Songs with great lyrics: soothing tracks that linger in the heart and moving ballads

Life is wonderfulRickie-G

Life is wonderful

Set to a soothing reggae rhythm, this song celebrates the joys of everyday life and the wonder of living.

Rickie-G’s warm vocals gently embrace meetings and farewells along the journey, as well as the preciousness of days spent with a loved one.

Featured on the November 2006 album “Life is wonderful,” the track is also known for its tie-in with Fuji TV’s “Terrace House.” Its unique sound, blending acoustic elements with a soulful melody, is perfect for long trips or when you’re on your way to a new place.

It’s a song that gently gives you a push when you’re at a turning point in life or about to take a new step forward.

If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER "If I Had Lived Alone" MV

A gem of a medium-tempo ballad that vividly portrays the joy and frustration we feel through our connections with others.

Included on SUPER BEAVER’s single “Highlight/Hitoride Ikiteita Naraba,” released in June 2020, this track was chosen as the theme song for the film Water Ribbon, starring Ayami Nakajo.

With delicate instrumentation and an emotive vocal performance, the melody gently sings of the importance of bonds with others and mutual support.

It’s a song that stays close to your heart when you want to reflect on what it means to live true to yourself and to find the courage to overcome setbacks.

I love youSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER 'I Love You' Music Video

This is a gem of a song that passionately conveys the importance of honestly expressing love and gratitude.

It’s a track from the album “I Love You,” released in February 2021, and it helped mark their first full-length album after re-signing with a major label.

Also included on the same album, “Toppakou” was used as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP, and “Jidai” was featured in a corporate commercial for NTT West.

With its straightforward lyrics and SUPER BEAVER’s signature powerful sound, this song underscores the preciousness of human connections and the importance of caring for others.

A staple that always energizes their live shows, it’s an essential track when talking about the band.

Give it a listen when you want to express your feelings to someone important in your daily life, or when you want to release emotions you’ve been holding inside.

I’m just living for happiness.SUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “We’re just living for happiness” MV (TV Asahi series ‘MARS: Zero no Kakumei’ theme song)

This is a powerful song that portrays the pursuit of happiness while confronting human loneliness and inner conflict.

It is included on SUPER BEAVER’s album “Ongaku,” released in February 2024, and was written as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “MARS: The Revolution of Zero.” Within its emotional rock sound, it conveys the importance of living true to oneself and the hope that arises from our relationships with others.

This work gives you the courage to move forward while accepting painful experiences and sorrow as part of who you are.

It’s a song to listen to when you want to face the feelings in your heart with sincerity, or when you’re ready to take a new step forward.

The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “The True Form of Tears” MV (Theme song for NHK Night Drama ‘Vanilla na Mainichi’)

It’s a soul-stirring song that gently embraces the loneliness and struggles everyone carries in their hearts.

It delivers a heartwarming message about the importance of accepting the invisible, deep-seated emotions within us just as they are.

Created by SUPER BEAVER in January 2025, the piece was written as the theme song for NHK General’s late-night drama “Vanilla na Mainichi,” further enriching the show’s world.

Airing from the same January, the drama features the track as a key song that closely reflects the protagonist’s feelings, including a scene where a main character sings it.

Whether you’re standing at a crossroads in life, trying to confront yourself, or hoping to understand someone else’s feelings, this is a song that will surely resonate with your heart.

Because you are hereUru

[Official] Uru “Because You Are Here” — Theme Song for TBS Sunday Theater ‘Ship of Theseus’

A gem of a ballad that sings of deep love and gratitude for someone precious.

Released in February 2020 as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Ship of Theseus,” it is also included on the album “Orion Blue.” Though clumsy and unable to put feelings into words perfectly, it conveys a heartfelt message that must be expressed, along with gratitude for the person who stays by your side unchanged even in difficult times.

The powerful yet clear vocals brim with warmth, as if gently nestling close to the listener’s heart.

It’s a song you’ll want to send to someone dear who feels lonely due to illness or anxiety, together with the message: “I’m always thinking of you.”

miracleUru

[Official] Uru “Kiseki” YouTube ver. Theme song for TBS Friday drama “Kounodori”

A song of gratitude and blessing for new life, woven by Uru’s warm voice.

Released in November 2017 as the theme song for the second season of the drama “Kounodori.” Its lyrics gently sing of the preciousness of life and the bond between parent and child, and its piano-centered, tender melody resonates in the heart.

It’s perfect not only for those experiencing the joy of childbirth or parenting, but also for times when you want to express gratitude to someone dear.

As you listen to this piece, why not picture the loved ones around you? It’s sure to warm your heart.