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The lyrics are the best. A masterpiece by ONE OK ROCK.

ONE OK ROCK is now a rock band that has leapt beyond Japan and gained popularity around the world.

They’ve been making big headlines, including performing theme songs for films! Of course, their appeal includes vocalist Taka’s overwhelmingly powerful voice and the band’s high-level musicianship, but many people likely became fans because of their compelling lyrics as well.

In this article, we’ll carefully select and introduce songs from their popular tracks that have especially wonderful lyrics.

Their songs contain a variety of messages—some that give us a strong push forward, others that portray heartbreaking breakups.

Many of their lyrics are in English, too, so be sure to read along with the words as you listen.

The lyrics are the best. ONE OK ROCK’s masterpieces (11–20)

Save YourselfONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – SAVE YOURSELF [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
Save YourselfONE OK ROCK

Released in June 2022, this track opens ONE OK ROCK’s album “Luxury Disease” and cranks up the energy with a powerful rock sound that feels like a return to their roots.

It portrays a relationship where deep love leads to mutual hurt, and the choice to walk away in order to save oneself.

That heart-wrenching sorrow and steadfast resolve are conveyed through Taka’s deeply expressive vocals.

Also featured in a Seiko Prospex commercial, this song is sure to inspire anyone struggling with relationships and seeking the courage to take a new step forward.

It’s a moving number that gives you the strength to value yourself.

RenegadesONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK: Renegades [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
RenegadesONE OK ROCK

It’s a grand piece written as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin: The Final.

Released by ONE OK ROCK in April 2021, it’s also included on the album Luxury Disease.

The track has been crafted as an anthem for “rebels” who refuse to settle for the status quo and choose to raise their voices.

The strong resolve that vocalist Taka infused—“staying the same is absolutely not an option”—comes through directly in his emotional delivery.

Co-written with Ed Sheeran, its weighty rock sound and gripping melodies are another key draw.

It’s a powerful rock tune that gives a firm push when you want to change something or stand by your own sense of justice.

One Way TicketNEW!ONE OK ROCK

A number that captures a powerful resolve: if it’s to see someone precious far away, a one-way ticket is enough.

Co-written by ONE OK ROCK and overseas songwriters, it boasts a polished pop-rock sound brimming with a Western vibe.

Included on the album Ambitions, released in January 2017, it’s a song that symbolizes the period when the band evolved toward a world-class production style.

Its soaring melody and expressive vocals will resonate even more deeply when heard in a snowy, silver-white landscape, adding a dramatic touch to your memories on the slopes.

Eye of the StormONE OK ROCK

This track is a quintessential example of ONE OK ROCK at their best, with a grand soundscape that captivates the listener.

It sings about the importance of pushing forward without giving up, even when you’re caught in the rough waves and raging storms of life.

The line “It’s darkest before dawn” will likely offer hope to anyone going through a tough time.

Taka’s emotional yet powerful vocals deliver a message of hope straight to the listener, as if finding light amid chaos.

Included on the album Eye of the Storm released in February 2019, the song garnered major attention, topping the Oricon Weekly Chart.

When you want to shut out the surrounding noise and reconsider the path you should take, this song will surely kindle a quiet courage in your heart.

Your Tears are MineONE OK ROCK

One Ok Rock – Your Tears Are Mine (Official Audio)
Your Tears are MineONE OK ROCK

With its grand chorus and dramatic sound, this is a breathtaking rock ballad that squeezes the heart.

The song portrays a deep, unconditional love that declares a loved one’s tears as one’s own and vows to bear all their sorrow.

Taka’s emotionally rich vocals carry that message straight into the listener’s heart.

Included on their tenth album, “Luxury Disease,” released in September 2022, this moving track shines particularly bright among the masterpieces that embody the band’s determination to take on the world.

It might be the perfect song to send in place of words when someone you care about is feeling down.

Tropical TherapyONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – Tropical Therapy [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
Tropical TherapyONE OK ROCK

This heartwarming song expresses the desire to heal one’s soul in a tropical paradise, rendered through ONE OK ROCK’s unique worldview.

Featured on the album “DETOX,” the track weaves together a longing to break free from daily stress with melodious soundscapes.

Marking the band’s 20th anniversary in February 2025, it showcases seasoned musicianship perfectly harmonized with deeply insightful lyrics.

“DETOX” is an ambitious album that includes the theme song for the TBS Sunday drama “Onkami-sensei,” capturing the band’s bold new challenges.

It’s a gentle song that offers quiet comfort to those seeking a temporary escape from work and life pressures, or hoping to lay down the burdens they carry in their hearts.

The lyrics are the best. ONE OK ROCK’s masterpieces (21–30)

Let’s take it somedayONE OK ROCK

[HD] ONE OK ROCK – Let’s take it someday “Life × You =” TOUR LIVE
Let's take it somedayONE OK ROCK

It’s a song that blends an energetic sound with a positive message.

Included on the album “Zankyō Reference,” released in October 2011, it has become a popular track that is frequently performed live.

Written and composed by ONE OK ROCK’s vocalist Taka, it sings about the importance of finding and resolutely protecting what is truly precious to you in a modern society where truth and falsehood intermingle.

With a will strong enough to light up the darkness, it urges listeners to set their sights ahead and live each day with a positive attitude.