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

rainbowSuda Masaki

Masaki Suda 'Niji' (Rainbow)

Niji (Rainbow), sung by Masaki Suda, is also the theme song for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon 2.

Its lyrics fit perfectly with the story of Nobita and Shizuka—Japan’s beloved couple—getting married, and it’s a gentle love ballad that will surely continue to be cherished by both children and adults.

The entire song is woven with soft, tender words, making it a track you could even use for a proposal.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while reading through each and every lyric.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

utatane

Report a problem

globeYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Spinning Globe

Kenshi Yonezu is a singer-songwriter whose presence has been so immense in the scene that he’s indispensable when talking about J-POP since 2010.

His 14th single, “Spinning Globe,” was written as the theme song for Studio Ghibli’s film “The Boy and the Heron.” The lyrics evoke images of the landscapes that unfold between the beginning and end of life, linking with both the film’s story and the song’s title, drawing listeners deeper into its world.

It’s a beautiful yet overwhelming number, with a sweeping arrangement that stirs the heart.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Hoshino Takashi

Report a problem

KBUMP OF CHICKEN

[High Quality Audio] BUMP OF CHICKEN “K”

It’s a set of winter-themed lyrics about a black cat who has been hated by people and lived in loneliness, but for the first time feels someone’s kindness and risks its life for another.

There are more than a few of us humans who carry the same kind of loneliness as this black cat, the protagonist.

Even for people like that, having even one person who stands by them—someone who stays close—might allow them to start moving forward again when they feel that kindness; perhaps this holy knight teaches us that.

No matter how much you’re despised, this song conveys the meaning of touching courage and kindness—the kind that lets you try a little harder for the ones you love.

Long DreamYU-KI

YUKI "Long Dream"

YUKI, who once made her mark as the vocalist of JUDY AND MARY and later began working as a solo singer.

Her distinctive voice is captivating, and she’s released many songs with catchy, easy-to-listen-to melodies that really stick with you! The fairy-tale-like intro that evokes a storybook world is especially cute, isn’t it? In contrast to the cheerful mood of the song, the lyrics carry a certain sense of poignancy.

As it turns out, this song is said to be dedicated to YUKI’s son, who sadly departed for heaven at a very young age.

The lyrics aren’t expressed in a straightforward way, so interpretations may vary, but within the sadness you can also read a hopeful message to her son—and to those of us left behind.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Hane Keisuke

Report a problem

secret base ~What You Gave Me~ (10 years after Ver.)Honma Meiko (Kayano Ai) Anjou Naruko (Toumatsu Haruka) Tsurumi Chiriko (Hayami Saori)

We Still Don't Know the Name of the Flower We Saw That Day. ED [secret base ~What You Gave Me~ (10 years after Ver.)]

ZONE’s classic song “Secret Base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~” once served as the theme for the drama Kids War 3 and became a major topic of conversation.

Ten years after ZONE released the original, a version sung by the anime’s voice cast was chosen as the ending theme for Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day.

The lyrics depict a farewell at summer’s end.

The poignant words set to a gentle, ballad-like melody beautifully complemented the stories of both the drama and the anime.

The nostalgic lyrics are woven from lovely phrases that resonate deeply with the heart.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Hane Keisuke

Report a problem