[Songs with Great Lyrics] Masterpieces you’ll want to listen to while savoring the words that resonate with your heart

It’s love, right?wacci

wacci 'Koi Daro' Music Video

Wacci, a band that delivers heartwarming music that fits into everyday life, released “Koi Daro” in 2022.

It sings of honest feelings of love for someone special, with straightforward words that strike the heart.

The track blends beautiful piano tones with an interwoven band sound.

Even if various hardships lie ahead, the determination to overcome them and express love will leave you deeply moved.

With vocals that feel like a conversation—sung by Yohei Hashiguchi—it’s a ballad that portrays kindness and compassion.

Let this message inspire you to share your true feelings with the one you love.

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back number – “Happy End” Music Video

The 15th single by the band back number, formed in 2004.

Although the title is “Happy End,” when you listen to the song, some might think, “This isn’t a happy ending!” Still, the person who kept their feelings straight and unwavering may have realized that being true to their emotions until the very end has tremendous value in itself—even if those feelings could never be fulfilled…

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Aimyon – Harunohi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

When it comes to distilling the unadorned breaths and atmospheres of everyday life into words without embellishment, isn’t it fair to say no one surpasses her? The lyrics, which strike a perfect balance between vivid, scene-painting descriptions and unpretentious feelings for “you,” sketch a modest happiness between two people—something perhaps only she could capture.

Moreover, as it served as the theme song for the 2019 film Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~, it weaves in expressions that evoke the Nohara family, the main characters of Crayon Shin-chan, making it an ideal track for savoring her unfathomable expressive power.

useless machineHanbureddāzu

Hump Backers “Useless Machine” Music Video

This is a striking song featuring lyrics by guitarist-vocalist Akira Mutsumuro, who writes both words and music, that radiate a deep respect for interesting culture and entertainment.

Since the 2010s, across music, film, novels, and TV dramas, entertainment has been pushed to be clearer and simpler—but this track conveys the idea that simplicity alone doesn’t make something good.

It brims with love for what you might call “interesting” culture in English—things that are intriguing and stimulating—and a strong desire to cherish that, even if it feels old-fashioned.

It’s a refreshing number that celebrates that spirit.

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Ken Hirai “Nonfiction” MUSIC VIDEO (Short Ver.)

A heartfelt message song born from the experience of losing a close friend.

Ken Hirai’s powerful vocals portray the longing for a lost life and the wish to meet again, with a voice that stirs the soul.

Since its release in June 2017, this medium-tempo ballad has resonated with many.

Created as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Little Giant,” its delicate, acoustic guitar–based arrangement harmonizes beautifully with the drama’s worldview.

The lyrics probe deeply into the meaning of life and gently embrace life’s struggles and setbacks, woven with warm words that stay close to the heart.

This work will light a quiet beacon in the hearts of those standing at life’s crossroads or holding feelings for someone dear.

Because I like you.Yuika

Because I love you. / “Yuika” [MV]

“Suki Dakara” by Yuika, which resonated deeply with young people and became a hot topic on social media.

The song is filled with lines that capture both the ache and the hope of unrequited love, moving the hearts of its listeners.

Its simple yet poignant melody, paired with Yuika’s warm, comforting vocals, feels as if it’s right there by your side.

It’s the kind of song you can’t help but get hooked on after just one listen, making it a must-recommend track for anyone swayed by love.

Name of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKEN

The Name of the Flower (LIVE)

The rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN’s 2007 release “Hana no Na” was used as the theme song for the film Always: Sunset on Third Street 2 and became a hit.

Its guitar arpeggios and lyrics that portray deep emotions offer a moving experience.

A hallmark of the song is how it depicts the invisible bonds between people and the specialness of a chosen love through the motif of a “flower.” Listening to it may bring back memories of someone important you had forgotten.