[Must read] Songs with great lyrics. Moving songs you’ll want to listen to while reading the lyrics

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
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Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.

From among the many masterpieces Japan is proud of, we’ve carefully selected songs with outstanding lyrics to introduce to you.

We’ve gathered “once-heard-never-forgotten” message songs that speak straight to the heart, ranging from universally acclaimed classics to the latest hits.

If you’re looking to listen to music that will make you cry, move you, or lift your spirits—or songs that might even influence your life—these picks are perfect.

Please give them a listen.

I believe you’ll find songs that will stay by your side, encourage you, and become a source of emotional support when times are tough.

[Must Read] Songs with great lyrics. Moving songs you’ll want to listen to while reading the lyrics (51–60)

A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – A Bouquet for You

A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru

This song by Hikaru Utada, which was used as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Toto Nee-chan,” is charming for its very gentle and beautiful tone, isn’t it? As the title suggests, the lyrics are perfect for giving a bouquet—expressing gratitude or celebrating special moments.

However, there’s also a theory that Utada wrote this song for her late mother.

When you reread the lyrics with that in mind, they certainly can feel like words conveying gratitude and love at the time of parting.

Either way, it’s a masterpiece that conveys a tenderness filled to the brim with Utada’s love.

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Loser to the MoonShiina Ringo

Ringo Sheena – Demo Tapes 02 – 05. A Loser to the Moon

Loser to the MoonShiina Ringo

This is a track from the album “Shōso Strip.” Her songs have a distinctive worldview, and the lyrics of this one are uniquely striking as well.

I can relate to the part where she sings about her wishes for herself.

The other tracks on this album are excellent too, so be sure to give them a listen.

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Marigoldaimyon

Aimyon – Marigold [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Marigoldaimyon

Aimyon’s “Marigold” has an unforgettable, striking chorus.

It’s a song with a subtly nostalgic melody, drawn in by Aimyon’s calm voice.

Packed with words that feel like summer season terms, it’s a refreshing summer love song.

You can almost see marigold flowers swaying in the wind.

These are lyrics you’ll want to savor carefully on your own.

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Name of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKEN

The Name of the Flower (LIVE)

Name of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKEN

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.

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EnchantedSaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Enchanted” Music Video

EnchantedSaucy Dog

With its heartfelt message and deep sense of empathy, “Mahou ni Kakerarete” is a gentle, love-themed ballad from Saucy Dog.

Expressing gratitude and affection for a cherished person, the song’s calm melody and soft vocals soothe the listener’s heart.

Its delicate choice of words feels as if it’s standing beside the listener, and it will especially resonate with those in love.

Through music, it reminds us anew of the power of love that blossoms in everyone’s heart.

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