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.
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The lyrics hit home! Porno Graffitti’s warm, fleeting masterpieces and fan favorites (11–20)
A Night for OnePorunogurafiti
A world overflowing with love songs, and a protagonist who mocks the real world.
They go on to bare their fangs at the future and all sorts of things with biting irony, yet they also acknowledge the weakness in their own heart.
This song portrays the pain of being caught in that in-between.
It’s a reality song that depicts the struggle between dissatisfaction and vulnerability—feelings anyone can have.
machine-gun talkPorunogurafiti
From the intro, it’s full-throttle rock that gets the fans hyped.
Feelings for a lover come pouring out in a torrent of machine-gun talk.
Is this what being head over heels is all about? The somewhat nostalgic rock sound pairs perfectly with vocalist Okano’s straightforward singing—simply put, it’s just plain cool.
ephemeralPorunogurafiti
This song features a uniquely distinctive melodic line that seems like it would be tough to sing at karaoke.
The lyrics are filled to the brim with beautiful expressions that make you think, “What a poet.” It portrays the feelings of unrequited love in Porno’s style, but it’s a song that takes those feelings in a positive light.
The fact that your favorite book was by KerouacPorunogurafiti
It’s a motivational song that gives a push to people who struggle to break out of their shells.
The familiar book-themed metaphors are quite amusing, aren’t they? Although it has a distinctive feel that makes the rhythm hard to catch, vocalist Okano sings it beautifully without difficulty, overwhelming listeners with his reliably powerful delivery.
Sheep ～song of teenage love soldier～Porunogurafiti
It’s a fun track where the pop, sparkling sound keeps going without a break from start to finish.
It sounds like a love song, yet it also feels like an anthem that gives us a push forward.
It blows away that frustrating feeling of not being able to take the first step—that endearing hesitation.
The rhythmic, buoyant sound is a real pleasure to listen to.
Moon KeeperPorunogurafiti
A bright, pop-rock sound carries on from the very beginning.
The scenes described in the lyrics are all beautiful, and the actions of the person who seems to be a lover are amusing, so I think the lyrics alone are enjoyable.
However, the harmony with guitarist Haruichi really enhances the cool, rock edge of the track, so be sure to give the song itself a proper listen, too.
Lyrics that hit home! PornoGraffitti’s warm yet fleeting masterpieces and popular songs (21–30)
palettePorunogurafiti
It’s a song about heartbreak, but instead of focusing on the pain and sorrow, it’s portrayed as if gently speaking to someone who’s hurting—a slightly mysterious piece.
It reminds you of something obvious that’s easy to forget in tough times: “Heartbreak is very painful and sad, but the world hasn’t changed at all, and nothing has been ruined.”
