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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 (31–40)

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ONE OK ROCK “アンサイズニア” → “Anxiety” (commonly rendered as “An Sizunia/Ansanity,” but the official English title used by the band is “Anxiety”).
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This track starts with a laid-back chorus, and many people might find it familiar because of its catchy, memorable melody.

Both the lyrics and the music are crafted to hype you up to the max, making it a song that can boost your energy endlessly.

The shouted vocal delivery, combined with the lyrics, gives courage to the listener.

It’s definitely a song you’ll want to belt out at karaoke at the top of your lungs.

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Let’s take it somedayONE OK ROCK

The piece “Let’s take it someday,” included on the 2011 album Zankyō Reference.

While ONE OK ROCK often leans heavily into emo and hardcore elements, this track stands out for its catchy, quintessential J-rock melody.

Despite its fairly wide vocal range from mid1 D# to hi D#, the pitch movement is surprisingly gentle.

If you carefully adjust the key and decide whether to glide through the high phrases in falsetto or tackle them with mixed voice, it’s not an especially difficult song to sing.

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Tiny PiecesONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – Tiny Pieces [OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO]
Tiny PiecesONE OK ROCK

Speaking of ONE OK ROCK, they’re also known for having many songs with English lyrics.

English lyrics can often seem intimidating, but that’s not the case with “Tiny Pieces.” While the vocal range is fairly wide—from mid1F to hiD—the song features very few long sustained notes.

The high notes are also momentary, so the chance of going off-pitch after a high phrase is relatively low.

That said, shouts appear as a matter of course, and the vocal lines sometimes change more like ad-libs than standard melodic movements, so a certain amount of practice will still be necessary.

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Good GoodbyeONE OK ROCK

It’s a song interwoven with wistfulness and gratitude.

Included on the February 2015 album “35xxxv,” this track uses a simple arrangement to convey the complex emotions of a parting moment.

It opens with striking lyrics and then moves into a story where the farewell becomes inevitable.

Gratitude for the time spent together is woven throughout, and you can feel a resolve to take a new step forward with a positive outlook.

Among ONE OK ROCK’s ballads, it stands out as an especially emotionally rich piece cherished by many fans.

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In conclusion

From among ONE OK ROCK’s popular songs, I introduced a few whose lyrics I especially recommend.

In addition to Taka’s vocal ability and the band’s instrumental skill, their lyrics are one of their biggest appeals.

For the songs featured this time, be sure to listen while reading the lyrics! Many of their songs are in English, but there are plenty of websites that provide Japanese translations, so if any song catches your interest, definitely look it up.