay_arrow
Introduction to Leo Ieiri’s exquisite ballads
140eastI’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko
I'm glad I met you.Koizumi Kyokoplay_arrow
A ballad that sings of gratitude born from the experience of parting
141eastNonfictionHirai Ken
NonfictionHirai Kenplay_arrow
A ballad song by Ken Hirai that depicts sorrow
142eastAnswerIkuta Rira
AnswerIkuta Riraplay_arrow
Depicting the resolve to carve out my own future
143eastNew WorldMoriyama Naotaro
New WorldMoriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
A ballad that expresses feelings for one’s parents
144eastLike a white cloudsaruganseki
Like a white cloudsarugansekiplay_arrow
A famous song that expresses a traveler’s anxiety and anticipation as they gaze at the clouds
145eastTo youKotone
To youKotoneplay_arrow
The new song “To You,” captivating with Kotone’s beautiful voice
146eastHomeayaka
Homeayakaplay_arrow
Ayaka’s “Home” is a powerful song suited for the morning.
147eastVersailles – Versailles –ayaka
Versailles - Versailles - ayakaplay_arrow
Ayaka’s theme song expresses feelings of love and freedom
148easttomorrowNoda Megumi
tomorrowNoda Megumiplay_arrow
Drama theme song ballad cheer song
149eastroad; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILEplay_arrow
Cherishing memories and singing of hope for the future
150eastLove and Be Loved (feat. Moeka Shiozuka [Hitsujibungaku])Ryu Matsuyama
Love and Be Loved (feat. Moeka Shiozuka [Hitsujibungaku])Ryu Matsuyamaplay_arrow
A heartrending song that expresses the complexities of love
151eastEndlessTOMOO
EndlessTOMOOplay_arrow
A ballad of youth and bittersweetness, the theme song for a drama
152eastLet the flowers in your heart bloom.ikimonogakari
Let the flowers in your heart bloom.ikimonogakariplay_arrow
A hopeful ballad song by Ikimonogakari
153eastFor that dayKitahara Mirei
For that dayKitahara Mireiplay_arrow
Introduction to Mirei Kitahara’s Heart-Touching Ballad Songs
154eastI was looking at the moon.Yonezu Kenshi
I was looking at the moon.Yonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Introduction to Kenshi Yonezu’s “I Was Watching the Moon”