BUMP OF CHICKEN is a popular band that has secured a firm place in Japan’s rock scene.
Their appeal stems from many elements—Motoo Fujiwara’s gentle, warm vocals and their approachable sound, among others—but above all, their lyrics are truly remarkable.
Their words have resonated with countless fans, offering comfort, encouragement, and strength; their songs are filled with so many compelling qualities.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of their tracks with particularly striking lyrics.
Enjoy!
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[Great Lyrics] BUMP OF CHICKEN’s heartwarming masterpieces (1–10)
strawberryBUMP OF CHICKEN

A song characterized by Motoo Fujiwara’s gentle, warm vocals and an approachable sound.
Released in July 2024, it was also used as the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Saionji-san wa Kaji o Shinai.” Its soothing tone warmly supports the characters as they confront the difficult questions of “family” and “happiness,” leaving a strong impression and delivering a message that resonates with viewers.
Listening to this track will likely help you rediscover the small joys of everyday life and the warmth of bonds with those you hold dear.
It’s also highly recommended to enjoy it together with family or friends!
SOUVENIRBUMP OF CHICKEN

A song that stays close to the listener’s heart and evokes deep emotions.
It delicately portrays farewells and reunions we encounter in everyday life, along with the feelings woven into them.
Encouraging us to look back on the paths of our lives and cherish precious memories as “souvenirs” in our hearts, this work was released as a single in April 2023 and was also used as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV Tokyo anime SPY×FAMILY.
It’s said the song was born through facing fans at live shows, and as you listen, you can feel the members’ warmth.
It’s a track you’ll want to hear when you find yourself at a crossroads in life or after parting with someone important.
The Day I Became a JewelBUMP OF CHICKEN

A BUMP OF CHICKEN song that gently wraps around the feelings of loss and loneliness that arise at life’s turning points.
It was released in February 2016 and drew attention after being featured in a Calpis Water commercial.
The lyrics are memorable for giving you the courage to move forward into the future, letting the bond with someone precious you’ve lost shine like a gemstone.
Born in the studio at 3 a.m., the track has a structure that feels cool yet quietly burning.
It’s a song I especially want those who have experienced parting with someone important, or who stand at a crossroads in life, to hear.
You’re sure to find something that resonates in your heart.
chance encounterBUMP OF CHICKEN

Among BUMP OF CHICKEN’s songs, this track is a hidden gem that’s extremely popular with fans.
Its catchy, fast-paced feel is the kind of sound that can lift your spirits just by listening.
Released digitally in April 2024 as the theme song for the film Onmyoji 0, it stands out with a grand sound that centers on the theme of a fateful encounter.
One of BUMP OF CHICKEN’s biggest draws is the lyrics written by vocalist-guitarist Motoo Fujiwara, and the lines in the latter half about the two people’s meeting are sure to move many listeners.
Whether you’re reminiscing about a reunion with a friend or feeling excited about a new connection, this song will stay close to your heart.
GravityBUMP OF CHICKEN

It’s a heartwarming song infused with the wish for someone to be happy again tomorrow.
Overflowing with feelings for the other person, the lyrics evoke the strength of bonds between people and have surely moved many listeners.
Released in September 2020, the track was chosen as the theme song for the film “Love Me, Love Me Not.” Debuting at No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, this work touched countless hearts and is the perfect song to listen to while thinking of a lover or someone dear.
It will surely stay close to your heart.
GuildBUMP OF CHICKEN

From the very beginning, this masterpiece delivers a striking message.
“What meaning is there in being human?”—lyrics that pose such a grand question pierce deeply into the heart.
If you listen when you’ve lost your way in life, it will surely remind you of what truly matters.
supernovaBUMP OF CHICKEN

A folky song by BUMP OF CHICKEN.
Motoo Fujiwara’s gentle vocals and the tender lyrics—like the kinds of thoughts you might have had as a child—are truly appealing.
It’s a wonderful number whose words slip effortlessly into your mind just by listening.
The humming sections are all the more moving precisely because they’re wordless.


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