Lyrics that hit home! PornoGraffitti’s warm and fleeting masterpieces and popular songs
Since their debut with “Apollo” in 1999, Porno Graffitti have continued to deliver a string of hit songs.
Beyond their catchy, easy-to-groove rhythms and melodies, their refined lyrics—which beautifully showcase the strengths of the Japanese language—are also captivating.
At their 20th anniversary live show, they even released Karu-Uta, a card game that lets you play with song lyrics.
We’ve carefully selected tracks that spotlight Porno Graffitti’s wonderful lyrics!
From popular hits to acclaimed deep cuts beloved by fans.
We hope you’ll find that one song that resonates with your many emotions—joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.
Lyrics that hit home! Porno Graffitti’s warm and fleeting masterpieces and popular songs (1–10)
GiftPorunogurafiti
It’s a message song that asks, “You might not be confident in yourself, but how about giving it a try without getting too pessimistic?” People say we worry about a lot of things we don’t need to.
Sometimes, just taking action can be the way to solve things, right? Hold this song close to your heart and try believing in yourself.
The Slope of KarmaPorunogurafiti
A song with a distinctive rhythm wrapped in the atmosphere of kayōkyoku.
Once you hear it, it won’t leave your head.
As the story unfolds in this track, if you listen closely, the ending will make you go, “Huh?” It’s a great song that really makes you think about questions like, “How should we live?”
Search the best wayPorunogurafiti
Suddenly, we have a song whose lyrics are rich in metaphor and quite difficult to interpret.
Even so, the underlying feelings come through clearly.
Over a long life, we will find ourselves troubled time and again, repeating cycles of anguish and regret as we ask, “Is this really okay?” This song is crafted to give you courage in those moments and gently push you forward.
Love you, love youPorunogurafiti
It has a jazz-tinged style and is sung in a soft, gentle atmosphere.
Thanks to vocalist Okano’s distinctly clear voice, it creates a charmingly jazzy feel.
It’s a song that conveys a woman’s love, even slipping in some affectionate bragging.
If you try to put a positive spin on the troublesome parts of your partner, you might see a different landscape emerge.
cactusPorunogurafiti
Porno Graffitti’s fifth single, “Saboten” (“Cactus”), repeatedly uses words like rain and water in its lyrics.
When you think about the meaning of the lyrics, they invite many possible interpretations, making it a song that showcases the depth of Porno Graffitti’s writing.
As you listen, try considering what the cactus and the rain represent within the song.
Push PlayPorunogurafiti
It’s bursting with energy! That’s the kind of song it is.
No matter which part of the lyrics you pick, they’re powerful and full of courage.
If you’re feeling a little tired, if something sad happened, or if you don’t know what to do, I really hope you’ll listen to it.
It will surely give you a push forward.
VSPorunogurafiti
It’s a song that begins quietly and beautifully.
But it’s not merely beautiful—it burns with a heat that keeps pushing you forward, as if urging you on.
True to its title, “VS,” it’s a song that reveals a battle—and the opponent in that battle is your former self, the boy you once were.
Framed by the contrast between the adult you and the boy of the past, this track is fiery, yet tinged with a certain sadness, finishing with a sense of nostalgia.
ROLLPorunogurafiti
A song that was also tied in with a commercial.
It opens with a gentle, subdued intro, but once the chorus hits, the feelings for her burst forth in a powerful vocal.
It’s a ballad, yet rich in variety, carrying emotions like frustration and longing for her.
The breadth of expression really showcases Porno’s seasoned craftsmanship.
SaudadePorunogurafiti
First of all, “saudade” is a Portuguese word that carries meanings such as melancholy, longing, and a poignant sense of yearning.
This song vividly portrays the emotions of a farewell scene.
It skillfully captures the final moment, making it easy to empathize with.
Alongside “Apollo” and “Music Hour,” it is one of Porno Graffitti’s signature songs.
I seriously tried thinking about happinessPorunogurafiti
A happy pop sound spills out right from the intro.
The melody line is bright too, so it’s a song that makes the listener feel happy.
Just like the tone of the music, the lyrics are cheerful, filled with very positive words.
It even makes you want to take a moment to think about your own happiness.